Lesson 2 Flashcards
List 2 scriptures which prove that God is the author of the Bible
a. 2 Timothy 3:16
b. 2 Peter 1:20-21
Define revelation
Comes directly from God and is the sole act of God as he reveals truth and knowledge
Define inspiration
A human act divinely superintended by God to record his revelation
Define illumination
A human act of understanding God’s revelation
How did the Apostles preserve and propagate the words of Jesus?
By writing the New Testament
Which of the following are inspired?
a. The writing process
b. The original text
d. The words themselves
f. the individual letters
g. The grammatical structure
j. Every Bible part equally
When is scripture needed?
In its context
How did the inspired authors of the Bible choose their words?
Based on their own vocabulary, style, culture, personality, experiences, and education
What is biblical criticism?
An interpretive method used to study scripture
What 2 questions does a destructive view of biblical criticism task?
a. What does this biblical passage mean
b. Did God really say that?
