Quiz

Which of the following terms is used to refer to the way in which the Holy Spirit moved human beings to write God’s revelation as Scripture and superintended their work in a way that made their writings infallible?

Timothy 3:16 says that all Scripture is “________.”

Match the name of each view of inspiration with its definition.

Which view of inspiration is defended in lesson 2?

2 Peter 3:15 states that Paul wrote his letters with the ______ that God gave him.

In Acts 4:25, the apostles say that God spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of his servant ______.

Lesson 2 states, “One of the most important implications of the divine origin of Scripture is the Bible’s unquestionable ______.”

What theologian said, “I have learned to yield this respect and honor only to the canonical books of Scripture: of these alone do I most firmly believe that the authors were completely free from error.”

What is the attitude of a “critical interpreter” of Scripture?

What term is used to describe the Holy Spirit’s work of conveying a proper understanding of Scripture to a human being.

John Owen rejected the idea of illumination because he considered it too subjective and easy to misunderstand.

2 Timothy 2:15 says, ” Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a ______ who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”

What is “exegesis”?

Lesson 2 teaches that the Holy Spirit ordinarily illumines us by means of the efforts we put into preparation as we study Scripture.

Lesson 2 teaches that all of Scripture is easy to understand when we have prepared properly and are depending on the Holy Spirit.

What are the three influences on our interpretation of Scripture that are mentioned in the lesson? Mark each correct answer.

Lesson 2 teaches that when we are not living in conformity to the Word of God, it often leads us to misinterpret Scripture.

Which of the following are examples given in lesson 2 about how personal experiences may influence our understanding of Scripture, creating blind spots? Mark each correct answer.