What is a historical narrative?

A story that reports what actually did happen

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

Careful consideration of the passages in which the verse is found

The captions (superscriptions) on many psalm

can give valuable clues to the historical background of the psalm.

Identify an interpretive question that requires historical-cultural background.

How does the specific passage relate to the author's purpose?

Hebrew synonymous parallelism is best characterized by

repetition of concepts in different words.

Identify a contribution that was made by Martin Luther in the development of biblical interpretation.

Declared the right of every believer to interpret the Bible

The biblical proverbs are

memorable guidelines for shaping wise behavior.

Which of the following is most helpful in Bible interpretation?

A determination of the structure of the book

Which phraseis the best interoretation of the Song of Solomon?

Anticipation of the consummation of marriage

Pentecostals and evangelicals generally agree on the principles of hermeneutics set forth by

the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy

A basic assumption of biblical hermeneutics is that the interpretation of a passage

is a summary of the authors intent.

An action is said to be normative when

other Biblical passages confirm and repeat it.

Which phrase best describes figurative language? Figurative language

uses symbols which represent other things.

When should a passage of Scripture be taken figuratively?

Whenliteral interpretation would contradict Scriptureor create an absurdity

Which of the following statements best explains the rule: "Scripture interprets Scripture"?

The entire Bible is the ultimate context of any verse in the Bible.

The historical-grammatical method of interpretation holds that

each verse has one meaning based on its words and grammar

Which of the following is a feature or characteristic of a type?

It must resemble in some significant way the thing to which it refers

Which question is the most important consideration regarding the author of a book of the Bible?

What relationship did he have with those who he wrote to?

The term progressive revelation refers to the

unfolding of God's revelation throughout the Scriptures.

How should we interpret the verse, "Show no pity: life for life, eye for eye" (Deuteronomy 19:21)?

Thisprov wastobe usedby judges whowere inoffice atthe timeofthe og writing.

The Gosple of Matthew includes many references to the Old Testament. Therefore, to interpret Matthew, we must consider

all the Old Testament passages quoted by Matthew.

The Old Testament civil laws were beneficial to the people of Israel principally because they

applied truth to their specific historical and cultural contexts.

How should we respond to apparent contradictions among proverbs?

Discern the appropriate time to apply each proverb.

What is a round character in a biblical narrative? A round character is one

who is described with many details.

Which statement from Psalm 19 contains an example of personification?

"The heavens declare the glory of God" (v. 1).

Which statement best describes the error that Job's friends made in their use of proverbs?

They did not understand that Job was an exception to traditional wisdom.

What is the meaning of the term demythologize?

"Removing what Bultman called th emyths (miracles) of Scripture"

What is the first consideration when we attempt to determine th emeaning of a passage of Scripture?

What did the passage mean to the original hearers or the readers?

An imprecatory psalm is one in which the psalmist

appeals for God to take vengence on his enemies.

When a Bible story does not contain a clear explanation, the interpreter must determine the meaning by

carefully studying the way the story is told.

When you interpret Proverbs, it is best to

consider all of the provers on the given subject.

Why is it necessary that Christians live by the ethical principles originally found in the Old Testament?

The ethical principles reflect right and wrong in all ages.

Many Old Testament rules do not apply to New Testament Christians because

theceremonial laws were fulfilled inChrist, andthe civil laws didnot apply.

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1
What is a historical narrative?
A story that reports what actually did happen
A story with a moral
A story, usually with a moral, that could have happened
A traditional or cultural story
2
Which word best describes the term hyperbole?
Relationship
Sarcasm
Contrast
Exaggeration
3
Which would John Calvin regard as most helpful in the interpretation of a verse of Scripture?
The traditions of the church
Careful consideration of the passages in which the verse is found
Knowledge of Greek and Hebrew
Astudy of the mannersand customs of the timesin which the Bible was written
4
The captions (superscriptions) on many psalm
were added during the time of Christ.
are worthless for interpretation and should be ignored.
can give valuable clues to the historical background of the psalm.
are often misleading to modern interpreters.
5
Identify an interpretive question that requires historical-cultural background.
Who was the author?
How does the specific passage relate to the author's purpose?
Is the book rightly included in the canon of Scripture?
Are there applications to the life of a modern Christian?
6
Hebrew synonymous parallelism is best characterized by
a definite rhyme scheme at the ends of lines.
repetition of concepts in different words.
a structure in which the 2nd line contrasts or contradicts the first line.
a sequence of thought patterns.
7
Identify a contribution that was made by Martin Luther in the development of biblical interpretation.
Developed special rules for interpretation in German
Decided that religious symbols and images should be destroyed
Declared the right of every believer to interpret the Bible
Decreed freedom from the Catholic church and the pope
8
A good translation of 1 Timothy 6:10 is NLT, to interpret this correctly, we should understand that the love of money is
the direct cause of every evil.
a cause of all evil.
the indirect cause of every evil.
a cause of various evils.
9
The biblical proverbs are
commands that we are to follow exactly as they are stated.
memorable guidelines for shaping wise behavior.
promises that God will alwaye keep.
complete statemens of theological truths.
10
Which of the following is most helpful in Bible interpretation?
A study of the manners/ customs of the times in which the Bible was written
A determination of the structure of the book
Bible commentaries, word studies, and dictionaries
Knowledge of Greek and Hebrew
11
Which phraseis the best interoretation of the Song of Solomon?
An allegory of God's love for Israels
The right of ancient kings to have concubines
Anticipation of the consummation of marriage
An allegor of Christ and the church
12
Pentecostals and evangelicals generally agree on the principles of hermeneutics set forth by
Rudolph Bultmann
the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy
the Counsils of Trent and Nicea
Karl Barth
13
A commentary gives
biographies of missionaries
the accounts of theological debates
an author's opinion on each verse in a biblical book
complete maps of biblical eras
14
Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit by using what physical substance as a symbol?
Purest gold
Water
A pearl of great price
Wheat ripe for harvest
15
A basic assumption of biblical hermeneutics is that the interpretation of a passage
is a summary of the authors intent.
is revealed directly by the Holy Spirit.
is determined independently by each sincere believer.
reflects the culture of the interpreter.
16
An action is said to be normative when
other Biblical passages confirm and repeat it.
it is performed by a good character in the Bible.
it is expressed as a command to a Bible character.
it is part of the cultural pattern of a Bible character.
17
Identify a procedure to interpret figurative language in a verse of Scripture.
Look for clues in the context.
Compare the versre with the traditional teaching of the church.
Refer to the original Greek or Hebrew in which the verse was written.
Consult the literature on Bible manners and customs.
18
Apsalm inwhich thepsalmst callsfor Godto destroyhis enemiesacc tothe cursescont inthe OldTest covbelongs tothe catcalled
imprecatory.
salvation history.
prophetic.
wisdom.
19
Which phrase best describes figurative language? Figurative language
is designed to allow multiple meanings.
uses symbols which represent other things.
is precise language, as might be used by a scientist today.
is direct, straight-forward speech.
20
When should a passage of Scripture be taken figuratively?
When anything supernatural is mentioned
When it speaks of a miraculous event
Never or very rarely. All Scripture is literally true.
Whenliteral interpretation would contradict Scriptureor create an absurdity
21
Which of the following statements best explains the rule: "Scripture interprets Scripture"?
The New Testament explains the Old Testament.
A Scripture wil be explained within the same book in which it is found
The entire Bible is the ultimate context of any verse in the Bible.
Theologians should not prepare written interpretations.
22
The historical-grammatical method of interpretation holds that
the Scriptures were written in strict grammatical form
Scriptures written inHebrew/Greek are equally inspiredinmodern translations
each verse has one meaning based on its words and grammar
each verse has a different meaning in different historical periods
23
Which of the following is a feature or characteristic of a type?
It must be directly indicated by several authors
Itssufficiently obvious that it need'ntbe identified specifically in the NT
It corresponds in every detail with the person or thing it refers to
It must resemble in some significant way the thing to which it refers
24
Which question is the most important consideration regarding the author of a book of the Bible?
What was the time of the writing?
What was his name or title?
What relationship did he have with those who he wrote to?
Did the attributed author really write the book?
25
The term progressive revelation refers to the
unfolding of God's revelation throughout the Scriptures.
gradual developement of Israel's faith from half truth to total truth.
doctrine that new revelation is continually coming to the church.
evolution of th eJudeo-Christian faith from Genesis to Revelation.
26
The Bible relates that Peter, James, and John climbed a mountain with Jesus. What does the word mountain mean?
Tribulation
A rocky hill
The pathway to heaven
Spiritual difficulties
27
How should we interpret the verse, "Show no pity: life for life, eye for eye" (Deuteronomy 19:21)?
It is permissable under some circumstances to seek personal revenge.
Jesus' teaching negated much of the Old Testament law.
Thisprovision was tobe applied onlyto foreigners,especially the Canaanites.
Thisprov wastobe usedby judges whowere inoffice atthe timeofthe og writing.
28
The Gosple of Matthew includes many references to the Old Testament. Therefore, to interpret Matthew, we must consider
parallel passages in the New Testament.
parallel meaning of Greek and Hebrew words.
passages by different authors in the New Testament.
all the Old Testament passages quoted by Matthew.
29
The Old Testament civil laws were beneficial to the people of Israel principally because they
pointed ahead to God's eternal kingdom of perfect rightousness.
summarized the insights of their leaders.
provided a means by which they could earn eternal life.
applied truth to their specific historical and cultural contexts.
30
How should we respond to apparent contradictions among proverbs?
Select the proverb that has been quoted or applied in the New Testament.
Discern the appropriate time to apply each proverb.
Give equal importance to all proverbs.
Contradictions expand the relevance of proversbs.
31
A psalm that begins with a cry for help is called a psalm of
celebration and affirmation.
lamentation
thanksgiving.
trust.
32
What is a round character in a biblical narrative? A round character is one
who is described with many details.
concerning whom few details are given.
whose choices produce a negative result.
is the main character in an extended narrative.
33
Identify an adjective in this sentence: A gentle south wind began to blow.
south
began
to
wind
34
Which of the following words is a noun?
Happy
Home
Him
Happily
35
Which statement from Psalm 19 contains an example of personification?
"In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun" (v. 4).
"The heavens declare the glory of God" (v. 1).
"O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer" (v. 14).
"May the words of my mouth... be pleasing in your sight" (v. 14).
36
Which statement best describes the error that Job's friends made in their use of proverbs?
Their proverbs were not legitimate.
They did not understand that Job was an exception to traditional wisdom.
They used too many proverbs.
They trusted in their own human wisdom.
37
What is the meaning of the term demythologize?
"Removing what Bultman called th emyths (miracles) of Scripture"
"To clarify the meaning of figurative language in the Scripture"
"To identify those psrts of the Bible that are written in mythic form"
"To devvelop a modern understanding of the Gospels without the miracles"
38
What is the first consideration when we attempt to determine th emeaning of a passage of Scripture?
What did the passage mean to the original hearers or the readers?
Where was the author when the passage was written?
How does this passage relate to the whole Bible?
What does the passage mean to us today?
39
An imprecatory psalm is one in which the psalmist
thanks God for a particular answer to prayer.
appeals for God to take vengence on his enemies.
exults in God as he travels to the temple.
prays a prayer of penitence.
40
The definite article (the) and the indefinite articles (a,an) function as what part of speech?
Conjunction
Pronoun
Adjective
Noun
41
When a Bible story does not contain a clear explanation, the interpreter must determine the meaning by
asking God to reveal hidden truths.
ignoring the historical context and directly applying it to his or her life
carefully studying the way the story is told.
looking for any hidden reference to the church in the story.
42
When you interpret Proverbs, it is best to
consider all of the provers on the given subject.
look for the historical context of the writer.
deny any exception to the general rule.
see the proverbs as unfailing promises.
43
Which question is the most important consideration regarding those who recieved a book of the Bible?
Was the book an encyclical letter (also read to others)?
What was their social status?
Were they young or old?
Did the author of the book ever visit the recipients in person?
44
What is the literary form of the book of Job?
Epic
Drama
Narrative
Blank verse
45
Why is it necessary that Christians live by the ethical principles originally found in the Old Testament?
The ethical principles reflect right and wrong in all ages.
Fallen humans cannot distinguish between right and wrong.
Jesus obeyed the Jewish Law.
We should honor our Jewish heritage.
46
Many Old Testament rules do not apply to New Testament Christians because
theceremonial laws were fulfilled inChrist, andthe civil laws didnot apply.
Christians are completely seperate from all requirements of Judaism.
Christians are no longer bound by agreements made with unbelievers.
Christians are no longer subject to the moral law.
47
When the Bible reports an evil or inappropriate act, the report is said to be
narrative
poetic
normative
descriptive
48
What is the meaning of the word vanity in the book of Ecclesiastes?
Concern for appearances
Desire for wealth
Emptiness
Pride
49
The Life in the Spirit Study Bible is
Pentecostal
Calvinistic
Catholic
a New Age paraphrase
50
A Hallel(often containing the word hallelujah) is what type of psalm?
Lament
Messianic
Wisdom
Praise
51
Allegorical interpretation is a technique for
answering biblical questions.
interpreting figurative language.
gaining spiritual insight.
finding hidden meanings.
52
Which of the following is a good rule to follow regarding chapter and verse divisions?
Try to identify complete thoughts rather than detached verse segments.
Ignore the chapter and verse numbers in all serious Bible study.
Use a translation that includes the original paragraph spaces/ punctuation.
Rec that verse #s are not insp, but the chap div are found in the insp text
53
When you find an Old Testament verse quoted in the New Testament,
realize that the Old Testament passage may no longer be applicable.
turn to the Old Testament passage to find out what it means in context.
rely only upon the Old Testament context.
you can safely ignore the context of the Old Testament passage.
54
What approach is most effective in the interpretation of a difficult passage?
Wait upon God for a special revelation regarding the meaning of the verse.
Locate other verses that include the same words in the original language.
Compare teh verse with similar passages in the New Testament.
Interpretthedifficulttext in comparison toparallel passagesin the samebook.
55
A psalm in which each verse begins with a certain letter is called
Hebraic.
alpha-numeric.
an acrostic.
alphabetic.
56
Hermeneutics teaches us to study the
methods of public speaking
methods of successful pastors
personality types of parishioners
historical setting of Scriptures
57
What is a wise interpretation of the proverb: "A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it"?
Everything is easier if you are wealthy.
Bribes are expected and may be given in foreign countries.
Bribes were permitted in ancient Israel.
Yes, a bribe may helpyou gain favor, but Goddoes not approve ofthis method.
58
An Old Testement pattern or symbol of a New Testament fulfillment is
myth
allegory
parable
type
59
How is it possible to think in terms of the ancient world of the Bible and also in terms of the modern world?
There is very little difference b/w the ancient world and the modern world
There will always be a historical-cultural gap b/w ancient and modernworlds
We have to add modern scientific understandings to the message of the Bible
Theenduring principles of theBible can be appliedin waysapp. tomodern times
60
Hermeneutics is the study of principles for
interpreting the Bible
preaching biblical sermons
disciplining new believers
governing the church
61
In the phrase I have written, which part of speech is the word have?
Adverb
Action verb
Intransitive verb
Helping verb
62
Which statement best describes a proverb?
A global statement covering all contingencies
An expression of a covenant relationship
A vehicle for God's promises
A general statement that does not consider exceptions
63
How do we determine the meaning of a word in the Bible?
Locate the word in a book of originial meanings of biblical words.
Determine its derivation from the original language.
Determine its usage as a term in context.
Look it up in the dictionary or lexicon.
64
Verbal plenary inpiration refers to
God speaking all planets into existence
God's plan for humanity
the confusion of speech at Babel
the entire Bible being fully inspired
65
A proverb that includes the same thought in parallel lines is said to be
comparative.
chiastic.
synonymous.
antithetical.
66
The continuity of teaching between the Old and New Testaments indicates that the
Old Test Law apply today unless they are spec exluded by New Test teaching
civil laws were directed only to Israel.
ceremonial laws will be totally fulfilled at Christ's second coming.
moral laws of the Old Testament are universal expressions of righteousness.
67
In what way did the apostles interpret Scripture?
Christologically
Historically
Allegorically
Theologically
68
Finding what a passage says to us today is
the second goal of interpreting Scripture
the first goal of interpreting Scripture
the only reason to study the Scripture
easier in group setting
69
To interpret Scripture correctly we must be able to
thing holistically rather than sequentially
think in two worlds: past and present
read Hebrew or Greek
recognize the intelligence of the ancient peoples
70
Which is a biblical principle about slaves and masters (Ephesians 6:5-9)?
Slavery is acceptable, even though it is no longer general practice
Christ is the Lord of both slave and master
The institution of slavery should be abolished
Slave owners should release their slaves when they become Christians
71
Which most clearly indicates the author's purpose in a biblical story?
The setting of the story
The statement of the problem
The climax of the story
The outcome or post-script
72
The natural or normal way a language is used is known as its
finite meaning.
infinite meaning.
figurative meaning.
literal meaning.
73
Which rbbinical rule of interpretation is affirmed by the modern teachers of hermeneutics?
Scripture has an allegorical as well as literal meaning
The Pentateuch is the key to interpreting all of the Hebrew Scriptures
The God of Israel has spoken in the tongues of human beings
One must read the whole Bible before attempting to interpret any part of it
74
In understanding Jesus's parables, one must remeber that each parable
has truths about Christ and His kingdom.
has many hidden meanings.
has central truths.
teaches truth in abstract allegories.
75
When using concordances, remember that
they are not available for some versions
they are arranged by books of the Bible
the same word can have different meanings
they are not that helpful to interpretation
76
What part of speech tells us "how"?
Adjective
Conjunction
Adverb
Pronoun
77
What is covenant?
An agreement between nations (usually mediated by ambassadors)
A religious retreat for Catholic sisterhood
An agreement between two parties, with duties that each party agrees to
A will, disposing the property of an indiviual after his or her death
78
What is a qualification of a biblical interpreter?
depending on the Holy Spirit
studying several commentaries
learning Hebrew and Greek
yielding to the pastor's interpretation
79
How are the New Covenant and the Old Covenant alike? Both new and old covenants
trace their roots back to the newly cleansed earth after Noah's flood.
utilize an earthly, temporary priesthood.
require and are based on the faith of believers.
were mediated by angels.
80
This, that, these, and those are referred to as
proper nouns.
indefinite pronouns.
personal pronouns.
demonstrative pronouns.
81
Christians obey Old Testament commandments if they are
renewed in theNew Testament.
posted in public locations.
not specifically cancelled in the New Testament.
representative of the highest ethical standard known to humankind.
82
Gal3:10-14 is a pas that deals with faith, works, the law, andChrist's sac. Which statement prov a valid interpretation?
Christians are to trust in Christ and also keep the Law
Christ endured the curseof sin bc of the means ofhis execution: crucifixion
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law by becoming cursed for us
The Law allowed forgiveness, but not the clearing of the conscience
83
Hermeneutics affects our beliefs about
the deity of Christ
all of the above
speaking in tongues
salvation
84
If a word has a preferred dictionary meaning, how can it mean something else?
The word may have a different meaning in another language.
The meaning of the word depends on the way it is used.
Some people simply do not accept the dictionary definition.
Dictionaries are not divinely inspired.
85
Why are the genealogies of Jesus regarded as valid?
Genealogies were important to Gentiles
They are included in all four Gospels
It was necessary to provide genealogies of religious and political leaders
The genealogies include historical figures who were known to exist
86
A psalm in which the writer expresses repentance would be a psalm in which form?
Thanksgiving
Devotion
Praise and worship
Lament and sorrow
87
Which goal(s) of hermeneutics did Erasmus of Rotterdam fulfill?
Find the original meaning and make modern applications
Determine four meanings for every significant verse
Distinguish Greek and Hebrew thought patterns
Decode the allegories that had been used in previous ages
88
Which best describes a normative action in Scripture?
An accurate report of an unacceptable course of action
A report of manners and customs in Bible times
A pattern for all believers
A requirement fulfilled by a character in the Bible
89
If we say that a certain psalm of thanksgicing, we should expect to find
six sections.
three sections.
no specific organization.
five sections.
90
Which of the following correctly describes the usage of the word "a"?
The word "a" is interchangeable with "the."
The word "a" is correctly called the infinited article.
The word "a" refers to one specific, unique person.
The word "a" is a general word that refers to anyone in a group.
91
In Paul kept on talking until midnight (Acts 20:7), the word midnight means
an exact time of 12:00.
the whole night from sunset to sunrise.
a time of spiritual darkness.
a genral time between 11 pm and 1 am.
92
What should a serious Bible student do when a particular Scripture passage appears to contradict other Scripture.
Consultthe rules of evidence that pertain to therabbinical interpretations.
Give pref to a Script found in the Ep, in contrast to hist or poetical pass
Use the clearand explicit passagesto interpret bscure or implicit passages.
Realizethat many diff people contr to theBible andthey have diff viewpoints
93
To understand a difficult verse in Luke, we should compare it with a parallel passage in
the epistles of Paul.
the Old Testament.
the Book of Acts.
Matthew or Mark.
94
When we refer to the "grand story" of salvation, we mean that
allthe ind storiesof the OldTest contribute tothe greater story ofGods salv
salvation from sin is the only theme found in the Old Testament stories.
we can always find a New Testament truth in an Old Testament story.
all the stories of the Old Testament refer to Christ in some way.
95
Thebalane b/w rightbelief andaction whichGod required underthe OldCov isdemonstrated most clearly bythe Old Test booksof
history (Joshua-Esther).
law (Genesis-Deuteronomy).
wisdom (Job-Song of Solomon).
prophecy (Isaiah-Malachi).
96
Which of the following employs figurative language?
Jesus prayed that Jairus's daughter would be well.
Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd."
Jesus said that He would come back to earth.
John baptized Jesus in water.
97
Identify the subject of the sentence: After Jesus was born, during the time of Herod, Magi came from the East.
Herod
Jesus
East
Magi
98
The first goal of hermeneutics is to
establish a Bible reading plan
purchase several study aids
join a Bible study group
discover the author's meaning
99
Which best describes the reason that we must research the historical-cultural background of Scripture?
We have substituted secular laws for the Law of God
We no longer observe the practices of the Hebrew nation or the Early Church
Inspired Scripture is no longer being written
We recieve the Scripture from others who lived at different places andtimes
100
Which of the following statements best states the "Law of Context?"
Script pas are like pearls on a string, each with its own seperate value.
Scriptural passages are like parts of a garment.
Script pas must be comp w/ writings of godlyauthors through the church age.
Words ina Script pas mustbe comp w thesamewordsused inotherbooksof theBible

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