Introduction to NT Flashcards
Two words that make up “inspiration”
“God” and “breathe out” or “blow”
2 Tm. 3:16
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God”
2 Pt. 1:20-21
“No prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”
How does St. John Chrysostom understand “for doctrine” in 2 Tm. 3:16?
Doctrine refers to whether something is to be revealed or to remain uncovered and refuting what is wrong
Revelation is the history of the ___________.
Covenant
What is the “Record of Revelation?”
Holy Scripture
What verse best sums up the idea that Holy Scripture is the human record of the Divine inspiration regarding God’s revelation?
“Prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit” (2 Pt. 1:21)
What example from the book of Samuel demonstrates divine revelation from God?
The Lord calling Samuel, and Samuel responding “Speak, for your servant hears” (1 Sm. 3:10)
Why isn’t all divine revelation recorded?
God’s work is bountiful
What verse from the Gospel of John is a witness to the copious work of the Lord?
“Truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book” (Jn. 20:30)
Recorded Scripture is the result of ____________ between God and Man.
Synergy.
What does Synergy refer to?
God’s utilization of ordinary men to express His will and workings in human history within its human limitation.
What does Coptic Church believe about “divine dictation?”
Scripture was not dictated to the author, but the Holy Spirit divinely affected the authors to express Scripture in their own words
According to Bishop Kallistos Ware reciting Origen, what impact does divine inspiration have on the mind?
It clears up the mind (as opposed to clouding it)
