Lesson 8 Reviews

Question 1

List the ten principles of interpretation:

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 its 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 1900’s, 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.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Notice that as you progress from OT to NT teachings, the spiritual responsibility becomes greater on the individual in the New Testament.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

The first and foremost place you should look for understanding a difficult passage is in other passages that the same spiritual principal.

Question 6

6. What is the central theme of scripture?

Answer 6

Jesus and his sacrificial atonement is the central theme of all of scripture.

Question 7

7. Which toe beliefs are at the core of modern science?

Answer 7

A. Rationalism is the belief that opinions and actions should be based on reason rather than religious beliefs
B. Empiricism is the belief that knowledge can only come from what we can determine.