Lesson 18

Question 1

What does the double reference principle deal with?

Answer 1

Deals with the unique literary aspect of scripture where an event or prophecy has a fulfilment in the Old Testament and then later applied to Jesus Christ or His kingdom in the New Testament.

Question 2

When should the double reference principle be used?

Answer 2

You will only know if a passage has a double reference principle if the New Testament specifically states that it does.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

It is written

Question 4

What is the Christo-centric principle?

Answer 4

The entire Bible centres on the ministry of Jesus Christ.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

a. Luke 24:27
b. Luke 24:44
c. John 1:45

Question 6

When does the Christo-centric principle apply?

Answer 6

When a passage speaks of Jesus characteristically, prophetically, historically or doctrinally

Question 7

What is the comparative mention principle?

Answer 7

Is that sometimes the meaning of a group of verses does not become clear until these verses are compared with other groups of verses that deal with the same subject matter.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

The biblical writers made use of compare and contrast to help their audiences understand their message