Evangelism Exam 3 - Liberty Hall Bible School Flashcards
Exam 3 on Homiletics for the Evangelism Class
- Name 4 ways to study the Bible?
1a. The Bible can be studied Independently, Continuously, Meditatively, and Prayerfully.
(“Personal Work” Lesson Sheet, Any 4 of the 11 listed. ‘Prayerfully’ must be included.)
- Why should the Bible be studied prayerfully?
2a. The Bible should be studied prayerfully because any book is best understood when you talk with the author. II Peter 1:21, I Corinthians 2:13-14
(“Personal Work” Lesson Sheet, #4, Scripture Must be included.)
- Give 4 reasons why we should study the Bible?
3a. We should study the Bible because it is the source of life (I Peter 1:23), it is the source of strength (I John 2:14), it is the source of wisdom (Psalm 19:7), and it is the source of fruit (John 15:4-5).
(“Personal Work” Lesson Sheet, #11, Scripture Must be included.)
- Fill in the following blank spaces in regards to neglecting the work of God.
4a. “You cannot afford to neglect the work of God. It is your supreme authority. In it, you will find your Lord, the will of God, and the ability to do that will.”
(“Personal Work” Lesson Sheet, Note at Bottom.)
- What is Homiletics?
5a. Homiletics is the art and science of preparing and delivering sermons.
(“Lesson I: Introductory Homiletics” Lesson Sheet; 1a)
- Of what does the preparation of the gospel ministry consist?
6a. The preparation of the Gospel ministry consists in the molding of a true personality.
(“Lesson I: Introductory Homiletics” Lesson Sheet; 2a)
- What 3 things may be said about the preacher’s personality?
7a. The preacher should be a good man, full of the Holy Ghost and faith, he should possess the constituent elements of preaching (ie., truth and personality), he should show piety and purity of life, and he should be consistent in his obligations, promises, and appointments, or make honest apologies.
(“Lesson I: Introductory Homiletics” Lesson Sheet; 2b,c,d,e)
- What are the 3 general principles governing the choice of the text?
8a. The 3 principles are (1) A careful consideration of the needs of the people, (2) A consideration of the cycle of truth preached, and (3) the preacher’s ability to handle the text.
(“Lesson I: Introductory Homiletics” Lesson Sheet; 3a i, ii, and iii)
- From where is the word ‘text’ derived?
9a. The word ‘text’ is taken from the Latin ‘textus’ or ‘textum’ meaning something spun or woven.
(“Lesson I: Introductory Homiletics” Lesson Sheet; 3b)
- What 2 things should be considered in the interpretation of a text?
10a. The two things that should be considered are whether the language is literal or figurative.
(“Lesson I: Introductory Homiletics” Lesson Sheet; 3c)
- What mental powers should the preacher contact in his sermons?
11a. 1- The intellect, or the power to think (Acts 2:15-21), 2- The sensibilities, or the power to feel (Acts 2:22-36), 3- The will, or the power to act (Acts 2:36-40)
(“Lesson I: Introductory Homiletics” Lesson Sheet; #4)
- What is meant by the analogy of Faith?
12a. To compare scripture with scripture to arive at a conclusion (Ephesians 4:26, Colossians 3:8)
(“Lesson I: Introductory Homiletics” Lesson Sheet; 3d)
- What is meant by the Word Outline method?
13a. Only short text can be used.
(“Lesson II: Homiletics: The Word Outline)
- How is the Word Outline treated?
14a. Every word in the text is made a basis for discussion.
(“Lesson II: Homiletics: The Word Outline)
- Complete the following sentence: “Salvation is beautifully portrayed by…”
15a. seven verbs
(“Lesson III: Simplified Homiletics, Page 3, The Simplicity of Salvation”)