Lesson 5

Question 1

True of False. Every passage of scripture must be read as a chapter in a completed book.

Answer 1

T

Question 2

True of False. Sin effects our emotions, wills, and rational faculties.

Answer 2

T

Question 3

True of False. The Holy Spirit is not always a necessary part of interpreting the scripture.

Answer 3

F

Question 4

True of False. One dimension of letting scripture interpret scripture is listening to the full panoply of texts that touch the subject.

Answer 4

T

Question 5

True of False. Proverbs are best understood as “fail-proof promises.”

Answer 5

F

Question 6

True of False. In attempts to provide their congregations with something fresh, too many pastors are readily taken in by farfetched ideas.

Answer 6

T

Question 7

True of False. The power of a sermon of Bible lesson lies in the faithfulness to the inspired text.

Answer 7

T

Question 8

True of False. We should approach the Bible as sympathetic readers respecting the various genres and authorial assumptions that accompany such genres.

Answer 8

T

Question 9

True of False. It is sinful to rely on outside sources to help you gain contextual understanding of scripture.

Answer 9

F

Question 10

True of False. The study of ancient culture although fascinating is not the focus of Bible Study.

Answer 10

T

Question 11

What does Christocentric mean?

Answer 11

Christ-centered

Question 12

The basic human response to God’s natural revelation is to suppress it in __________

Answer 12

idolatry

Question 13

Many Christians find it best to start their prayers with a quiet and sustained reflection on _____________

Answer 13

Scripture

Question 14

___________ and __________ are necessary to believe and obey God’s word.

Answer 14

Regeneration, Divine Empowerment

Question 15

The person who reads God’s word and does not obey it is _______________

Answer 15

Self-deceived

Question 16

Charlie said, “I ate a ton of food!” Charlie was using a __________

Answer 16

Hyperbole

Question 17

Be aware of historical and ____________ background issues.

Answer 17

Cultural

Question 18

Where can a pastor who is young and in need of experience get the feedback he needs?

Answer 18

Commentaries and his congregation

Question 19

Reading Scripture in a group setting is important for study because:

Answer 19

It guards against erroneous interpretation

Question 20

It is often said, “A text without context is a ___________

Answer 20

Pretext

Question 21

What are the three main principles for studying the Bible discussed in chapter 10? ( Four were discussed in the chapter)

Answer 21

Approach the Bible in prayer, let scripture interpret scripture, meditate on the Bible and approach the Bible in faith and obedience.

Question 22

Who was the great reformer who recognized Psalm 119 as helpful instruction for studying the Bible?

Answer 22

Martin Luther

Question 23

What are the three main dimensions of the human person that are effected by sin?

Answer 23

Emotions, will, and rational faculties.

Question 24

One of God’s chosen means to mature people to mature people is to call them to respond in faith and obedience through what?

Answer 24

Trials

Question 25

What does it mean to let scripture interpret scripture?

Answer 25

If we believe that the Bible is inspired by God, and thus non-contradictory, then passages that are less clear should be interpreted with reference to those what are more transparent in meaning.

Question 26

What is the study of interpretive guidelines for various genres sometimes called?

Answer 26

Special Hermeneutics

Question 27

Name one of the two important caveats Plummer mentions when discussing the Bible backgrounds

Answer 27

[a] Do not us the Bible for a springboard for extra-biblical trivia, but [b] do not neglect background issues.

Question 28

What does reading the bible with other believers help us to gain?

Answer 28

Insights we would otherwise miss and it helps us avoid mistaken interpretations.

Question 29

According to Plummer, many preachers will continue to preach dull and errant sermons for decades because:

Answer 29

They are too proud to accept constructive feedback.

Question 30

What does the phrase, “a text without context is pretext” mean?

Answer 30

A reader of Scripture is inclined to infuse a text with his own biases if he does not allow context to direct him to the authorial intent.

Question 31

Why is it important to approach the Bible in prayer?

Answer 31

Prayer is an essential start to Bible study for several reasons. The main one being that sin has such a powerful influence in our lives. Therefore it is extremely important to approach your time in study by imploring for the Holy Spirit to reveal things to the that you would not normally see without help. There are even verses in scripture that are prayers we can specifically pray. Psalm 119 has many of them. Prayer is important in all aspects of a believers life, but especially before studying scripture.

Question 32

What steps can you take to become a more faithful interpreter?

Answer 32

One way you can begin the journey to become a more faithful interpreter is to start small. By choosing one book of the bible or one chapter and really studying over it for weeks or months teaches you the importance of careful Bible study. Also, to understand that it takes time. You can’t just read a book and understand it all overnight. Another step is to invest your time and energy into study. Sometimes that takes sacrifices, but it is very important.