Lesson 18

Question 1

The double reference principle refers to an event or prophecy that has two fulfilment: this type of event or prophecy:

Answer 1

a. Has a fulfilment in the Old Testament
b. Is later applied to Jesus Christ and His kingdom in the New Testament

Question 2

When should the double reference principle be used?

Answer 2

Only when the New Testament specifically states that a passage is a double or dual reference

Question 3

What phrase might indicate that the NT authors were taking an example from the OT and applying it in a new way to demonstrate a principle?

Answer 3

“It is written”

Question 4

The Christi-centric principle is the idea that the entire Bible centres on what?

Answer 4

The ministry of Jesus Christ

Question 5

Give 3 scripture references that show Jesus is the central focus of Scripture?

Answer 5

Luke 24:26
Luke 24:44
Acts 10:43

Question 6

What is the comparative mention principle?

Answer 6

The idea that the meaning of a group of verses does not become clear until those verse are compared with other verse that deal with the same subject matter

Question 7

What idea did the biblical writers use to help their audiences understand their message?

Answer 7

Compare and contrast