Principles of Interpretation #2 Study Guide

What is the definition of Etymology?

How words are derived

What is the definition of Syntax?

How words are related

What is the definition of Lexicology?

The meaning of Words

What is the definition of Parts of speech?

Function of words

What is the definition of Morphology?

The Form of Words

What is the prepositional relationship with the prepositional phrase of Means?

By his blood

What is the prepositional relationship with the prepositional phrase Location?

At Ephesisis

What is the prepositional relationship with the prepositional phrase of Direction?

Toward thus

What is the prepositional relationship with the prepositional phrase of Benefit?

For his Glory

What is the prepositional relationship with the prepositional phrase of Opposition?

Against the devils scheme

What is the types of conjunction/connective for reason?

Because

What is the types of conjunction/connective for Purpose?

In order that

What is the types of conjunction/connective for Contrast?

but, although, though, while, whereas, however, nevertheless, still, despite, in spite of

What is the types of conjunction/connective for Time?

Finally

What is the types of conjunction/connective for Comparison?

as, than, rather, than, instead of, whether, although, as much as, wheras

The Spirit changes the Bible to suit our purposes and match our circumstances.

False

When it comes to biblical interpretation the Holy Spirit is all you need.

False

Our Spiritual maturity affects our ability to hear the voice of the Spirit.

True

The Spirit does not create new meaning or provide new information.

True

The Spirit brings the meaning of the Bible to bear on the reader. The Spirit convicts, illuminates, and empowers.

True

All Scripture is not created equal.

True

A text can mean two different things to two different people.

False

The interpretive process is complete when the meaning of the text is determined.

False

Meaning = significance and application = interpretation.

False

When two people agree on the same meaning of a text it does not necessarily mean they will agree on the application.

True

Every command found in the Bible can be kept today the same way it was kept back then.

False

The historical background of your passage will help your application of the text.

True

When it comes to application think in terms of a pyramid

True

Level 1 (bottom of the pyramid) application is the most general.

False

When applying OT commands we need to ask, “Is the command restated in the NT?”

True

When applying Biblical promises it does not matter to whom the promise was given.

False

In order to apply a promise correctly we need to note if it was conditional or unconditional.

True

The usus loquendi refers to words that only occur one time in Scripture.

False

Hapax legomena describes a words established use by the author.

False

It is important to determine the antecedent of all pronouns for proper interpretation.

True

In Scripture an active verb tense usually describes what God is doing, and a passive verb tense describes how we should respond.

False

When it comes to the interpretation of words the “circle of context” is not important.

False

You should always interpret a passage in light of parallel passages.

True

Parallel passages should help us illuminate a theological principle not eliminate it.

True

Studying parallel passages is more important that studying immediate and extended context.

False

Parallel passages force people to reconcile apparent contradictions.

True

Passages don’t conflict unless one affirms what another denies.

True

The same event may vary in details.

True

All truth is mutually consistent.

True

Not all truth can stand-alone; some truth needs counter-balancing truth.

True

The Bible should be considered the best commentary on the Bible.

True

Parallel means similar or related ideas

True

Matt 7:1 & John 7:24

Contrasting Paraellel

Col 3:22-4:1 & Eph 6:5-9

Exact Parallel

1 John 3:11-24 & John 15:9-17

Comparing Parrallel

Rom 3:28 & James 2:24

Contrasting Parallel

Matt 4:1-11 & Luke 4:1-13

Exact Parrallel

A universal principle is one that should be practiced by all people in every age.

True

A command is cultural if it is not in harmony with 21st century thought.

False

When determining if a command is cultural or universal one should ask, “Can this command be followed in any culture?”

True

A command is cultural if 1st century parallels can be found (example: Essenes performed ceremonial washings or baptisms).

False

A command is cultural if it is not specific.

False

When trying to determine cultural vs. universal consider every text on its own merit.

True

When trying to determine cultural vs. universal you need to ask, does the literal fulfilling of the command help me love God or others more?

True

When trying to determine cultural vs. universal practice the principle of humility.

True