Chapter 6 Test

Question 1

When Jesus says it’s easier for a camel to go into the eye of a needle that a rich man to enter the kingdom of God, what does this mean- what does it refer to?

Answer 1

It means that it is impossible.
There’s a myth about the camel going through the tiny gate wall. No historical evidence found for this…
Matthew 19:23-24

Question 2

What are the 5 dangers that one must be careful of when studying background info

Answer 2

1. Inaccurate background info
2. Elevating the background above the meaning of the text
3. Elevating the background above the meaning of the text
4. The greatest danger, however, is assuming that you do not need to know any background info

Question 3

What elements must be examined to effectively study historical/ cultural background?

Answer 3

Writer, audience, history, culture, geography, customs…

Question 4

Who was neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, Lived around 760 BC, was a farmer and shepherd?

Answer 4

Amos

Question 5

Provide info about the Bible and the world of the Bible. Usually provides a brief intro of each book of the Bible and a short, brief commentary on the entire Biblical text. Good place to start

Answer 5

Bible Handbooks

Question 6

Provide detailed background info on each book of the Bible (author, date, recipients, situation, purpose, etc.) as well as a good overview of the book’s content

Answer 6

Old and New Testament Intro and Survey

Question 7

Your best source for detail historical m-cultural info on specific passages. Good\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ will also provide good intros and outlines. Always try to find out the author's Biblical worldview. 
John MacArthur 
Warren Wiersbe 
William Barclay
F.F.Bruce 
D.A. CARSON
Andreas J. Kostenberger
John F Walvoord

Answer 7

Commentaries

Question 8

A great place to find detailed info about a particular topic that is mentioned in your passage- people, places, things, rites, etc.

Answer 8

Bible dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Question 9

These type of books will provide some of the best insights into the life and culture of Old and New Testament life. You will fin chapters covering biblical cities, social life, legal matters, religious practices, warfare, economic realities, and dozens of other topics. Much like Bible dictionaries, but even more focused.

Answer 9

Special Studies in Ancient life and Culture

Question 10

All_____ was ____ ______to other people before it became _____ _____ to us.

Answer 10

Scripture
God’s word
God’s word

Question 11

God’s word is ____ _____

Answer 11

Eternally relevant (know what this means also)