The Clarity, Necessity, and Sufficiency of the Bible (Chapter 3)

Question 1

The idea that the Bible is written in such a way that its teachings are able to be understood by all who will read it seeking God’s help and are willing to follow it.

Answer 1

Clarity of Scripture

Question 2

The process of interpreting a text of Scripture.

Answer 2

Exegesis

Question 3

The study of correct methods of interpreting texts.

Answer 3

Hermeneutics

Question 4

The idea that the Bible is necessary for knowing the gospel, for maintaining spiritual life, and for knowing God’s will, but is not necessary for knowing that God exists or for knowing something about his character and moral laws.

Answer 4

Necessity of Scripture

Question 5

Knowledge that is established beyond doubt or question. Because God knows all the facts of the universe and never lies, the only absolutely certain knowledge we can have is found in God’s words in Scripture.

Answer 5

Certain Knowledge

Question 6

The knowledge of God’s existence, character, and moral law which comes through creation to all humanity.

Answer 6

General Revelation

Question 7

God’s words addressed to specific people, including the words of the Bible. To be distinguished from general revelation, which is given to all people generally.

Answer 7

Specific Revelation

Question 8

Morally perfect in God’s sight, a characteristic of those who follow God’s word completely

Answer 8

Blameless

Question 9

The idea that Scripture contained all the words of God he intended his people to have at each stage of redemptive history, and that it now contains all the words of God we need for salvation, for trusting him perfectly, and for obeying him perfectly.

Answer 9

Sufficiency of Scripture