Bible as a source of wisdom and authority

Question 1

Canon

Answer 1

from the Greek literally meaning rule or measuring stick, the official set of books in the bible

Question 2

apocrypha

Answer 2

books contained within roman catholic or orthodox bibles containing controversial teaching or not considered scripture in the jewish tradition

Question 3

sola scriptura

Answer 3

by scripture alone
the bible is the sole infallible source of authority for christian faith and practice

Question 4

propositional

Answer 4

God has directly revealed indisputable facts or truths within scripture

Question 5

prima scriptura

Answer 5

canonised scripture is the first or primary source of divine revelation

Question 6

magisterium

Answer 6

the authority of the roman catholic church that is made up of the pope and other catholic church officials

Question 7

2 timothy 3:16-17

Answer 7

all scripture is god-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and train ing in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work

Question 8

ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Answer 8

the end of the matter:all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments:for that is the whole duty of everyone. For God will bring every deed into judgement,including every secret thing, whether good or evil.

Question 9

luke 6:36-37

Answer 9

do not judge , and you will not be judged:do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven

Question 10

as a source of moral advice

Answer 10

-moral law is presented as universal and deontological
-duty of humanity to follow God’s law
-bible tells you what God deems right and wrong and you should obey him to avoid punishment
-some christians may set aside some of the commands as they are seen as outdated whereas others are more universal and appeal to basic human empathy

Question 11

Psalm 119:9-16

Answer 11

I treasure your word in my heart
so that i may not sin against you
blessed are you O lord
teach me your statutes
with my lips i declare
all the ordinances of your mouth

Question 12

Psalm 119:105- 112

Answer 12

Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path
I have sworn an oath and confirmed it
to observe your righteous ordinances

Question 13

as a guide to living

Answer 13

• the psalms are songs used in worship
  -emphasise values such as complete committment to God
  -reflect an emotional, personal relationship with God
  teaching points christians to the life of Jesus
  -not simply good moral action that saves you but faith in Jesus which inspires behaviour that is driven by love and commitment to him
  -psalms emphasise how god is central to christian living and how the christian life should have love for God as the focus of all choices
  -demosntrate the act of prayer and worship thanking God for his guidance

Question 14

heilgeshcichte

Answer 14

• salvation history
  -bible contains story of how God planned to sav humanity from sin
  -tells story of how God created humanity imago dei with qualities such as reason, self awarenedd and morality that reflect Him
  -christians interpret our rule over the earth as being stewards of Gods creation

Question 15

Genesis 1:26-28