Unit Test Cp. 3-6 Flashcards
To interpret scripture correctly, we must be able…
To think in two worlds: past and present
Which is of the following is the most important consideration regarding the author of a book of a Bible?
What relationship did he have with those he wrote to?
Why are the genealogies of Jesus regarded as valid?
The genealogies include historical figures who were known to exist
The text presents a passage in Galatians (3:10-14) that deals with faith, works, the law, and Christs sacrifice. This statement provides a valid interpretation…
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming cursed for us
This following phrase explains the rule “Scripture interprets Scripture.”
The entire Bible is the ultimate context of any verse in the Bible
How do we determine the meaning of a word in the Bible?
Determine it’s usage as a term in context
Chapter and verse numbers in the Bible…
Help us locate chapters and verses but may interrupt the context
This approach is effective in the interpretation of a difficult scripture
Interpret the difficult text in comparison to parallel passages in the same book
When we consider the entire Bible to assist us in understanding a Scripture verse, we are using…
Total context
This interpretive approach should be taken if we wish to learn the meaning of a passage written by Moses.
Compare the passage with other passages written by Moses himself
When Jesus said, “it is also written,” He was teaching us…
Compare biblical writers in the same testament
Which of the following is a Noun?
Him
Happy
Happily
Home
Answer: Home
If a word has a preferred dictionary meaning, how can it mean something else?
The meaning of the word depends on the way it is used
In the verse, “This is the victory that has overcome the world,” what is the meaning of world?
The world system
This, that, these, and those are referred to as…
Demonstrative pronouns
In the phrase, “I have written,” what part of speech is the word have?
Helping verb
This statement best describes the difference between the definite article (the) and the indefinite article (a, an)
The indefinite article means, “one of,” but the definite article means, “this one.”
What part of speech tells us “how”?
Adverb
The following word bridge that would be used to indicate a comparison is…
Either/or
This is a way to distinguish a widening context in Scripture from a change in context.
Look for conjunctions such as but or therefore
Identify the subject of the sentence: “Do not judge or you too will be judged.”
You (unstated)
The natural or normal way a language is used is known as its…
Literal meaning
In the verse, “Paul kept on talking until midnight,” the meaning of the word midnight is…
A general time between 11:00pm and 1:00am
When should a passage of scripture be taken figuratively?
When a literal interpretation would contradict scripture or create an absurdity
This word describes the term hyperbole
Exaggeration
