Lesson 10 - Apostolic Interpretation (Part 2) – Lesson Review

Question 1

1. List the six principles of interpretation that are unique to Apostolics:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Answer 1

a. Apostolic authority
b. Old Testament foundation, New Testament fulfillment
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 of relevance and applicability

Question 2

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

Answer 2

The Old Testament

Question 3

3. What scripture passage warns us of the danger of human philosophy and tradition?

Answer 3

Colossians 2: 8–9

Question 4

4. What was a contributing factor to the formation of the doctrine of the Trinity?

Answer 4

A supposed distinction in the Godhead presented by the Greek philosophy.

Question 5

5. Apostolic hermeneutics interpret the whole of Scripture in light of what?

Answer 5

The revelation of the one God in Jesus Christ.

Question 6

6. What three things that helped the early church reach its decision about requirements for Gentile believers?
   a.
   b.
   c.

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

False doctrine

Question 8

8. Because of Scripture’s purpose to provide divine instruction, what should we assume?

Answer 8

All Scripture is beneficial and that most of Scripture is applicable to our lives today.

Question 9

9. Biblical teachings on modesty and hair length supersede what?

Answer 9

Culture