Lesson 6

Question 1

What is hermeneutics, and what does it focus on?

Answer 1

Science of interpretation of scripture and it focuses on what the text would have meant to the original audience.

Question 2

What is a major element in determining the context of a passage?

Answer 2

Historical criticism

Question 3

What is textual criticism?

Answer 3

The science of determining the original wording of the Scripture.

Question 4

What does exegesis do?

Answer 4

Guide or lead out. Exegesis starts with the original intended meaning and works forward to the present day.

Question 5

What is eisegesis, and why should it be avoided?

Answer 5

This process attempts to use scripture to prove something and stats at the readers present position and works backward.

Question 6

What is theology?

Answer 6

Theology is the study of God’s words or the doctrine of God.

Question 7

List 5 of the most common reasons that Scripture is misunderstood.

Answer 7

1. Not considering the context of the passage
2. Not recognising the distinct covenants of the scripture
3. Not understanding the purpose of a parable
4. Not recognising the different time periods and expectation
5. Not considering all the bible has to say on a particular subject

Question 8

What 3 things separate us from the original meaning of Scripture?

Answer 8

a. Time
b. Language
c. Culture

Question 9

What is a parable?

Answer 9

Something placed alongside something else for comparison. A parable uses comparison to teach a spiritual truth.