How to Read the Bible I
T/F We should always copy all of the actions of the Old Testament characters.
False
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What do the word "Gospel" mean? In detail
“GOSPEL” – (Greek word) means “good news”
The gospel shares the good news of our salvation that came as a result of the incarnation and the resurrection of Christ.
What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
Short
What are the levels of the Old Testament stories?
Personal, intermediate, and universal?
St. Paul's letters were written to...
Categories of St. Paul's audience
Individual, group of people, or a particular church
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Why can’t a man living in New York be buried in TN?
Because he's still living
Who is the real hero in all of the Old Testament stories?
God
What were some of the methods of persuasion that the prophets used?
Advice; encouragement; promise
Explain the verse in 1 Corinthians 2:12-13
What did the apple say to the banana?
Nothing! Apples don't talk.
What are the practical steps of reading the Bible? (Explain them too)
Reading the Bible (praying first and preparing yourself to receive God's Word), understanding the Bible (using the interpretations of the Church Fathers), living the Bible (choosing one verse and apply it or live it)
What is the difference between foretelling and forth-telling and give an example?
Foretelling is basically guessing the future, but forth-telling is passing down the information. The prophets forth-told what God revealed to them.
“Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14)
Who did St. Matthew address his gospel to?
And so, what did he do in his gosepl?
St. Matthew's gospel was addressed to the Jews so he included lots of Old Testament quotes.
What was the the United States' president name in 2008?
Joe Biden still; his name doesn't change over time
Fill in this verse: "If anyone loves Me, he will ______(3 words)________, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make _(2 words) _______ with him." (_______ 14:23)
"If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him." (John 14:23)
What is the cycle of the prophetic text?
God--> Prophet-->People-->Priest-->God
The Bible is written for mankind, so God left the wording for mankind.
Due to God’s infinite wisdom, He allows us to work with Him in our salvation. We are active participants in the story that God has created.
Because God loves us, He gave us the honor and allowing us to write His Words.
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