principles of interpretation part 2

Question 1

list ten principles of interpretation

Answer 1

• the grammatical historical method
• illumination by the holy spirit
• the clarity of scripture
• adaption to the human mind
• progressive revelation
• scripture as it’s own interpreter
• the unity of scripture and centrality of Christ
• multiple witness of truth
• one primary meaning, many applications
• use of logic

Question 2

when and how was the modern Pentecostal movement started

Answer 2

early 1900’s by a group people who believed they could read scripture plainly and clearly.

Question 3

how does the bible express truth

Answer 3

in human vocabulary and through patterns

Question 4

is the spiritual responsibility on the individual greater in the OT or in the NT

Answer 4

NT

Question 5

if you want to understand a difficult passage, where should you look first

Answer 5

in other passages that address the same spiritual principle

Question 6

what is the central theme of all scripture

Answer 6

salvation of humanity

Question 7

which two beliefs are at the core of modern science

Answer 7

rationalism - opinions and actions should be based on reason rather than religious beliefs.
empiricism - that knowledge can only come from what we can determine with our senses.