Vocab

Question 1

The Biblical word for letter is…

Answer 1

Epistle

Question 2

The Bible is a collection of books. Each book of the Bible fits into a specific ____ of writing.

another word for “subject” or “category”

Answer 2

genre

Question 3

What books of the Bible are epistles?

Answer 3

Romans, 1/2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1/2 Thessalonians, 1/2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1/2/3 John, Jude

Question 4

What are the main genres/types of writing in the Bible?

Answer 4

Historical/Narrative, Wisdom, Poetry, Prophecy, Gospels, Epistles, Apocalyptic

Question 5

What genre is the book of Proverbs?

Answer 5

Wisdom

Question 6

What is an example (book of the Bible) of a prophetic writing?

Answer 6

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekial, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum, Habbakuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Question 7

What genre is the book of Ruth?

Answer 7

Historical / Narrative

Question 8

What is the purpose of apocalypse writings?

Answer 8

apocalyptic literature details the authors’ visions of the end times/end of the age as revealed by an angel or other heavenly messenger

Question 9

What is the definition of “Genre”

Answer 9

a specific type (category) of literature, music, or other form of art

Question 10

Is the book of Romans written in a narrative form?

Answer 10

No, Romans is an epistle

Question 11

Is the book of Genesis written in Narrative form?

Answer 11

Yes!

Question 12

Is the book of Psalms written in Narrative form?

Answer 12

No, it is poetry

Question 13

Is the book of 1 Samuel written in Narrative form?

Answer 13

Yes!

Question 14

What is the definition of “Epistle”

Answer 14

a book of the New Testament in the form of a letter from an Apostle

The book of Romans is an epistle

Question 15

What is the defintion of “Poetry”

Answer 15

Poetry is a type of literature that attempts to stir a reader’s imagination or emotions

King David wrote poetry that is captured in the book of Psalms

Question 16

What is the definition of “Prophecy”

Answer 16

the foretelling or prediction of what is to come - something that is declared by a prophet

Revealing the words of God to the people of Israel was prophecy

Question 17

What is the defintion of “Wisdom”

Answer 17

the soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of experience, knowledge, and good judgment

Solomon received a lot of wisdom from God.

Question 18

What is the definition of “Narrative”

Answer 18

a spoken or written account of connected events; a story

The book of Ruth is written as a narrative

Question 19

What does the word “Purpose” mean?

Answer 19

the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

“Jesus came to earth for a purpose”

Question 20

What does the word “Exist” mean?

Answer 20

To live, or to be

God exists, even though we do not see Him

Question 21

What does the word “Worship” mean?

Answer 21

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration

As followers of Jesus, we worship the one true God

Question 22

What does the word “communicator” mean?

Answer 22

who is able to convey or exchange information, news, or ideas

God is a communicator

Question 23

What does the word “salvation” mean?

Answer 23

deliverance from sin and its consequences, brought about by faith in Christ

Through faith in Christ, we have salvation

Question 24

What does the word “necessary” mean?

Answer 24

required to be done, achieved, or present; needed; essential

A payment is necessary for our sins

Question 25

What does the word “fellowship” mean?

Answer 25

friendly association, especially with people who share one’s interests

Christians spend time together in fellowship, centered around God’s Word

Question 26

What does the word “gerund” mean?

Answer 26

form that is derived from a verb but that functions as a noun, in English ending in -ing

Question 27

What does the word “infinitive” mean?

Answer 27

the basic form of a verb (e.g. we came to see)

Question 28

What does the word “ultimate” mean?

Answer 28

a final or fundamental fact or principle

“….that explains the ultimate origins of the Bible.”