Greg Gifford - Christian Theology I - Quiz 1 Vocab

Bibliology

study of the doctrines of Scripture

Canon

the list of all the books that belong in the Bible

God-breathed

the Bible uses this metaphorically to describe the words of Scripture as being spoken by God

perspicuity

an older term for the clarity of Scripture

plenary-inspiration

the idea that all the words of Scripture are God's words, plenary meaning full

Scripture

the writings of the Old & New Testaments which have historically been recognized as God's words in written form

sufficiency

the idea that Scripture contained all the words of God He intended His people to have at each stage of redemptive history & that it now contains all the words of God we need for salvation, for trusting Him perfectly, and for obeying Him perfectly

self-attesting

the Bible convinces us that its words are God's words

inerrant

Scripture in original manuscripts does not affirm anything that is contrary to fact

clarity

the Bible is written in a way that its teachings are able to be understood by all who will read it seeking God's help and being willing to follow it

infallible

Scripture is not able to lead us astray in matters of faith and practice

general revelation

knowledge of God's existence, character, and moral law that comes through creation to all humanity

special revelation

God's words addressed to specific people, including words of the Bible