Global University: Intro to Hermeneutics

Identify a consideration that must be made if we wish to base a decision on a passage of scripture
(What must we consider if we want to make a decision based on a scripture)
4-24

Does the Spirit use personal prophecy to convey a divine call to a believer?
(Does the Spirit speak to a person to say they have been called?)
4-25

What is the danger in selecting passages that support personal opinions?
(Why is using certain passages dangerous when we want to back our opinions?)
4-23

God may speak to us in dreams, visions, or prophecy. If these are truly from God they will
4-22

We can know if a preacher or teacher is ministering in the will of God if
4-21

One principle regarding the Holy Spirit's guidance in the interpretation of Scripture is that the interpretation will
(when interpreting scripture)
4-20

What does the Scripture say about spiritual illumination?
(understanding)
4-19

Which statement best answers the question: "Is it possible for an unbeliever to understand the Bible?" An unbeliever
4-18

A principle should be stated
4-17

Which is a main rule in stating a biblical principle?
(When stating a biblical principle, what is one major rule?)
4-16

Which is the best expression of a principle taught in scripture?
4-15

What is the advantage of using a principle as a sermon title?
4-13

Principles should be included in evangelistic sermons because they
4-12

"Watch out that no one deceives you" is a principle in the form of a
4-11

A biblical principle is
4-10

How is the already-not-yet concept illustrated by our attitude toward wealth?
4-9

When is a believer saved?
4-8

What is meant by the phrase
"already but not yet?"
4-7

In what way is the
Kingdom of God like light?
4-6

Which statement describes the
believer's judgment?
4-5

How are the kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven related?
4-4

What is true about the kingdom of God?
4-3

What comparison is made in Galatians 3:14 between Abraham and the Gentiles?
"He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit."
4-2

Identify an important reason for valuing the Old Testament.
4-1

How should twenty-first century Christians apply instructions that were given to the early church?
3-25

The Epistles are referred to as occasional letters because they were written
3-24

To think horizontally
about the Gospels is to
3-23

The most important function of the accounts of miracles in the Gospels is to show the
3-22

What is the common theme of all pericopes? (articles)
3-21

The Gospels give the big picture through a series of smaller literary units called
3-20

Apocalypse comes from a Greek word meaning
3-19

A prophecy that groups together future events that in reality extend over millennia is called
3-18

Prophecy that foretells future events is the hardest to understand because
3-17

The inspired declaration of divine will and purpose is known as
3-16

The meaning of the word "vanity" in the book of Ecclesiastes is
3-15

The statement that best describes a proverb is
3-14

A proverbs that includes the same thought in parallel lines is said to be
3-13

An imprecatory psalm is one in which the Psalmist
3-12

"The righteous will flourish
like a palm tree" is an example of
3-11

"Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge."
3-10

Christians obey Old Testament commandments if they are
3-9

How should we interpret the verse
"Show no pity, life for life, eye for eye?"
3-8

What is meant by
"progressive revelation"
3-7

The new covenant and the old covenant are alike as both
3-6

What is a covenant?
3-5

The principles drawn from
a passage of Scripture are
3-4

The interpretation of a
passage of Scripture
3-3

Regarding the meaning of a Scripture passage, we should understand that
3-2

An action is said to be normative when
3-1

Which word best describes the term "hyperbole?"
2-25

When should a passage of Scripture be taken figuratively
2-24

In the verse
"Paul kept on talking until midnight,"
the meaning of the word midnight is
2-23

The natural or normal way a language
is used is known as its
2-22

Identify the subject of the sentence:
"Do not judge or you too will be judged."
2-21

Identify a way to distinguish
a widening context in Scripture
from a change in context
2-20

The following word bridge that would be used to indicate a comparison is
2-19

What part of speech tells us "how?"
2-18

Which of the following best describes
the difference in usage between the definite article (the) and
the indefinite article (a, an)?
2-17

In the phrase, "I have written,"
what part of speech is the word have?
2-16

This, that, these and those
are referred to as
2-15

In the verse,
"This is the victory that has
overcome the world,"
what is the meaning of world?
2-14

If a word has a
preferred dictionary meaning,
how can it mean something else
2-13

Which of the following words is a noun?
2-12

When Jesus said,
It is also written,"
He was teaching us to
2-11

What interpretive approach should be taken if we wish to learn the meaning of a passage written by Moses?
2-10

When we consider the entire Bible to assist us in understanding a Scripture verse, we are using
2-9

What approach is most effective in the interpretation of a difficult Scripture?
2-8

Chapter and verse numbers in the Bible
2-7

How do we determine the meaning of a word in the Bible
2-6

Which of the following phrases
best explains the rule
"Scripture interprets Scripture"
2-5

The text presents a passage in Galatians 3:10-14 that deals with faith, works, the law, and Christ's sacrifice. Which statement provides a valid interpretation?
2-4

Why are the genealogies of Jesus
regarded as valid?
2-3

Which of the following is the most important consideration regarding the author of a book of the Bible?
2-2

To interpret Scripture correctly,
we must be able
2-1

What is the meaning of the term demythologize?
1-25

Which would John Calvin regard as most helpful in the interpretation of a verse of Scripture?
1-24

John Calvin is identified with what technique of interpretation?
1-23

What was a major contribution of Martin Luther to the development of Bible Study?
1-22

When Jesus pointed out that "The Sabbath is made for people, not people for the Sabbath," what interpretive method was He using?
1-21

A person or thing in the Old Testament that is believed to foreshadow another in the New Testament is called a
1-20

Which of the following is a feature of characteristic of a type?
1-19

Which of the following is the best example of a "type" in the Bible?
1-18

Language used the natural or normal way is known as
1-17

How did the apostles interpret Scripture?
1-16

An allegory is
1-15

The most effective method in determining the intent of a biblical author would be to
1-14

The term "exegesis" refers to
1-13

A biblical application is
1-12

The Living Bible is best described by which statement
1-11

Which statement best explains why the same word can have different meanings in a concordance?
1-10

The Magi knew very little about Jesus, but more was revealed to them because
1-9

In order to study the Bible effectively,
a person much have
1-8

Basic qualifications necessary for effective Bible study include
1-7

When Christians speak of revelation
they refer to
1-6

When using concordances,
remember that
1-5

How can we determine what a passage
in the Bible means?
1-4

What is a qualification of a
Bible interpreter?
1-3

Hermeneutics teaches us to study the
1-2