Inerrancy
This doctrine teaches that Scripture is without this.
Error
Infallibility emphasizes that Scripture cannot ultimately prove this.
Untrustworthy
When Jesus responds to Satan in Matthew 4 with “It is written,” He appeals to the authority of this.
Scripture
According to 2 Timothy 3:16, Scripture is described using this expression.
God-breathed
Who is the only goated original 151 starter?
Squirtle
Psalm 98:8 says rivers clap their hands. This literary device communicates truth without requiring rivers to have actual hands.
Personification
Isaiah 55:11 says God's Word accomplishes what He sends it to do. This means it fulfills God's intended ____.
Purpose
A Christian understands a biblical command but refuses to follow it. The problem is a refusal to do this.
Submit
According to 2 Peter 1:21, biblical writers were carried along by this person.
Holy Spirit
What movie and specific sport is tied to the song by Muse, "Supermassive Black Hole"?
Twilight, Baseball
A student reads Mark 1:5 and insists that “all Judea” must mean every single individual. This literary device may explain the wording.
Hyperbole
Someone says that because Christians disagree about the meaning of Scripture, Scripture itself must be unreliable. The actual source of those mistaken interpretations is this.
Human fallibility
Someone quotes Philippians 4:13 to claim that God guarantees victory in every sporting event. Using an isolated verse to support a claim while ignoring its context is called this.
Proof-texting
Luke researched eyewitness testimony before writing his Gospel. This demonstrates that inspiration did not eliminate the author's own investigative process.
Research
What is the best Ice Cream?
Pralines-n-Cream
Matthew mentions one angel at Jesus' tomb, while Luke mentions two. Different details do not automatically establish this.
Contradiction
A teacher uses Jeremiah 29:11 to guarantee that every Christian will become wealthy, ignoring the promise's original audience. Which hermeneutical factor was neglected?
Historical contex
A person approaches Scripture with a predetermined belief and forces passages to support that belief rather than allowing Scripture to correct it. Name this practice.
Eisegesis
Paul's letters reflect his vocabulary and personality, while David's Psalms reflect his emotions. The belief that God worked through their distinctive writing styles involves this principle of interpretation.
Human Authorship
What are the 3 newly introduced style of stormtroopers in the spin-off movie based on Han Solo?
A student argues that the Bible must contain an error because a modern English translation uses wording different from the original Hebrew or Greek. This discipline examines ancient biblical manuscripts to evaluate differences in their wording.
Textual Criticism
A student claims that Scripture cannot be trusted because different passages seem to teach different things. A careful interpreter compares related biblical passages before drawing a conclusion. Name this practice.
Cross-referencing
A pastor says, “My interpretation must be right because I have spiritual authority.” A student instead studies the passage's grammar, context, and intended meaning to determine what it actually teaches. Name this interpretive practice.
Exegesis
A pastor claims that because every verse is inspired, any isolated verse can be used to prove a doctrine without examining its original meaning. This misuse of Scripture is called what?
Proof-Texting
What are Mr. Leatherman's Daughters First and Middle names?
Charlotte Darling & Josephine Lovely