Lesson 5 Flashcards
What is the focus of the Old Testament?
On the Nation of Israel and God’s covenant with them
What is the focus of the New Testament?
Gospel message and the church regardless of race, the universal body of Christ
Where do we get the word “canon,” and what does it mean?
From a Greek word “kanon” which means rod or measuring stick
When we refer to the canon, we are referring to?
The books of the Bible, books accepted as the inspired Word of God.
Name 3 important indicators of canonicity, giving a brief explanation of each.
a. Author - Writers who were recognised as speaking to God.
b Content - Scripture will agree with each other.
c. Reception - The audiences value in the book.
Does the endorsement of the church determine canonicity? If not, what does?
No, it is the inspiration of the books that determine their canonicity, not the endorsement of the church
When was the OT canon recognised as being complete?
200 years before Christ
How did the NT endorse the OT?
Jesus and the Apostles quoted from the OT as the Word of God.
Why don’t we accept the Apocrypha?
They do not meet the 3 indicators of canonicity - Author, Content and Reception.
What was the primary test of canonicity for the New Testament?
Apostolic authority
How many books were never disputed as inspired?
OT = 34 NT = 20
