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Dr. Frame teaches in the lesson that the Scriptures not only tell us what is good, but also gives us ________ to carry out its norms.

insight
power
wisdom

According to the lesson, Psalm 33:6-9 teaches us especially that there is power in… _________.

God's Word over creation
The prophetic Word of God
The preaching of the gospel
The written Word of God.

According to the lesson, Isaiah 55:10-11 teaches especially that there is power in… _________.

God's Word over creation
The prophetic Word of God
The preaching of the gospel
The written Word of God.

According to the lesson, Romans 1:15-16 teaches especially that there is power in… _________.

God's Word over creation
The prophetic Word of God
The preaching of The gospel
The written Word of God.

According to the lesson, Luke 16:29-31 teaches especially that there is power in… _________.

God's Word over creation
The prophetic Word of God
The preaching of the gospel
The written Word of God.

What point does Dr. Frame make by quoting Genesis 2 and 3, Exodus 20, John 17:12, and Romans 12:19? Choose the answer that best expresses the teaching of the lesson.

These passages all show that God's Word has authority and must be obeyed.
These passages all show that all people are sinful and cannot obey God without His supernatural work in their hearts.
These passages all show that God always shows mercy on His people, forgiving them for their sin.
These passages are all explicit claims that God's Word is authoritative.

What point does Dr. Frame make by quoting 2 Peter 1:19-20, James 2:10-11, John 13:20, and 2 Thessalonians 3:6? Choose the answer that best expresses the teaching of the lesson.

These passages all show that God's Word has authority and must be obeyed.
These passages all show that all people are sinful and cannot obey God without His supernatural work in their hearts.
These passages all show that God always shows mercy on His people, forgiving them for their sin.
These passages are all explicit claims that God's Word is authoritative.

Which of the following statements express the teachings of the lesson regarding the implications of the fact that God’s Word is authoritative? Mark each correct answer as given in the lesson.

We should study the Word more carefully.
We should pray for illumination as we read the Word.
We should obey all the commands of Scripture.
We should obey God's Word out of love, and not just as a duty.
It is not correct to do what is right only out of a love for goodness itself.

What goal did God have in mind for inspiring Scripture? Choose the answer given in the lesson.

Reveal His will and character so that His people could better conform to Him.
Reveal His plan of salvation to the world so that everyone would have the opportunity to be saved.
Reveal the history of His people so that the world could see His love for them.

How was the controversy regarding the Gentiles finally settled in the Council of Jerusalem, according to Acts 15? Select the best answer.

James appealed to what Amos said about the Gentiles.
James appealed to the love of the brethren for the Gentiles.
James appealed to the historical accounts of recent Gentile conversions.

According to the lesson, what mistake did Thomas Aquinas make regarding the sufficiency of Scripture?

He overestimated the sufficiency of Scripture, because he did not take general revelation into account.
He overestimated the sufficiency of Scripture, because he did not take existential revelation into account.
He underestimated the sufficiency of Scripture, because he believed that Scripture was a supplement to things already taught in general revelation and existential revelation.

How does Dr. Frame explain the meaning of the sufficiency of Scripture? Mark each correct answer.

It fulfills the purpose for which it was written.
It deals directly with all moral issues.
It is complete; nothing needs to be added to it.
Man does not need to deduce anything from Scripture in order to find moral norms for every situation.
Man does not need to take into account the people or situation in order to make a proper application of the moral principles found in Scripture.

What is the meaning of the theological term adiaphora?

It is used by some theologians to refer to areas of life that are morally indifferent.
It is used by some theologians to refer to passages of Scripture that are difficult to understand.
It is used by some theologians to refer to ethical principles of the Old Testament that are no longer applicable in our day.

According to Dr. Frame, which of the following is morally neutral?

Rocks
Our dreams
Our feelings
Nothing

Which of the following statements best describes the meaning of the clarity of Scripture, according to the lesson?

All things in Scripture are easy to understand.
All important things are equally clear in Scripture.
Everything that man needs to know, believe, and observe for salvation are clear in Scripture.

What is another word for clarity that is sometimes used in theology when they refer to the Scriptures?

perspicuity
transparency
precision

Deuteronomy 29:29 says that the ______ things belong to the Lord our God.

spiritual
secret
eternal

Which of the following statements best express the teachings of Dr. Frame regarding the necessity of Scripture? Mark each correct answer.

Scripture is necessary because general revelation and existential revelation are not authoritative and reliable.
Scripture is necessary because General revelation and existential revelation are more difficult to interpret.
Scripture is necessary because general revelation and existential revelation do not clearly reveal the gospel.
Scripture is necessary because general revelation and existential revelation do not communicate some of the moral norms included in Scripture.
Scripture is necessary because general revelation and existential revelation are not infallible.
Scripture is necessary because general revelation and existential revelation do not reveal ethical norms.

According to the lesson, sometimes God speaks through the gospel even when the speaker is not infallible.

True
False

Dr. Frame states that general revelation and existential revelation contain additional ethical norms not found in Scripture.

True
False

Dr. Frame says that impersonal objects are morally neutral.

True
False

Even Peter found some things in Paul’s writings difficult to understand.

True
False

According to Dr. Frame, apart from the Word of Christ in Scripture, there is no access to the gospel message.

True
False

According to the lesson, some people such as infants or mentally incompetent individuals may be saved without understanding the message of Christ.

True
False

Dr. Frame says that the only infallible Word of God is the Bible.

True
False

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