Bible Structure
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the meaning of the word Canon
A rule or standard
the type of revelation that shows the Fathers existence through nature and creation
general revelation
compares ancient manuscripts to determine as percisley as possible, the original text of scripture
textual criticism
main purpose of Christian apologetics
to defend the Christian faith rationally
what books make up the pentateuch
the 5 books of Moses
genesis, exodus, Leviticus, numbers and Deuteronomy
what is biblical inspiration
the Father guided human writers without erasing their personalities or styles
ancient Jewish manuscripts discovered near Qumran in 1947
Dead Sea Scrolls
a surviving manuscript fragment of the Gospel of John
Papyrus P52
bible verse that instructs believers to be ready ti give a reason for their hope
1 Peter 3:15
the reason the MAJOR prophets have that name
their books are longer in content, NOT more important
two criteria used to recognize books of the biblical canon
apostolic or prophetic authority and doctrinal consistency
what is Archaeology
the study of ancient cities, inscriptions, and artifacts to help evaluate biblical history
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what is one common objection claiming the bible has been changes
the five main divisions of the old testament
Pentateuch, historic, poetic/wisdom, major prophets, minor prophets
what is general revelation
gods revelation through creation, conscience and the natural order
an ancient inscription discovered in 1993 that refers to the House of David
Tel Dan Stele
Greek and Latin
why faith is not supposed to be blind faith
faith can be supported by historical, textual, archeological and rational evidence
the central person who connects the bibles story of creation, fall, redemption and resoration
`Jesus Christ
the difference between inspiration and mechanical dictation
inspiration involves the holy spirit guiding authors; mechanical in simply dictating every word (brainwash)
the two ways archeology can strengthen historical confidence in the Bible
providing external evidence and supporting the historical context or details of biblical events
why are large numbers of manuscripts important
ability to compare copies, early witnesses, textual reliability
what is the Greek word "apologia" from the term Apologetic mean
reasoned defense or explanation of ones faith