Lesson 1

Question 1

What is illumination?

Answer 1

The spirit must continue to enlighten such a one even after he becomes a Christian

Question 2

Extentialism

Answer 2

Experience teaches us that people come up with different interpretations.

Question 3

Why should men be able to understand the Bible alike?

Answer 3

God calls upon man to understand. The word “understand” implies that men can understand the Bible alike.

Question 4

What is necessary or implied that man must do to understand God’s law or word?

Answer 4

Without understanding the reader cannot do what is right. He cannot obey.

Question 5

3 reasons need to understand the Bible

Answer 5

1. God calls upon men to understand.
2. God expects man to understand.
3. Unity is at stake

Question 6

3 reasons why men do not understand the Bible alike.

Answer 6

1. Because of ignorance
2. Because of prejudice
3. Because of improper hermeneutics.

Question 7

What is hermeneutics?

Answer 7

Is the study of the activity of interpretation.