Test 2 Flashcards
From quiz 5
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Which of these is the correct definition of preunderstanding?
Everything that we bring to the Bible which shapes how we interpret it
What is the definition of culture?
The collection of shared beliefs, values, and behaviors that define a group of people
When I say that America is “individualistic,” what does that mean?
America focuses on the “self” above all else
Psalm 119:9-10
9 How can a young man __________________? By guarding it according to your ____________.10 With my __________________ I seek you; _____________________ from your commandments! keep his way pure, word, whole heart, let me not wander
From quiz 6
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Without context, words lose their _______________.
Meaning
I said in the notes that one of the most important principles in studying God’s Word is ________________.
Context
What is literacy genre?
The type of literature that is being used by the author of Scripture
Which of these is a genre used primarily in the Old Testament?
Law
Which of these is a genre used primarily in the New Testament?
Gospel
What is the surrounding context?
The texts that are around the passage you are studying
1 Peter 5:7
It takes humility to cast our anxieties on Christ
2 Timothy 2:22
“Youthful Passions” is referring to our speech, not necessarily sexual sins-
Psalm 46:5
“Her” in Jerusalem, not Christian women
Philippians 4:13
“All things” means that whatever situation you are in because of Christ, you can be content and endure
Matthew 18:20
Church discipline - not an excuse to miss church
Jeremiah 29:11
The context is God speaking this promise to the nation of Israel
What does “Spiritualizing” the Bible mean?
Adding extra-biblical material that is not in the text
Psalm 119:7-8
7 I will praise you with an _________________(2), when I learn your ____________ rules.8 I will keep your statutes; do not utterly_________________(2)!upright heart, righteous, forsake me
Psalm 119:9-11
9 How can a young man ____________________(4)? By guarding it according to_____________(2).10 With my ________________(2) I seek you;let me not wander from your commandments!11 I have stored up your word _________________ (3),that I might not _________________(3). keep his way pure, your word, whole heart, in my heart, sin against you
Q36: What do we believe about the Holy Spirit?
That He is _________, ______________ with the Father and the __________. God, coeternal, Son
From quiz 7
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What is “inspiration”?
The Holy Spirit’s work in the lives of the human authors of Scripture
Where in the Bible do we see that Scripture is inspired by God?
2 Timothy 3:16
Which of these is the doctrine that says the Holy Spirit guides believers as they read the Bible in order to understand it?
Illumination
True or False: Those who don’t have the Holy Spirit are able to fully comprehend the meaning of a passage of Scripture.
False
Which of these was a reason why unbelievers’ understanding is limited?
They are in a state of continual sin and need the Holy Spirit.
They have an “unbelieving” pre-understanding of the Bible.
They have head knowledge, but not heart change
In which of these verses does Paul say that an unbeliever is unable to understand the things of God (the bible)?
1 Corinthians 2:14
What is the definition of exegesis?
“To draw out” the text of Scripture
True or false: Having the Holy Spirit is all you need for Bible interpretation.
False
Psalm 119:12-13
12 ____________________(3), O Lord; teach me your statutes!13 With my ______________ I declare all the _______________ of your mouth. Blessed are you, lips rules
Q 37: How does the holy spirit help us?
The holy spirit _________________ us of our _______, and he enables us to _____________ and to understand __________________(2). convicts, sin, pray, God’s Word
