Systematic 2 Flashcards
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 _______ _________
Gods words, disobey or disbelieve, Scripture, disbelieve or disobey God
How many times is “Thus says the Lord” used by the prophets in the OT
over 480 times
(The Scripture is) Written for our ________, ___________, and _______. (Romans ______)
instruction, encouragement, and hope. Romans 15:4
The reference to “____ _______” (2 Timothy __:__) is the OT
“All Scripture”; (2 Timothy 3:16)
Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would guide the disciples to _________ _____ _______. Strong evidence we can trust ______ _______ _____ __________
remember His words; the words of scripture
What are the verses that show strong evidence in the words of Scripture
John 14:26,16:12-13
“The Scriptures possess the quality of ______ _______ _____. IN all their teaching they are in _________ _______ with the _____” (Moody Handbook of Theology)
Freedom from error; in perfect accord with the truth
“The Scriptures possess the quality of ______ _______ _____. IN all their teaching they are in _________ _______ with the _____” (Moody Handbook of Theology)
Freedom from error; in perfect accord with the truth
Inerrancy allows for a variety of ______
styles
Inerrancy allows for a variety in _____ explaining the ______ _____ (linguistic problems in modern translations, varied perspectives, etc.)
details; same events
Inerrancy allows for ______ (antiquity of Biblical ______, undiscovered archaeological corroborations, etc.
problem; languages
Inerrancy demands that the account doesn’t teach _____ or __________
error or contradiction
What are the 4 qualifications of Inerrancy?
- Inerrancy allows for a variety of style
- Inerrancy allows for a variety of details explaining the same event (linguistic problems in modern translations, varied perspectives, etc.)
- Inerrancy allows for problems (antiquity of Biblical Languages, undiscovered archaeological corroborations, etc.)
- Inerrancy does demand the account not teach error or contradiction
What are the 3 problems of denying inerrancy?
- If we deny inerrancy, we begin to wonder if we can really trust God in anything he says
- If we deny inerrancy we essentially make our own human minds a higher standard of truth than God’s word itself
- 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.
If we deny inerrancy, we begin to wonder if we can really ____ God in anything he says
trust
If we deny inerrancy we essentially make our own _____ ____ a higher standard of truth than ____ _____.
human minds; God’s word
If we deny inerrancy we must also say that the bible is wrong not only in ______ ______ but in some of its ________ as well.
minor details; doctrines
What is “canon” used to describe?
It is used to describe the inspired books which made up the Bible.
What is the Greek word for canon
Kanon which means Measuring rods
Did the religious councils wthat approved the canon have the power to cause the books to be inspired?
No, they were empowered by God
What Council whats considered the occasion when the O.T. canon was publically recognized? What country was it held in and what year?
Council of Jamnia (90 A.D.) Palistine
What were 4/6 of the specific terms to determine the O.T. canonicity?
- Did the book indicate divine authorship?
- Did it reflect God speaking through them?
- Was it historically accurate?
- Did it reflect a record of actual facts?
Early N.T. writings weere being ________ while there were still ________ available to verify what was true
scrutinized; eyewitnesses
This council recongnized all 27 books. (List name of council, year, and country it was held in)
Council of Hippo (393 A.D.) Algeria
This council affirmed the Council of Hippo (List name of the council, year, and country it was held in)
Council of Carthage (397 A.D.) Tunisia
What were the 4 tests to determine the N.T. Canonicity?
- Apostolicity: Was the author an apostle or an associate of an apostle?
- Acceptance: Was it received by the church at large
- Content: Consistent in doctrine with that accepted as orthodox teaching?
- Inspiration: Did the book bear evidence of high moral & spiritual values one would expect of a work done by the Holy Spirit?
What question was asked for the test of Apostolicity?
Was the author an apostle or an associate of an apostle?
What question was asked for the test of Acceptance?
Was it received by the church at large?
What question was asked for the test of Content?
Consistent in doctrine with that accepted as orthodox teaching?
What question was asked for the test of Inspiration?
Did the book bear evidence of high moral & spiritual values one would expect of a work done by the Holy Spirit?
