Introduction to Scripture and the Bible - Notes Flashcards
The word bible comes from the Greek word “____” meaning “_____”
- biblious
- library or collection of books
What are two main divisions of the bible?
The Old and New Testament
What type of scriptures are in the old testament?
Hebrew Scriptures
When did the old testament take place? (timing?)
Before Jesus’ time.
timing:
B.C - before Christ
B.C.E - before common era
What type of scriptures are found in the new testament?
Christian scriptures.
When did the new testament take place? (timing?)
during and after Jesus;s time
timing:
A.D. anno domini
C.E comman era
who were all biblical writings inspired by?
all biblical writings were inspired by God.
was the bible written by God?
no.
what does the bible reveal?
God’s perfect love for all people.
what does the word revelation mean?
to reveal
what does the bible reveal?
God’s love for us and guides us to a good path.
list 3 things Christians Believe about the bible?
-it is the inspired word of God written by people
-it is God’s special revelation to all humankind
-it is one of the many ways god uses to speak to us
List 3 things Christians understand
-God speaks to us outside the bible through persons, places, events, and our own conscience
-the writers of the bible experienced God in their lives in a special way and were inspired by God to write about their understanding of their experience
-that God leaves people free to hear or ignore God’s revelation as communicated to us through the bible
What does inspiration refer to?
Gods working through the authors of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures to communication religious truth.
define truth
a fact or belief that is accepted as correct.
