Lesson 12 - The Grammatical-historical Method (Part 2) - Lesson Review Flashcards
1
Q
- List the three general categories of special literary forms:
a.
b.
c.
A
a. Idioms
b. Figures of speech
c. Forms of special expression
2
Q
- What is an idiom?
A
An expression or phrase that must be considered as a whole (a non literal expression)
3
Q
- What is a proverb?
A
A short pithy saying that expresses a basic truth or general precept
4
Q
- What does the literary context refer to?
A
Refers to the literary passage in which a verse or phrase appears
5
Q
- How should you determine the meaning of a word?
A
By its use in the original language of Scripture at that time
6
Q
- Word definitions are important, but what is it necessary to reveal the proper meaning?
A
Immediate context
7
Q
- Major doctrinal issues cannot be decided by what?
A
Cannot be decided just by looking at the grammar or meaning of a word from one verse
8
Q
- Ultimately, what is the context for interpreting an individual passage?
A
The entire Bible
9
Q
- How do you know if your interpretation is wrong?
A
If your interpretation violates or contradicts what scripture says in other places
