Lesson 8

Question 1

List the ten principles of interpretation.

Answer 1

a. The grammatical-historical method
b. Illumination by the Holy Ghost
c. The clarity of scripture
d. Adaption to the human mind
e. Progressive revelation
f. Scripture as its own interpretation
g. The unity of Scripture and centrality of Christ
h. Multiple witness of truth
i. One primary meaning, many application
j. Use of logic

Question 2

When and how was the modern Pentecostal movement started?

Answer 2

In the early 1900’s, by a group of people who believed that they could read scripture plainly and clearly.

Question 3

How does the Bible express truth?

Answer 3

In human vocabulary and thought patterns.

Question 4

Is the spiritual responsibility on the individual greater in the OT or the NT?

Answer 4

In the New Testament

Question 5

If you want to understand a difficult passage, where should you look first?

Answer 5

In other passages that address the same spiritual principle

Question 6

What is the central theme of all scripture?

Answer 6

Jesus and his sacrificial atonement

Question 7

Which two beliefs are at the core of modern science?

Answer 7

a. Rationalism

b. Empiricism