Lesson 2

Question 1

To Christians, “canons” signifies that the books of the Bible are to be regarded as authentic, genuine, and of what?

Answer 1

Divine inspiration and authority

Question 2

Where were the terms for the relationship with God established

Answer 2

The Law

Question 3

Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the Synoptic Gospels because they are similar in what 3 ways

Answer 3

a. Structure
b. Content
c. Wording

Question 4

God knows that His inspired Word can be maintained even when translated into different languages because He Himself did what

Answer 4

Created the differences in language at the towed of Babel

Question 4

While the Jews didn’t recognise the apocryphal books as inspired, they regarded them as having _____ and as being ____

Answer 4

a. High authority
b. Valuable history of their nation

Question 4

What are 4 benefits of using a common version of the Bible

Answer 4

a. It fosters unity
b. It facilitates memorisation
c. It assists quotations and recall
d. It aids doctrinal discussion, preaching and teaching

Question 5

List the 3 types of translations and give a brief description of each in brackets afterwards

Answer 5

a. Literal (word for word)
b. Dynamic Equivalent (meaning for meaning)
c. Paraphrase (Thought for Thought)

Question 6

What sort of version should you not use as your main or study Bible

Answer 6

Paraphrase Versions