PCC BI 250 Bible Study and Instruction Test 4 Hutcheson (Final Exam) (Study Guide Material)

What is the study of the principles of interpretations?

Hermenutics

What is the drawing out of the meaning of a text?

Exegesis

What is placing meaning into a text?

Eisegisis

What kind of approach does exegesis have?

Objective

What kind of approach does Eisegesis have?

Subjective

Which type of interpretation uses semantic range of words, grammar, context, implications of human authorship, and continuity of conclusions with the rest of Scripture?

Exegesis

What occurs when we ignore context, read our own culture into a passage, or are just plain lazy?

Eisegesis

T/F Eisegesis is only concerned with making a point to the passage.

True

T/F Exegesis is concerned with discovering the truth of the passage.

True

T/F Exegesis does not lead to agreement with Scripture.

False

What does eisegesis do?

Forces Scripture to agree with me.

What are the four types of interpretation?

Literal

Grammatical

Contextual

Comparative

Type of interpretation that is called "normal" or "plain"

Literal

This type of interpretation emphasizes the importance and meaning of individual words as given by God.

Grammatical

This type of interpretation assumes continuity and non-contradiction of scripture.

Comparative

What type of interpretation includes historical and immediate context?

Contextual

This type of interpretation is opposite of "allegorical" interpretation.

Literal

This type of interpretation reflects the purpose of language to communicate and approaches Scripture from a common sense perspective, not looking for "hidden meanings"

Literal

This interpretation type says, "Scripture interprets Scripture"

Comparative

This type of interpretation says that since God employed a written language, the rules of grammar are followed.

Grammatical

This type of interpretation may involve figures of speech and descriptive language (eg. simile, metaphor) to help communicate real ideas and events.

Literal

Which context type assumes that God's Word was given to prepared men, at a definite time, and for a specific purpose?

Historical

What type of context assumes that the passages prior to and following a passage may be connected and should be considered?

Immediate

T/F The human author is one of God's communication tools.

True. Ask, "Who is writing this and why?"

T/F God revealed truth progressively.

True. Ask, "What has God already revealed before this?" and "What has he not revealed yet?"

T/F In the specific purpose, we seek God's agenda in the text.

True. Ask, "What was this passage's original purpose?"

What does context refer to?

The setting of a passage

T/F The meaning of a statement is not often determined by its meaning.

False

What is the fence around communicating that protects its meaning?

Context

Even though context may not always tell you what a passage means, what does it often do?

Rules out what it cannot mean.

What kind of context refers to the immediate setting of a verse/chapter/book as well as the overall narrative of Scripture?

Biblical Context

T/F Historical context is when in history something happens.

True

What kind of cultures is characterized by actions and behaviors that are typical of a particular culture?

Cultural Context

What type of context is the genre of literature being considered?

Literary Context

What is the story of the Bible?

Redemption and Hope (Genesis 3:15)

What should you consider about the biblical writer?

His background and relationship to the audience.

What should you consider about the biblical audience?

Their situations and circumstances.

What should you consider about Biblical cultures and customs?

Practices unique to the time and location of the writing.

To discover the significance to the original audience, find out where that overlaps with __?

Us

T/F You do not need to be careful of inaccurate/outdated background information.

False

T/F You should look for validation of a conclusion in more than one place, and from a credible source.

True

T/F You shouldn't get so caught up in the "background" that you miss the teaching in the "foreground."

True

What kind of books are an overview and general background to a book including author and audience?

Bible handbooks

What kind of books often explain relevant historical/cultural issues?

Commentaries

T/F Bible manners and customs books are not helpful tools for studying cultural and historical context.

False

What is the main point of the passage reduced to one sentence?

The Proposition

When finding a proposition what needs to be done first?

Identifying the main point of the passage for the original audience.

What should you do while identifying the main point of a passage for its original audience?

Consider the theme of the book and then how your passage contributes to that theme.

State the main idea from their perspective by asking what would have been their main takeaway from the passage.

What should you do second for creating a proposition?

Restate the main idea for your present audience.

When creating a proposition for your audience, what should you ask?

What does your audience have in common with the original audience?

How does their lesson relate to us today?

T/F You do not need to include an "ought" phrase to reflect the authority of the message. (Eg. "God wants you to...")

False

What are the four characteristics of a good proposition?

Uses "ought" words

Uses action verbs

Uses active voice

Uses positive statements when possible

Good software to use...

BlueLetterBible.org

StudyLight.org

KingJamesBibleDictionary.com

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