Systematic 2

Question 1

The authority of Scripture means that all the words in Scripture are __________ __________ in such a way that to _________ or ________ any word of ______ is to __________ or _______ _________

Answer 1

Gods words, disobey or disbelieve, Scripture, disbelieve or disobey God

Question 2

How many times is “Thus says the Lord” used by the prophets in the OT

Answer 2

over 480 times

Question 3

(The Scripture is) Written for our ________, ___________, and _______. (Romans ______)

Answer 3

instruction, encouragement, and hope. Romans 15:4

Question 4

The reference to “____ _______” (2 Timothy __:__) is the OT

Answer 4

“All Scripture”; (2 Timothy 3:16)

Question 5

Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would guide the disciples to _________ _____ _______. Strong evidence we can trust ______ _______ _____ __________

Answer 5

remember His words; the words of scripture

Question 6

What are the verses that show strong evidence in the words of Scripture

Answer 6

John 14:26,16:12-13

Question 7

“The Scriptures possess the quality of ______ _______ _____. IN all their teaching they are in _________ _______ with the _____” (Moody Handbook of Theology)

Answer 7

Freedom from error; in perfect accord with the truth

Question 7

“The Scriptures possess the quality of ______ _______ _____. IN all their teaching they are in _________ _______ with the _____” (Moody Handbook of Theology)

Answer 7

Freedom from error; in perfect accord with the truth

Question 8

Inerrancy allows for a variety of ______

Answer 8

styles

Question 9

Inerrancy allows for a variety in _____ explaining the ______ _____ (linguistic problems in modern translations, varied perspectives, etc.)

Answer 9

details; same events

Question 10

Inerrancy allows for ______ (antiquity of Biblical ______, undiscovered archaeological corroborations, etc.

Answer 10

problem; languages

Question 11

Inerrancy demands that the account doesn’t teach _____ or __________

Answer 11

error or contradiction

Question 12

What are the 4 qualifications of Inerrancy?

Answer 12

1. Inerrancy allows for a variety of style
2. Inerrancy allows for a variety of details explaining the same event (linguistic problems in modern translations, varied perspectives, etc.)
3. Inerrancy allows for problems (antiquity of Biblical Languages, undiscovered archaeological corroborations, etc.)
4. Inerrancy does demand the account not teach error or contradiction

Question 13

What are the 3 problems of denying inerrancy?

Answer 13

1. If we deny inerrancy, we begin to wonder if we can really trust God in anything he says
2. If we deny inerrancy we essentially make our own human minds a higher standard of truth than God’s word itself
3. If we deny inerrancy we must also say that the bible is wrong not only in minor details but in some of its doctrines as well.

Question 14

If we deny inerrancy, we begin to wonder if we can really ____ God in anything he says

Answer 14

trust

Question 15

If we deny inerrancy we essentially make our own _____ ____ a higher standard of truth than ____ _____.

Answer 15

human minds; God’s word

Question 16

If we deny inerrancy we must also say that the bible is wrong not only in ______ ______ but in some of its ________ as well.

Answer 16

minor details; doctrines

Question 17

What is “canon” used to describe?

Answer 17

It is used to describe the inspired books which made up the Bible.

Question 18

What is the Greek word for canon

Answer 18

Kanon which means Measuring rods

Question 19

Did the religious councils wthat approved the canon have the power to cause the books to be inspired?

Answer 19

No, they were empowered by God

Question 20

What Council whats considered the occasion when the O.T. canon was publically recognized? What country was it held in and what year?

Answer 20

Council of Jamnia (90 A.D.) Palistine

Question 21

What were 4/6 of the specific terms to determine the O.T. canonicity?

Answer 21

1. Did the book indicate divine authorship?
2. Did it reflect God speaking through them?
3. Was it historically accurate?
4. Did it reflect a record of actual facts?

Question 22

Early N.T. writings weere being ________ while there were still ________ available to verify what was true

Answer 22

scrutinized; eyewitnesses

Question 23

This council recongnized all 27 books. (List name of council, year, and country it was held in)

Answer 23

Council of Hippo (393 A.D.) Algeria

Question 24

This council affirmed the Council of Hippo (List name of the council, year, and country it was held in)

Answer 24

Council of Carthage (397 A.D.) Tunisia

Question 25

What were the 4 tests to determine the N.T. Canonicity?

Answer 25

1. Apostolicity: Was the author an apostle or an associate of an apostle?
2. Acceptance: Was it received by the church at large
3. Content: Consistent in doctrine with that accepted as orthodox teaching?
4. Inspiration: Did the book bear evidence of high moral & spiritual values one would expect of a work done by the Holy Spirit?

Question 26

What question was asked for the test of Apostolicity?

Answer 26

Was the author an apostle or an associate of an apostle?

Question 27

What question was asked for the test of Acceptance?

Answer 27

Was it received by the church at large?

Question 28

What question was asked for the test of Content?

Answer 28

Consistent in doctrine with that accepted as orthodox teaching?

Question 29

What question was asked for the test of Inspiration?

Answer 29

Did the book bear evidence of high moral & spiritual values one would expect of a work done by the Holy Spirit?