Examination for
BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS
1). Apostolic hermeneutics created a false blend of spiritual and literal methodology.
TRUE FALSE
2). Jesus Christ is the central focus of all scripture
TRUE FALSE
3). During the Reformation the Bible was withheld from the general public.
TRUE FALSE
4). The allegorical method has its roots in Greek philosophy.
TRUE FALSE
5). Comparative evaluation involves the use of commentaries.
TRUE FALSE
6). The Christological filter clearly distinguishes between that which is of the flesh or ones intellectual ability, from
that which of a spiritual nature.
TRUE FALSE
7). God rarely communicates His will or intentions for our spiritual development and life through the physical,
tangible and/or natural elements of His creation.
TRUE FALSE
8). We should always allow the Scripture to interpret itself first.
TRUE FALSE
9). The natural potential for loss comes when the chapters and verses are numbered.
TRUE FALSE
10). II Peter 1:17-21 deals with our rights of personal interpretation of scripture.
TRUE FALSE
11). The filter of two witnesses helps place value on a text in Scripture
TRUE FALSE
12). The promotion of the mystical method is "The only important meaning is what scripture speaks to me".
TRUE FALSE
13). Desiring to interpret a word, phrase or verse without the environment of surrounding and connected scripture will
often be
a). beneficial
b). time consuming
c). misleading
d). none of the above
14). A concordance and Greek and Hebrew dictionaries will help us understand
a). where a certain passage is found
b). our rights of interpretation
c). biblical culture
d. none of the above
15). Prayerful consideration is an important part of
a). comparative evaluation
b). the rationalistic method
c). eschatological studies
d). practical interpretive techniques
16). The word hermeneutic defined is the science of
a). interpreting
b). studying
c). omniscience
d). neo classic theology
17). The cultural setting and the sociological issues surrounding a particular text may be helpful in understanding the
a). basics in Greek and Hebrew
b). primary meaning
c). theological explanation
d). both b & c
18). Scriptural support for the rights of interpreting Gods word are found in
a). 2 Peter 1:17-21
b). 2 Corinthians 13:1
c). John 1:1-14
d). none of the above
19). References to the plural witness filter are also found in the
a). Nicene Creed
b). Hebrew dictionary
c). Old Testament
d). all of the above
20). II Timothy 3:16 & 17 describe the quality of Gods Word as
a). perfect
b). beneficial
c). inspired
d). all of the above
