01 The Bible And Jesus - C The Bible As A Source Of Wisdom And Authority In Daily Life Flashcards
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What is hermeneutics?
The study of biblical meaning and interpretation.
What does hermeneutics require us to consider?
what meaning the text had when it was written and what meaning it has for modern Christians today.
What is the bible considered by many Christians?
An authorities source of wisdom and authority.
What are key christian beliefs and doctrines based on?
The biblical text.
What is exegesis?
Involves drawing out the inherent meaning of a text based on its original context.
What is eisegesis?
Reading meaning into the text based on a subjective understanding or preconceived belief.
What was the Old Testament written in?
Hebrew.
What was the New Testament written in?
Greek.
Where in the bible should you look for moral advise?
-Ecclesiastes
-Luke 12:13-14
Explain Ecclesiastes’ moral advise.
-all aspects of life are meaningless, humans should enjoy the simple pleasures in daily life, such as eating, drinking and taking enjoyment in ones work.
What does the book of Ecclesiastes conclude with relating to moral advise?
“Fear God and keep his commandments; for that is the duty of all mankind.”
Explain Luke’s moral advise in 12:13-14
-Jesus preached love and forgiveness and salvation comes through faith and following Jesus’ example.
-we must be good and treat others well so that God will treat us well.
Where in the bible should we look as a guide to living?
Psalm 119
What is a psalm?
An anthology of Hebrew religious hymns.
What are some different types of psalms?
-songs of praise
-communal and individual laments
-communal and individual thanksgiving
-wisdom pilgrimage
-other categories.
Explain psalm 119 as a guide to living.
-a guide to young people on how to stay on the path of purity.
-a fundamental teaching in those verses is the importance of following God’s laws, statues and decrees.
-if a young person does this then they will not go wrong.
Where in the bible should you look for the meaning and purpose of life?
-Genesis
-Ecclesiastes
What theme runs through the bible about the purpose of life?
The purpose of life is known to God and be in a relationship with God.
In the New Testament what is the purpose of life?
Resurrection.
Explain the meaning and purpose of life from genesis.
-humans are the pinnacle of God’s creation and are to rule / maintain creation.
-the purpose of life is to have children
-the book that follows tells the history of the relationship between God and his chosen people the Israelites (Jews).
Explain the meaning and purpose of life in Ecclesiastes.
-explore the best way to live in the knowledge that one day we will die.
-it is a positive message about enjoying life.
-life is hard and then we die so make the most of pleasures in life.
Where in the bible should you look for a source of comfort and encouragement?
-Psalm 46
-Matthew 6:25
What does the bible recognise about the human condition?
That it is one of struggling and suffering.
What difficulties are addressed in the bible?
-sin
-bereavement
-poverty
-conflict
-fear of death.
