The NT Canon, Its Nature, and the Books

Question 1

Canon is from what Greek word?

Answer 1

KANON

Question 2

What is the meaning of the Greek word “kanon”?

Answer 2

“RULER”; “STANDARD”

Question 3

It refers both to the collection of biblical writing and their authoritative status.

Answer 3

CANON

Question 4

For Christians, along with the Old Testament, it is the authoritative guide for reflection (theology) and action (ethics).

Answer 4

CANON

Question 5

The Canon, for Christians, along with the Old Testament, is the authoritative guide for __________ (___________) and __________ (________).

Answer 5

REFLECTION (THEOLOGY)
ACTION (ETHICS)

Question 6

The _________ has a special relationship to the __________, the community which claims the Bible as constituting and witnessing to revelation from God.

Answer 6

NEW TESTAMENT; CHURCH

Question 7

This is the church’s book.

Answer 7

BIBLE; NEW TESTAMENT

Question 8

It has a special relationship to the “Old Testament” (sometimes called the “________ ____________”) or simply the “Hebrew Scripture/Bible”)

Answer 8

NEW TESTAMENT; FIRST TESTAMENT