Makeup test Flashcards
What is translation?
A translation is the act of transferring a message from one language into another language
What was the original language of the Old Testament?
Hebrew
What was the original language of the New Testament?
Greek
describe the process of how we got our English Bible. Write the key word from each box and describe what it means and how to relates to the previous box.
Insperation: Divine author(God) then tells Human Authors then writes down into Orginal Text. Transmission: copies of the orginial to make it into critial text. Translation: People translate it into whatever language (English Translation) so that Modern Readers can read it
What is the other word used to describe the original texts of Scripture?
Autographa
What is the process of comparing the copies of texts to determine the most accurate one called?
Textual criticism
What is the Critical Text?
The most accurate text from the copies. The one other versions are based off of
Who wrote the Latin Vulgate? When did they write it?
Jerome, 400 AD
John Wycliffe was the first person to translate the Bible into English. Why was he condemned as a heretic and persecuted?
He translated from Latin instead of from the original languages
T or F: William Tyndale was the first person to translate the whole bible from the original languages
False
What did Miles Coverdale produce?
the Great Bible
What was the goal in writing the Authorized Version of 1611? (KJV)
Ability to be read by the ordinary person but also dignified enough to be used in church
Blessed are those whose ____________________ (3), who ___________ (1) in the law ________________! (3)
way is blameless, walk, of the Lord
Blessed are those who ________________________ (3), who seek him with their ____________________ (2)
keep his testimonies, whole heart
What is English Standard Version (ESV)?
Uses the RSV; Goal is to be as literal as possible while remaining readable for English
What is New American Standard Bible?
Tries to keep as close as possible to the original Greek; is sometimes confusing because of it
What is Christian Standard Bible?
Updated version of the Holman Standard Version (HCSB)
What is Revised Standard Version?
Used the best scholars and translators with the goal of being used for personal devotions and church community
What is New King James Version?
Updated English from the original King James
What is New International Version?
Middle ground approach between word-for-word and thought-for-thought
What are two differences that Greek language is different from English?
The sentence structure is different and Vocabulary of languages differ in size
This style of translating tries to express the meaning behind the original language in today’s wording
Functional
This style of translating tries to stay as close to the original language as possible
Formal
Give 1 example of a modern English translation that has a formal style of translation
NASB
Give 1 example of a modern English translation that has a functional style of translation
NIV
What was the 3 step process I gave you when choosing a translation? (List each step and a brief description of it)
Find one from a committe not a single person, because if it is from a single person it might just be their pov of the Bible not a whole committe. Find one that is right for you, one that makes the most sense to you and one that you understand the best. Find one that is modern English, not just one that is very old English because it would be harder to understand.
Which word from the notes has this definition?
“The original meaning of a passage of Scripture to its original audience.”
Biblical Context
The main question of - Step 1: Grasping the Text - is what?
What did the text mean to the original audience?
Psalms 119:1
__________ are those whose way is _____________, who ___________ in the law of the Lord!
Blessed, blameless, walk
Psalms 119:2
Blessed are those who __________________ (3), who __________ him with their whole heart,
keep his testimonies, seek
Psalms 119:3
who also do _____________ (2), but walk ______________ (3)!
no wrong, in his ways
Psalms 119:4
You have ________________ your precepts to be ___________________ (2)
commanded, kept diligently
Question 31: What do we believe by true faith?
We believe in God the ______Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the _______________ (2), born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was ____________. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the death. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the ____________ (2) of God the Father Almighty; from there he will come to ____________ the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the _______ of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life _______________.
Father, Holy Spirit, buried, right hand, judge, forgiveness, everlasting
Psalm 119:5-6 (ESV)
5 Oh that my ways ________________________ (3 words)
in _____________ (1) your statutes!
6 Then I shall not be _______________(3),
having my __________ (1) fixed on all your commandments.
may be steadfast, keeping, put to shame, eyes
Q 32: What do Justification and Sanctification mean?
A: _______________ means our _______________ righteousness before God. __________________ means our _______________, growing righteousness
Justification, declared, sanctification, gradual
Q 33: Should those who have faith in Christ seek salvation through their own works, or anywhere else?
A: _______, everything necessary to _________________ is found in __________
No, salvation, Christ
Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through Christ alone, must we still do good works and obey God’s Word?
Yes, so that our lives may show love and gratitude to God; and so that by our Godly behavior others may be won to Christ.
