Lesson 8 – Principles Of Interpretation (Part 2) – Lesson Review

Question 1

1. List the ten principles of interpretation:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

Answer 1

a. The Grammatical-historical method
b. Illumination by the Holy Spirit
c. The clarity of Scripture
d. Adaptation to the human mind
e. Progressive revelation
f. Scripture as it’s own interpreter
g. The unity of Scripture and centrality of Christ
h. Multiple witnesses of truth
i. One primary meaning, many applications
j. Use of logic

Question 2

2. When and how was the modern Pentecostal movement started?

Answer 2

In the early 1900s, the modern Pentecostal movement was birthed by a group of people who believed they could read Scripture plainly and clearly.

Question 3

3. How does the Bible express truth?

Answer 3

The Bible expresses truth in human vocabulary and thought patterns e.g. Language which adapts to the human mind.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

NT

Question 5

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

6. What is the central theme of all scripture?

Answer 6

Jesus and His sacrificial atonement.

Question 7

7. Which two beliefs are at the core of modern science?
   a.
   b.

Answer 7

a. Rationalism

b. Empiricism