FOUNDATIONS
How many books are in the Bible?
66
What is a covenant?
A chosen relationship in which two parties make binding promises to each other.
What is sanctification?
Becoming like Jesus.
What are the three components of Inductive Bible Study?
Observation, Interpretation, Application
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.
How did we get the Bible?
Given by God through the prophets and by Jesus to eyewitnesses.
Through which covenant came the 10 Commandments?
The Mosaic Covenant
What is Biblical Meditation?
Filling our minds with the truth of God's Word and allowing it to simmer.
What is the goal of Observation?
Carefully and curiously examine the text to ask insightful questions that guide further study.
James 1:5
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
What are the 4 broad movements of the Bible Metanarrative?
Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration
What is the promise of the Noahic Covenant?
God will never again destroy the earth by water.
What are the 3 original languages of the Bible?
Ancient Hebrew, Aramaic, Koine Greek
What are the 4 main questions to ask in Interpretation?
Content, Relationship, Intention, Implication
Romans 3:20
For no one has ever been made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.
What is the difference between General and Special Revelation?
General Revelation is visible to all and reveals the existence of God but does not offer salvation.
Special Revelation is given by God through His Word and is the only means to know about salvation; Jesus.
List the Blessings and Curses in the Mosaic Covenant.
Blessings: prosperity, numerous descendants, victory in battle
Curses: drought, plagues, disease, defeat in battle, poverty, exile
What are the 3 most common types of Bible translations?
Formal Equivalence, Dynamic Equivalence, Paraphrase
What is the ultimate goal of the Inductive Bible Study Method?
Allowing what has been learned to change the way we live.
2 Corinthians 5:21
For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.
What were the 4 criteria used for the compilation of the New Testament Canon?
1) Written by an Apostle or someone closely associated with one.
2) Written during the time of the Apostles.
3) In agreement with the accepted teachings of Jesus and His Apostles.
4) Used by ALL churches.
Explain The New Covenant.
Jesus brings the new covenant by perfectly obeying the Mosaic Covenant and the removal of sin through His death on the cross, bringing the Holy Spirit.
A blessing to ALL nations.
What is the difference between Exegesis and Eisegesis?
Exegesis uses the original context to supply the meaning of Scripture.
Eisegesis imposes meaning on Scripture through personal context and experience.
What are the 5 pitfalls to avoid in Application?
Moralism, Allegory, Allegorical Moralism, Overemphasizing Minor Points, Over-personalizing Scripture
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.