Unit Test Cp. 3-6

Question 1

To interpret scripture correctly, we must be able…

Answer 1

To think in two worlds: past and present

Question 2

Which is of the following is the most important consideration regarding the author of a book of a Bible?

Answer 2

What relationship did he have with those he wrote to?

Question 3

Why are the genealogies of Jesus regarded as valid?

Answer 3

The genealogies include historical figures who were known to exist

Question 4

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…

Answer 4

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming cursed for us

Question 5

This following phrase explains the rule “Scripture interprets Scripture.”

Answer 5

The entire Bible is the ultimate context of any verse in the Bible

Question 6

How do we determine the meaning of a word in the Bible?

Answer 6

Determine it’s usage as a term in context

Question 7

Chapter and verse numbers in the Bible…

Answer 7

Help us locate chapters and verses but may interrupt the context

Question 8

This approach is effective in the interpretation of a difficult scripture

Answer 8

Interpret the difficult text in comparison to parallel passages in the same book

Question 9

When we consider the entire Bible to assist us in understanding a Scripture verse, we are using…

Answer 9

Total context

Question 10

This interpretive approach should be taken if we wish to learn the meaning of a passage written by Moses.

Answer 10

Compare the passage with other passages written by Moses himself

Question 11

When Jesus said, “it is also written,” He was teaching us…

Answer 11

Compare biblical writers in the same testament

Question 12

Which of the following is a Noun?

Answer 12

Him
Happy
Happily
Home

Answer: Home

Question 13

If a word has a preferred dictionary meaning, how can it mean something else?

Answer 13

The meaning of the word depends on the way it is used

Question 14

In the verse, “This is the victory that has overcome the world,” what is the meaning of world?

Answer 14

The world system

Question 15

This, that, these, and those are referred to as…

Answer 15

Demonstrative pronouns

Question 16

In the phrase, “I have written,” what part of speech is the word have?

Answer 16

Helping verb

Question 17

This statement best describes the difference between the definite article (the) and the indefinite article (a, an)

Answer 17

The indefinite article means, “one of,” but the definite article means, “this one.”

Question 18

What part of speech tells us “how”?

Answer 18

Adverb

Question 19

The following word bridge that would be used to indicate a comparison is…

Answer 19

Either/or

Question 20

This is a way to distinguish a widening context in Scripture from a change in context.

Answer 20

Look for conjunctions such as but or therefore

Question 21

Identify the subject of the sentence: “Do not judge or you too will be judged.”

Answer 21

You (unstated)

Question 22

The natural or normal way a language is used is known as its…

Answer 22

Literal meaning

Question 23

In the verse, “Paul kept on talking until midnight,” the meaning of the word midnight is…

Answer 23

A general time between 11:00pm and 1:00am

Question 24

When should a passage of scripture be taken figuratively?

Answer 24

When a literal interpretation would contradict scripture or create an absurdity

Question 25

This word describes the term hyperbole

Answer 25

Exaggeration