Lesson 10

Question 1

List the 6 principles of interpretation that are unique to Apostolic’s.

Answer 1

a. Apostolic authority
b. Old Testament foundation, New Testament fulfilment
c. Centrality of the One God in Jesus Christ
d. The importance of spiritual illumination and experience, both individual and corporate
e. Interpretation in light of the end of time
f. Presumption or relevance and applicability

Question 2

What is the starting point for an understanding of the New Testament?

Answer 2

The Old Testament

Question 3

What scriptural passage warns us of the danger of human philosophy and tradition?

Answer 3

Colossians 2:8-9

Question 4

What was a contributing factor in the formation of the doctrine of the Trinity?

Answer 4

A supposed distinction in the God-head from Greek philosophy

Question 5

Apostolic hermeneutics interpret the whole of scripture in light of what?

Answer 5

Revelation of the one God in Jesus Christ

Question 6

What 3 things helped the early church reach its decision about requirements for Gentile believers?

Answer 6

a. Spiritual illumination
b. Individual experience
c. Corporate experience

Question 7

What did the NT writers warn would abound in the last days?

Answer 7

False doctrine

Question 8

Because of scripture’s purpose to provide divine instruction, what should we assume?

Answer 8

We should assume that all scripture is beneficial and that most of scripture is applicable to our lives today.

Question 9

Biblical teachings on modesty and hair length supersede what?

Answer 9

Culture