Biblical Interpretation Study Guide for Final Exam

Which one of the following is NOT one of the dangers of preunderstanding discussed in our lecture?

Which of the following is not one of the 4 major genre types considered in our study of the New Testament?

Strength of Formal Approach: Attempts to maintain structure of source language

Geneva Bible is _____

Which one of the following is a danger associated with studying background?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something to look for in paragraphs?

The "Interpretive Journey" starts with a call to

Which one of the following reflects the overriding rule of word studies?

Differences between the KJV and contemporary translations (NIV) are due to differences in the underlying Greek text.

In the Interpretive Journey, we seek to "create meaning out of a text" & "find the meaning that is already there."

A story that uses an extensive amount of symbolism.

Biblical prophecy is both Prediction of the future & Proclamation of God's truth for present, Emphasizes Proclamation

A semantic range refers to all the possible meanings of a particular word.

According to your authors, all we need to have valid biblical interpretation is the Holy Spirit.

The following diagram illustrates the process of ________________ preaching.

Which term is described as the "automatic transportation of the biblical text into our cultural world"?

Which of the following terms describes a critical places where a NARRATIVE seems to take a new turn?

Which one of the following is described as "different categories or types of literature"?

In Latin, "Lectio Divina" means ______.

Illumination is the Spirit’s ongoing work of bringing believers to understand and receive the truth of Scripture

The Old Testament law as part of the Mosiac covenant is still applicable over New Testament believers as law.

Which term describes "a fixed agreement between author and reader about how to communicate"?

What are reasons Christians become uncomfortable with distinguishing Moral, Civil, & Ceremonial laws in OT?(Multi-Select

According to our authors, the Gospel writers sometimes arrange Jesus' actions topically rather than chronologically.

Our authors recommend the use of Bible Codes in biblical interpretation.

Which of the following is NOT one the Difficulties of Translation presented in the text?

According to your reading, the Bible never uses Allegory as a literary technique.

Who wrote the Bible?

Which of the following was the first Bible to make use of the modern principles of textual criticism?

The New Testament contains both informal, private letters as well as formal letters designed for public presentation.

It's important to observe that the Mosaic covenant is closely associated with Israel's conquest/occupation of the land.

Explain the relationship between general universal theological truths and context-specific theologicaltruths.

What is the difference betweem Authorial Intention & Reader Response?

Inspiration is Holy Spirit’s work in lives of human authors of Scripture that they wrote what God wanted to communicate

What is translation?

Meaning and Application are synonymous terms.

Which term describes "a restatement or explanation of a particular English translation"?

What is Step 2?

Allegorical interpretation has a second level of reference beyond the people, things, and events explicitly mentioned in

How many of the letters we have in the New Testament were written by Paul?

A valid interpretation of any biblical text must be consistent with the historical-cultural context.

A biblical event, person or institution which serves as an example or pattern for other events, persons or institutions

The Authorized Version is the Bible of

According to our authors, in which case are we free to Spiritualize our interpretation of a biblical passage?

Once the author loses control of the meaning, many readers will naturally drift into_______the text.

The closer to the____of the diagram, the greater influence it should normally have on your decision about word's meaning

What is Step 4?

"God spoke through the human authors in such a way that his words were simultaneously their words, and vice versa"

The best way to understand what a New Testament letter meant to the original audience is to read one chapter at a time

Which of the following does NOT a criteria for formulating the theological principle of a biblical text?

What do your authors define as "a combination of family and national heritage"?

Please indicate which of the following are elements of Hebrew poetry discussed in your reading.

Which of the following are DANGERS associated with disregarding literary context?(Multi-Select)

It is possible for New Testament teaching to modify or qualify a theological principle discovered in an OT passage

The Vulgate Bible is Jerome's Latin Translation.

In considering Discourse, it's important to ask how your section relates to & connects with sections before & after it.

A ________is a story with two levels of meaning, where certain details in the story represent something else.

Which of the following terms describes "units of connected text that are longer than paragraphs"?

The best way to approach a rhetorical question is to understand that Jesus wants his audience to answer him.

The book says, in our zeal for "superspiritual" meaning we often miss completely the message God has intended for us.

One of the most important thing to do when reading a series of gospel stories is look for connections between episodes.

All of the following should be done in studying a biblical passage EXCEPT:

Which term refers to the the meaning the authors have placed in the text?

Which of the following are foundational beliefs for evangelical Christians?(Multi-Select)

Which of the following are good guidelines for chosing a translation?(Multi-select)

Weakness of Functional Approach: Less sensitive to the source language, which may result in distorted meaning

Interpreters use their imaginations to find deep theological connections not asking what it meant to original audience

The Book of Acts is written as a sequel to the Gospel of Luke.

Which one of the following terms is defined as "a story that uses an extensive amount of symbolism."

Which one of the following is NOT an appropriate question to ask in a Bible Study?

We cannot apply the Bible without knowing what it means, but we can know the Bible without living it.

To grasp God's Word we must _______ the meaning of the text in context and _______ that meaning to our lives.

Which of the following statements are True?(Multi-Select)

We as readers of the Bible are NOT by nature neutral and objective.

Weakness of Formal Approach: Less sensitive to the receptor language, which may result in an awkward translation

Which of the following statements reflects our authors understanding of Revelation?

The interpretation that best fits the context may not be the most valid interpretation.

Define author, meaning, and application as they relate to biblical interpretation.

Which of the following literary genres are represented in Revelation?(Multi-Select)

Which of the following are elements found in the Introduction to a New Testament letter?(Multi-Select)

Which of the following is NOT considerd one of the Synoptic Gospels?

Which of the following General Letters ('GENERAL EPISTLES') is named after its audience rather than its author?

Primary danger of seeking a deeper, spiritual meaning in the biblical text that causes one to miss the actual meaning.

Which of the following statements reflect the role of the Holy Spirit in biblical interpretation?

A biblical event, person, or institution which serves as an example/pattern for other events, persons, or institutions.

Which of the following are themes in the Book of Acts?(Multi-Select)

Which of the following statements reflect THE VIEW OF OUR AUTHORS?(Multi-Select)

Which of the following statements is true?

Which word below is defined as "all of the ideas and experiences we bring to the task of interpretation"?

New Testament letters are NOT written to address specific problems or situations related to the author or to the readers

Identifying the_____is often helps us move from context-specific theological meaning to more general theological meaning

The Spirit doesn't add new meaning to the biblical text; helps believers understand & apply the meaning already there

The Gospel writers never provide their readers with any interpretive instructions or clues

Strength of Functional Approach: A thought-for-thought approach, which focuses on today’s language

"Can we grasp God’s Word apart from the Spirit?”

Which of the following statements is important when applying theological principles?

________is nothing more than transferring the message of one language into another language.

Foreshadowing draws from New Testament passages and then points forward to their fulfillment in Christ

Which of the following are appropriate guidelines for helping you choose the words you need to study?(Multi-Select)

The Wycliffe Bible is