Sophomore Bible Test 1 Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on the Sophomore Bible Test 1 review sheet covering theological terms, theories of biblical inspiration and inerrancy, criteria for canonicity, and hermeneutics.

Verbal Plenary Inspiration

Every word of the Bible is inspired by God.

Dual Authorship

The Bible is authored by God and man.

Dictation Theory

God dictates exactly what is written in the Bible.

Limited Inspiration

God inspired biblical writers, but allowed them to make historical errors.

Inerrancy

The original copies of Scripture contain no errors.

Autographs

Original copies of Scripture.

Manuscripts

Copies of autographs or other manuscripts.

Limited Inerrancy

The Bible is only error free in theology.

Only a Man-Made Book

Book is a man-made book - full of errors.

Textual Variants

Differences in manuscripts across Scriptures - never doctrine.

Authority of Scripture

All of the Bible is God's word and requires obedience.

Sufficiency of Scripture

The Bible contains everything necessary for faith and practice.

Canon

Closed list of authoritative and inspired Scripture.

Three Criteria for Canonicity

1) Apostolic: Written by an apostle or in association with one. 2) Orthodox: Agrees with the teachings of older Scripture. 3) Church Usage: Widely used by the early church.

Apostolic (Criterion for Canonicity)

Written by an apostle or in association with one.

Orthodox (Criterion for Canonicity)

Agrees with the teachings of older Scripture.

Church Usage (Criterion for Canonicity)

Widely used by the early church.

Exegesis

Understanding the meaning of a text.

Eisegesis

Putting a meaning into a text.

Illumination

God opens a person's eyes, through the Holy Spirit, to understand the Bible.

Monotheism

Belief that there is only one God.