What is the belief in the Bible's unambiguous clarity?
100
4th Century
When was the New Testament Canon decided?
100
66 books
How many books of the Bible are there?
100
While the Bible is an example of special revelation, creation is an example of this.
What is general revelation?
200
The inspiration of God
What makes the Bible unique?
200
Intelligence and a willing heart
What does it take to read the Bible as the Christian handbook?
200
The book of Acts
What is the book emphasized by Pentecostals? (Different denominations tend to emphasize different books or portions of the Bible)
200
27 books
How many books are in the New Testament?
200
This theological idea found in Genesis 1 can mean that we have rational ability, freedom, dignity, a connection to others and God, and a need for community
Tradition, dialogue with people, & biblical scholars
What are the checks we should use when interpreting the Bible?
300
The Old Testament, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and reason and judgment (hint: they had these things but not the whole New Testament)
What did the early church rely on?
300
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy
What is the Pentateuch/Torah?
300
Also known as negative theology, this theology acknowledges the fact that we cannot fully describe God
What is apophatic theology?
400
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
What is 2 Timothy 3:16-17?
400
An example of this is the way that God's favor towards Israel is expanded to include everyone
What is the progressive tone of Scripture? (The pyramid of revelation)
400
A movement that promotes the visible unity of all Christians
What is the ecumenical movement?
400
It is the longest chapter in the Bible.
What is Psalm 119?
400
This term is central to Jesus' message in the gospels.
What is the Kingdom of God/heaven?
500
To make us better people, more fully in tune with God's love for the world
What is the purpose of the Bible?
500
Reading the Bible anew each time AND learning from those who lived before us
What is balance between the Protestant and Catholic views of the Bible?
500
A Jewish commentary that gives different interpretations of the same passage
What is the Talmud?
500
This verse is the shortest verse in the Bible. ("Jesus wept.")
What is John 11:35?
500
This word means "thanksgiving" and is also another word that is used for Communion/the Lord's Supper.