Lesson 18 - Double Reference, Christo-centric, And Comparative Mention Principles - Lesson Review

Question 1

1. What does the double reference principle deal with?

Answer 1

The unique literary aspect of Scripture where an event or prophecy has a fulfilment in the Old Testament, but then later is applied to Jesus Christ or His Kingdom in the New Testament.

Question 2

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

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

4. What is the Christo-centric principle?

Answer 4

The entire Bible OT & NT centres on the ministry of Jesus Christ

Question 5

5. Give three scripture references that show that Jesus is the central focus of Scripture:
   a.
   b.
   c.

Answer 5

a. Luke 24:27
b. Luke 24:44
c. John 1:45
d. Acts 10:43
e. Col 1:18

Question 6

6. What is the comparative mention principle?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

The idea of compare and contrast