God is love (a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person). Love of self is selfishness which is sin.
100
Define word-inspiration.
God told people what to write word-for-word in the Bible.
100
Describe the kite story and tell its importance.
We are like the kite and Jesus is like the boy. We are connected to Him through His principles (the string). We will keep flying as long as we are connected to Him.
100
Define the Greek word "canon."
A straight reed that could be used as a kind of measuring rod or standard.
100
HEISNOWHERE was used to teach what Biblical context problem?
Readability.
200
What word means thinking about thinking?
Metacognition
200
Define thought-inspiration.
God gave men accurate ideas of what to write in the Bible but He allows them to choose their own words to convey His ideas.
200
When does God try to communicate with you?
All the time.
200
Define the English word "canon."
A specific collection of sacred writings that provide a measuring rod or standard for a particular religious community.
200
Why would you translate the Bible from the original language?
1. Sharing with people who speak in different languages.
2. Languages that have changed over time.
3. Discovery of new evidence.
4. Deliberate Doctrinal Changes
300
What do information questions ask?
They ask about lists data, facts, or specifics.
300
Knowing Jesus allows us to know what three things?
Know God
Know ourselves
Know our purpose
300
What books are in the OT Prophecy section?
From Isaiah to Malachi
300
What is inclued in the Roman Catholic canon?
The OT, NT, and the Apocrypha.
300
What are the three keys to a successful devotional life?
Bible study
Your head/mind
Prayer
400
What do synthesis questions ask?
They ask questions that make connections between two topics.
400
What is the purpose of the Bible?
Shows history as Christ’s story. Shows ALL Scripture is inspired by God. Leading us to salvation through faith in Christ.
400
Who was responsible for the first compilation of the NT?
Athansius (the Bishop of Alexandria)
400
What were two issues the Jews had with the Samaritans which caused the Samaritan Schism?