Vocab Flashcards
The Biblical word for letter is…
Epistle
The Bible is a collection of books. Each book of the Bible fits into a specific ____ of writing.
another word for “subject” or “category”
genre
What books of the Bible are epistles?
Romans, 1/2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1/2 Thessalonians, 1/2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1/2/3 John, Jude
What are the main genres/types of writing in the Bible?
Historical/Narrative, Wisdom, Poetry, Prophecy, Gospels, Epistles, Apocalyptic
What genre is the book of Proverbs?
Wisdom
What is an example (book of the Bible) of a prophetic writing?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekial, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum, Habbakuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
What genre is the book of Ruth?
Historical / Narrative
What is the purpose of apocalypse writings?
apocalyptic literature details the authors’ visions of the end times/end of the age as revealed by an angel or other heavenly messenger
What is the definition of “Genre”
a specific type (category) of literature, music, or other form of art
Is the book of Romans written in a narrative form?
No, Romans is an epistle
Is the book of Genesis written in Narrative form?
Yes!
Is the book of Psalms written in Narrative form?
No, it is poetry
Is the book of 1 Samuel written in Narrative form?
Yes!
What is the definition of “Epistle”
a book of the New Testament in the form of a letter from an Apostle
The book of Romans is an epistle
What is the defintion of “Poetry”
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
What is the definition of “Prophecy”
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
What is the defintion of “Wisdom”
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.
What is the definition of “Narrative”
a spoken or written account of connected events; a story
The book of Ruth is written as a narrative
What does the word “Purpose” mean?
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
“Jesus came to earth for a purpose”
What does the word “Exist” mean?
To live, or to be
God exists, even though we do not see Him
What does the word “Worship” mean?
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration
As followers of Jesus, we worship the one true God
What does the word “communicator” mean?
who is able to convey or exchange information, news, or ideas
God is a communicator
What does the word “salvation” mean?
deliverance from sin and its consequences, brought about by faith in Christ
Through faith in Christ, we have salvation
What does the word “necessary” mean?
required to be done, achieved, or present; needed; essential
A payment is necessary for our sins
What does the word “fellowship” mean?
friendly association, especially with people who share one’s interests
Christians spend time together in fellowship, centered around God’s Word
What does the word “gerund” mean?
form that is derived from a verb but that functions as a noun, in English ending in -ing
What does the word “infinitive” mean?
the basic form of a verb (e.g. we came to see)
What does the word “ultimate” mean?
a final or fundamental fact or principle
“….that explains the ultimate origins of the Bible.”
