Bible Lesson 8 Quiz Flashcards
What does Apocrypha mean
secret or hidden
What is the Apocrypha
15 books written during the last century before Christ (intertestamental period)
Why is the Apocrypha not included in our Bibles
It is not included in the Hebrew Bible
It contains historical errors and unverified stories
It was never quoted by Christ or the apostles
It conflicts doctrinally with scripture
It was rejected by early church leaders
What is the canon
the 66 inspired books
What is the canon’s relationship to inspiration
Canonicity does not determine inspiration
What is the OT canon
the process, history, and scriptural evidence
What is the NT canon
its apostolic association, widespread acceptance, Biblical agreement, and divine authority
What happened in 150 AD
when Christians agreed that the 26 books of the NT are canon
How do we add to Gods word
by disbelieving it
How do we take from Gods word
by disregarding it