Scripture and Communication
What does Inspiration mean in relation to the Bible?
God guiding human authors to write His Word.
What are the three main languages the Bible was originally written in?
Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic
Which prophet was swallowed by a great fish?
Jonah
According to John 1:1, who existed in the beginning?
The Word (Jesus)
What discovery in 1947 provided the oldest Hebrew manuscripts of the Old Testament?
The Dead Sea Scrolls
This term describes the act of revealing or communicating divine truth.
Revelation
How many human authors wrote the Bible?
40
Name the first five books of the Bible.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
John 1:14 — what did the Word become?
Flesh
What invention in 1455 revolutionized Bible distribution?
The printing press (Gutenberg Bible)
What does Missionology mean?
The study of missionary work and spreading the gospel across cultures.
Give the approximate amount of years/span of time that the Bible was written across.
1500-2000 years
What is the book of Job categorized in the Bible as?
Poetry/Wisdom Books
What does John 1:1 say about the Word's identity?
The Word was God
What was the first complete English Bible translation (from Latin)?
Wycliffe Bible (c. 1382–1395)
What does Contextualization mean?
Adapting the presentation of the gospel to a culture without changing its truth.
How many continents was the Bible written on?
3
Which books tell Israel's return from captivity?
Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
According to 2 Timothy 3:16-17, what is Scripture useful for?
Teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness
Which English Bible translation, completed in 1611, became the most influential for centuries?
King James Version (KJV)
What does Communication of Scripture require to be effective?
That the recipient understands the sender's message, asks more questions or changes the way they think.
Name 4 literary forms of the Bible.
Doctrinal, narrative, poetry, law, prophecy, historical, epistles, parables (extra note: Christ)
Through which minor prophet in the OT is Jesus revealed as the Bridegroom?
Hosea
Quote 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
All Scripture is God-breathed... (accept close wording that captures the meaning)
List the five major stages in the history of the Bible's development.
Written, Collected, Translated, Printed, Modern Translations