Biblical Interpretation Study Guide for Final Exam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

What is Step 2?

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

The Wycliffe Bible is

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

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

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

In Latin, "Lectio Divina" means ______.

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

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

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

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

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"?

Meaning and Application are synonymous terms.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A story that uses an extensive amount of symbolism.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the difference betweem Authorial Intention & Reader Response?

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

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

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

What is Step 4?

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

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

The Authorized Version is the Bible of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is translation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Vulgate Bible is Jerome's Latin Translation.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

The following diagram illustrates the process of ________________ preaching.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The "Interpretive Journey" starts with a call to

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

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

Geneva Bible is _____

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

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

Who wrote the Bible?

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

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

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

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

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

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