Hermeneutics Flashcards
“Verbal plenary” inspiration refers to…?
The entire bible being fully inspired.
Hermeneutics is the study of principles for…?
Interpreting the bible
How can we determine what a passage in the bible means?
By correctly applying interpretive principles.
A commentary gives…?
An authors opinion on each verse in a biblical book
We believe that the bible is “divinely inspired,” which means…?
God-breathed
A requirement for receiving spiritual understanding is…?
Being obedient to the understanding we have received
A concordance is…?
An alphabetic listing of the words used in the bible
A study aid that provides the meanings of words in the original Greek and Hebrew is called…?
A Lexicon
The first step in the interpretation of a passage of scripture is to…?
Determine what the original author intended to communicate.
Which rabbinical rule of interpretation is affirmed by the modern teachers of hermeneutics?
A) scripture has an allegorical as well as a literal meaning
B) The God of Israel has spoke in the tongues of men
C) One must read the whole Bible before attempting to interpret any part of it.
D) The Pentateuch is the key to interpreting all of the Hebrew Scriptures
B) The God of Israel has spoke in the tongues of men
An Old Testament pattern or symbol of a New Testament fulfillment is a/an…?
Type
The historical-grammatical method of interpretation holds that…?
Each verse has one meaning based on its words and grammar.
Identify a contribution that was made by Martin Luther in the development of. I local interpretation
Declared the right of every believer to interpret the bible
Pentecostals and evangelicals generally agree on the principles of hermeneutics set forth by…?
The international council on biblical inerrancy
What is the first consideration when we attempt to determine the meaning of a passage of scripture?
What did the passage mean to the original hearers or readers?
Which statement presents a biblical principle about slaves and masters according to Ephesians 6:5-9?
A) Slavery is acceptable, even though it is no longer in general practice
B) Christ is The Lord of both slave and master
C) Slave owners should release their slaves when they become Christians
D) The institution of slavery should be abolished
B) Christ is The Lord of both slave and master
What often occurs if we take a verse out of its context?
Loss of the true meaning
When we use principles in preaching, upon what should we concentrate most?
Accuracy in quoting Scriptural passages
The definite article (the) and in the indefinite articles (a, an) functions as what parts of speech?
Adjectives
What should a serious Bible student do when a particular Scripture appears to contradict other Scripture?
Use the clear and explicit passages to interpret obscure or implicit passages
Identify the adjective in the sentence “When a gentle south wind began to blow.”
South
Identify the adverb in the verse: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Well
If a word has a preferred dictionary meaning, how can it mean something else?
The meaning of a word depends on the way it is used.
When you find an Old Testament verse quoted in the New Testament,
Turn to the Old Testament passage to find out what it means in context.
Which of the following employs figurative language?
A) Jesus prayed that Jairus’s daughter would be well
B) Jesus said that He would come back to earth
C) John baptized Jesus in water
D) Jesus said, “I am the Good Shepherd.”
D) Jesus said, “I am the Good Shepherd.”
Which best describes a normative action in Scripture?
A) A report of manners and customs in Bible times
B) An accurate report of an unacceptable course of action
C) A pattern for all believers
D) A requirement fulfilled by a character in a bible
C) A pattern for all believers
A basic assumption of biblical hermeneutics is that the interpretation of a passage
Is a summary of the author’s intent.
The term “progressive revelation” refers to the…?
Unfolding of God’s revelation throughout the scriptures.
What is the subject of the sentence “After Jesus was born, during the time of Herod, Magi came from the East”?
Magi
The bible relates that Peter, James, and John climbed a mountain with Jesus. What does the word mountain mean?
A sharp rise in physical terrain
A Hallel (often containing the word hallelujah) is what type of psalm…?
Praise
A psalm in which each verse begins with a certain letter is called…?
Alphabetic acrostic
The biblical proverbs are…?
Memorable guidelines for shaping wise behavior
How should we respond to apparent contradictions among proverbs…?
Discern the appropriate time to apply each proverb
The continuity of teaching between the Old and New Testaments indicates that the
Moral laws of the Old Testament are universal expressions of righteousness.
Hebrew synonymous parallelism is characterized by…?
Repetition of concepts in different words
Why is prophecy that predicts future events often more difficult to understand?
There is often a span of time between events that are foretold in the same passage
How do we locate the beginning of a pericope?
Changes in location, time, or speakers
How can we determine if a practice is normative or simply a description of what happened?
The consistent witness of scripture must confirm a normative practice
Which phrase accurately describes the Law of the old covenant?
A) is still binding today
B) Pertained only to national Israel
C) Could remove the fear of death and judgment
D) Served as a “school master” to lead us to Christ
D) Served as a “school master” to lead us to Christ
What was the primary feature of the prophet’s divine call?
Protection of the covenant
Why is it important to know the place and time of the ministry of each prophet?
The prophetic messages are understandable if read against the backdrop of history
A principle should be stated
In one short, sentence
As we ask the Holy Spirit to guide us, we can be confident that…?
God will work with us to accomplish His will in our lives
What is a main rule in stating a biblical principle?
State principles that are true to the author’s meaning
Which of the following is a good rule to follow regarding chapter and verse divisions?
A) Try to identify complete thoughts rather than detached verse segments
B) recognize that verse numbers are not inspired, but the chapter divisions are found in the inspired text
C) Use a translation that includes the original paragraph spaces and punctuation.
D) Ignore the chapter and verse numbers in all serious Bible study
A) Try to identify complete thoughts rather than detached verse segments
How is the “already-not yet” concept illustrated by out attitude toward wealth?
On earth God will supply our needs; in heaven our treasure will be inexhaustible
Which phrase best describes a principle?
A) A mathematical or scientific proposition
B) A cultural expression of reality
C) A statement that is true no matter who says it
D) A proverbial or traditional expression
B) A cultural expression of reality
What interpretive approach should be taken if we wish to learn the meaning of a passage written by Moses?
Compare the passage with other passages written by Moses himself
First Timothy 6:10 is best translated as “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” A correct interpretation will identify the love of money as a(n)
Cause of all kinds of evil
