Hermeneutics Flashcards
(50 cards)
“Verbal plenary” inspiration refers to…?
The entire bible being fully inspired.
Hermeneutics is the study of principles for…?
Interpreting the bible
How can we determine what a passage in the bible means?
By correctly applying interpretive principles.
A commentary gives…?
An authors opinion on each verse in a biblical book
We believe that the bible is “divinely inspired,” which means…?
God-breathed
A requirement for receiving spiritual understanding is…?
Being obedient to the understanding we have received
A concordance is…?
An alphabetic listing of the words used in the bible
A study aid that provides the meanings of words in the original Greek and Hebrew is called…?
A Lexicon
The first step in the interpretation of a passage of scripture is to…?
Determine what the original author intended to communicate.
Which rabbinical rule of interpretation is affirmed by the modern teachers of hermeneutics?
A) scripture has an allegorical as well as a literal meaning
B) The God of Israel has spoke in the tongues of men
C) One must read the whole Bible before attempting to interpret any part of it.
D) The Pentateuch is the key to interpreting all of the Hebrew Scriptures
B) The God of Israel has spoke in the tongues of men
An Old Testament pattern or symbol of a New Testament fulfillment is a/an…?
Type
The historical-grammatical method of interpretation holds that…?
Each verse has one meaning based on its words and grammar.
Identify a contribution that was made by Martin Luther in the development of. I local interpretation
Declared the right of every believer to interpret the bible
Pentecostals and evangelicals generally agree on the principles of hermeneutics set forth by…?
The international council on biblical inerrancy
What is the first consideration when we attempt to determine the meaning of a passage of scripture?
What did the passage mean to the original hearers or readers?
Which statement presents a biblical principle about slaves and masters according to Ephesians 6:5-9?
A) Slavery is acceptable, even though it is no longer in general practice
B) Christ is The Lord of both slave and master
C) Slave owners should release their slaves when they become Christians
D) The institution of slavery should be abolished
B) Christ is The Lord of both slave and master
What often occurs if we take a verse out of its context?
Loss of the true meaning
When we use principles in preaching, upon what should we concentrate most?
Accuracy in quoting Scriptural passages
The definite article (the) and in the indefinite articles (a, an) functions as what parts of speech?
Adjectives
What should a serious Bible student do when a particular Scripture appears to contradict other Scripture?
Use the clear and explicit passages to interpret obscure or implicit passages
Identify the adjective in the sentence “When a gentle south wind began to blow.”
South
Identify the adverb in the verse: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Well
If a word has a preferred dictionary meaning, how can it mean something else?
The meaning of a word depends on the way it is used.
When you find an Old Testament verse quoted in the New Testament,
Turn to the Old Testament passage to find out what it means in context.
