Final Test

Question 1

what 3 things are needed to be taken in to context when interpreting a verse of the bible?

Answer 1

Verse-> passage
Passage-> book
Book-> bible

Question 2

Who help us to interpret the bible?

Answer 2

1) Holy Spirit

2) church

Question 3

Who is the author of the bible?

Answer 3

God co-authored the bible. He speaks to us through the words and imagination of the human writers

Question 4

The bible is Gods word with ____ _____

Answer 4

human fingerprints

Question 5

What does it mean when people say the bible is gods word with human fingerprints?

Answer 5

God speaks to us through the author’s theology, style, and personality

Question 6

What is the purpose of the prophets?

Answer 6

To read the signs of the times through the eyes of God which brings a challenge and a promise of mercy.

Question 7

are we saved through faith alone?

Answer 7

We are saved through faith alone- St. Paul
Faith with out works is dead- st. James
Thus we are saved through faith shown through works.

Question 8

In dealing with divisions in the church St. Paul used what image? Where is this said in the bible?

Answer 8

1 Corinthians 12 St. Paul called us the body of Christ and we must continue Jesus’ mission.

Question 9

List the steps in the Lectio Devina

Answer 9

(LMOCA)

1) Lectio (reading)- what is the bible passage saying?
2) Meditatio (meditation)- what is this bible passage saying to me and my life?
3) Oratio (paryer)- what can I say to the lord in response to God’s message?
4) Contemplatio (Contemplation)- what conversions of the mind,heart, and life is the lord asking of me?
5) Actio (action)- what action is required of me as a result of this prayer exercise?

Question 10

it is helpful to know what 3 things when interpreting a book of the bible?

Answer 10

1) historical context
2) author
3) audience

Question 11

Psalms

Answer 11

1) is a wisdom book if prayers for every occasion
2) lets us bring all emotion to God
3) most profound is a cry for help

Question 12

Hosea

Answer 12

1)
2) you are loved and can always go back to God
3) return or there will be disctuion

Question 13

Amos

Answer 13

1) be aware of our own greed and hypocrisy
2) when you find success don’t forget about God
3) be aware of how you treat the poor

Question 14

How is praying with a bible helpful

Answer 14

1) God speaks to us through it.

2) It’s a great prayer starter to initiate a conversation with god

Question 15

Malachi

Answer 15

1) authentic worship
2) know you are loved
3) have hope

Question 16

Isaiah

Answer 16

1) be aware of your sin and repent
2) don’t loose your faith amidst hone world
3) Look forward to the new Jerusalem, heaven

Question 17

Romans

Answer 17

1) God loves us, wants to be with us, and will do anything to get us back
2) need nothing but faith to be saved, but truly having faith changes how you act
3) if god is for us who can be against us

Question 18

1 Corinthians

Answer 18

1) the church is one body, be there for others
2) love should be the primary focus of Christian lives
3) all of us have gifts from God that were meant to be shared for the good of all
4) stick to your beliefs regardless of what the world says
5) we are all called to a life of purity

Question 19

James

Answer 19

1) faith with our works is dead
2) challenge to hypocrisy
3) patiently endure suffering
4) your actions should reflect your beliefs for tree is known by its fruit

Question 20

Revelation

Answer 20

1) take a stand with your faith
2) don’t give up your faith when persecution comes
3) Christ knocks at the door of your heart let him in
4) success and wealth are suductive, we loose god in wealth
5) come lord Jesus

Question 21

What book did you find most inspirational

Answer 21

J

Question 22

Psalms

Answer 22

1) is a wisdom book if prayers for every occasion
2) lets us bring all emotion to God
3) most profound is a cry for help

Question 23

Hosea

Answer 23

1)
2) you are loved and can always go back to God
3) return or there will be disctuion

Question 24

Amos

Answer 24

1) be aware of our own greed and hypocrisy
2) when you find success don’t forget about God
3) be aware of how you treat the poor

Question 25

How is praying with a bible helpful

Answer 25

1) God speaks to us through it.

2) It’s a great prayer starter to initiate a conversation with god

Question 26

Malachi

Answer 26

1) authentic worship
2) know you are loved
3) have hope

Question 27

Isaiah

Answer 27

1) be aware of your sin and repent
2) don’t loose your faith amidst hone world
3) Look forward to the new Jerusalem, heaven

Question 28

Romans

Answer 28

1) God loves us, wants to be with us, and will do anything to get us back
2) need nothing but faith to be saved, but truly having faith changes how you act
3) if god is for us who can be against us

Question 29

1 Corinthians

Answer 29

1) the church is one body, be there for others
2) love should be the primary focus of Christian lives
3) all of us have gifts from God that were meant to be shared for the good of all
4) stick to your beliefs regardless of what the world says
5) we are all called to a life of purity

Question 30

James

Answer 30

1) faith with our works is dead
2) challenge to hypocrisy
3) patiently endure suffering
4) your actions should reflect your beliefs for tree is known by its fruit

Question 31

Revelation

Answer 31

1) take a stand with your faith
2) don’t give up your faith when persecution comes
3) Christ knocks at the door of your heart let him in
4) success and wealth are suductive, we loose god in wealth
5) come lord Jesus

Question 32

What book did you find most inspirational

Answer 32

J