Hermeneutics
what is hermeneutics defined as
the science and art of biblical interpretation
who is the main character throughout genesis
Abraham
what was the symbol of gods promise to never flood the earth again
a rainbow
what was the name of the tree god forbid Adam and eve to eat of
the tree of knowledge of good and evil
who was the son of God
Jesus
what is the best interpreter of scripture
scripture
what were the 3 promises of this covenant
land, seed, blessing
how does Noah find favor in the eyes of God
he walks with God
what does ex nihilo mean
out of nothing
which of the 4 gospels are not synoptic
john
what principle means that scripture is the best interpreter of scripture
analogia scriptura
what is a covenant defined as
God’s binding commitment to bring redemption.
what does the flood function as
judgement and new creation
define cosmos
an ordered purposeful word governed but god's design
how many books are in the bible
66
what are the 2 criteria's for understanding the bible
authorial intent and divine meaning
what does Abraham and Sarah's earlier attempt to help God through Hagar demonstrate
human impatience and covenant disobedience
define the imago dei
image of god: the basis of human dignity
define ontology, axiology, and epistemology
ontology: being (male female, body and soul)
axiology: values (morality, conscience, vocation)
epistemology: knowledge (intellect logic and rationality)
how old was Jesus when he died
33
what is the most fundamental form of interpretation
translation
what is covenant faith defined as
trust in gods promise despite uncertainty
what is common grace
gods' goodness to everyone including non-believers
put the days of creation in order
day 1: light and darkness
day 2: sky and water
day 3: land and vegetation
day 4: sun, moon, and stars
day 5: birds and fish
day 6: animals and people
day 7: God rested
who was the oldest man in the bible and how old was he
methuselah 969