Lesson on the Bible Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the main reason to believe in Christianity?
It is true
Belief in Christianity should be based on historical facts and events, primarily God revealing Himself and His will throughout human history.
What is the primary source for faith in Christianity?
The Bible and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of God.
The Bible is considered the most important text for believers.
What are the four sources used in the Methodist approach to understanding the Bible?
- Scripture
- Church history and tradition
- Reason
- Personal Experience
These sources help in interpreting and understanding the Bible.
What does it mean when the Bible is called the most unread book in the world?
It is the most sold book in the history of the world but it is not read but that many.
This reflects on the challenges of reading and comprehending the Bible.
What are some reasons people find it difficult to read the Bible?
- Too dense
- Too boring
- Too much content
- Hard to find stuff
- It doesn’t read like a book from point A to B
- It’s ancient
- It’s from lots of different cultures
These factors contribute to the perception that the Bible is hard to engage with.
Why should we trust the Bible?
- Historical evidence - it was written very closely in time to when the events it describes happened.
- Prophecies coming true predicting the future
- Life-changing impact in people who read and believe it
- Straightforward narratives - no sugarcoating
- Jesus’ view of it as the ‘Word of God’ - Jesus is a historical figure that almost everybody agree actually lived…and He is the Bible.
- Physical evidence of ancient texts. We have thousands of manuscripts and fragments of the Bible dating back to about a few years after the events.
- New Testament written during eyewitness lifetime
These points provide a basis for the Bible’s credibility.
What type of evidence supports the historical truth of the Bible?
- Historical references that match reality from other sources
- References from Roman governors and others refering to Biblical events
- Geographic accuracy
These elements reinforce the Bible’s historical reliability.
What does the subjective angle refer to when discussing the Bible’s truth?
How it affects people. It changes people’s lives
Personal transformation is a significant aspect of the Bible’s impact.
What did Jesus think about the Bible?
He considered it the ‘Word of God’ but He was also its author through the inspiration of the authors by the Holy Spirit
This belief, however, can be viewed as circular reasoning.
What is a key point regarding the timing of the New Testament writings?
They were made public during the lifetime of contemporaries. Why write so detailed and graphic to an audience that were there, for example 1 Corinthians 15 that talks about the death and resurrection of Jesus to people who were in Jerusalem when it happened?
This suggests accountability and verification of events.
What does Vincent of Lerin’s statement emphasize?
What has been believed by all people in all places at all times. This statement is a helpful guide in understanding what is proper Biblical beliefs, or not.
This highlights the universality of certain beliefs within Christianity.
What is a common concern or complaint about the Bible’s content?
That it is full of contradictions and therefore not trustworthy.
This raises questions about the consistency and interpretation of biblical texts.
Fill in the blank: The Bible changes people’s lives, demonstrating its _______.
personal power
The subjective impact is often cited as evidence of its truth.
True or False: There is significant difference in interpretation among all major denominations.
False
The statement implies that interpretations are often similar across denominations.
What two different questions should be considered regarding biblical interpretation?
- What was the intent and purpose of the author?
- What is the context of the text you are reading?
Understanding intent is crucial for proper interpretation.
