Authorship
Who wrote the first five books of the Bible?
Moses
What language is the New Testament written in?
Greek
Why is it important to understand the historical context when studying the Bible?
To better understand the setting of the story.
What does it mean that the Bible is inspired by God?
Co Authorship between God and Man
Name one of the major genres found in the Bible.
Any
How many authors contributed to the Bible?
40 ish
What language is most of the Old Testament written in?
Hebrew
What does it mean when we say "the Bible was written for us, not to us"?
It means each book of the Bible had an original audience and meaning based in historical and literary context
How do we know that the Bible is special and different from other books?
Because it was written by God and man resulting in a complex structure and consistent themes throughout the entire Bible
What is the primary literary style (or genre) of the Psalms?
Wisdom or Poetry
Who wrote the book of David?
There is no book of David
What is the name of the language that some parts of the Old Testament are written in?
Aramaic
What can happen when we take a Bible verse out of it's historical or literary context?
We can misinterpret what the Bible is actually trying to say
What’s one important message that many people find in the Bible?
Forgiveness
How does understanding genre help interpret a text?
We know what to expect when we know the correct genre
What is the approximate time span of the Bible’s authorship?
About 1500 years
Which language was primarily used in the early church?
Greek
What are the two most important factors in Biblical interpretation?
Historical and Literary context
How do Christians explain the unity of the Bible despite it being written by many different authors?
They believe that God guided each author, ensuring a consistent message throughout the scriptures.
What genre includes books like Genesis and Exodus?
Law
Who is traditionally credited with writing the Psalms?
David
Why is knowing the original languages important for interpretation?
It is important because it might not mean the same thing to us, in English, as it did to the original audience in their language
How does historical context affect our understanding of biblical messages?
The historical context helps us understand what the Author was trying to say to the audience by giving us more details to the story
What is a key verse that talks about the inspiration of Scripture?
1 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Why is it important to consult commentaries, Bible teachers, or pastors, when studying different books of the Bible?
In order to help discover the correct context or genre of the book