Bible Basics
The total number of books in the Protestant Bible
What is 66?
The Hebrew term for the Law, the first 5 books of the Bible
What is the TORAH?
This popular method of Bible Study is known for its three-fold process: Observe, Interpret, Apply
What is INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY?
This term means “to be declared righteous by God.” One of apostle Paul's favorite topics
What is JUSTIFICATION?
This type of enhanced Bible edition provides short commentary and explanations for the biblical text at the bottom of the page
What are STUDY BIBLES?
The 2 major parts of the Bible
What are the OLD TESTAMENT/COVENANT and NEW TESTAMENT/COVENANT?
"Second canon", the set of books included in the Septuagint and used in some Christian traditions, but not included in the Hebrew Bible
What are the DEUTEROCANONICAL BOOKS?
Guiding Light, One Life to Live, and a Bible Study Method
What is S.O.A.P.?
To be “set apart for God’s holy purposes.” A lifelong process
What is SANCTIFICATION?
This handy tool, usually found at the end of the Bible, lists Bible words alphabetically with verse references. Often a "strong" one.
What is a CONCORDANCE?
“God‑breathed”. This word describes Scripture’s origin and Thomas Edison's 1% genius
What is INSPIRATION?
The Old Testament organizational rule of:
5-12 5 5-12
ONE MINUTE ANSWER ROUND
What are 5 Law books, 12 Historical Books, 5 Wisdom/Poetry books, 5 Major Prophets, and 12 Minor Prophets?
This Bible study method keeps our focus pointed to God. King Arthur drew one
What is the SWORD Bible Study Method?
This theological word denotes “God becoming flesh in Jesus and dwelling among us"
What is the INCARNATION?
This type of Bible format provides multiple translations side-by-side for each passage of the Bible
What is a PARALLEL BIBLE?
The Old Testament was primarily written in this ancient language
What is HEBREW?
The 4 Meta-Themes of the Bible
What are CREATION, FALL, REDEMPTION, and RESTORATION?
"To lead out" or "explain". The critical, systematic process of discovering the original, intended meaning of a scripture passage by analyzing its historical, literary, and grammatical context
What is EXEGESIS?
This word means “a covering or payment for sin.” Christ did this for every one!
What is ATONEMENT?
This term refers to the ability to judge well — especially the skill of distinguishing truth from error by examining evidence, motives, and context
What is DISCERNMENT?
This two-word phrase denotes the process of accurately copying and disseminating Scripture by scribes over generations
What is TEXTUAL TRANSMISSION?
"Viewed together" gospels. The gospel of John is not included in this grouping
What are the SYNOPTIC GOSPELS?
The S in S.P.E.C. stands for this
What are 'Sins to avoid'
This important word means “God disclosing truth that humans could not discover on their own”
What is REVELATION?
This two word phrase describes when a Study Bible’s commentary reflects the author's theological prejudices rather than letting the text speak first
What is INTERPRETIVE BIAS?