bible 11 unit 1 test

General Revelation

The knowledge of God and spiritual matters that can be discovered through natural means such as observation of nature.

Special Revelation

The knowledge of God that is disclosed through specific events, scripture, or miracles.

Biblical Inspiration

The belief that the writers of the Bible were guided by God to convey His message.

Biblical Inerrancy

The doctrine that the Bible is without error in its teachings.

Verbal Inspiration

The belief that the very words of the Bible were inspired by God.

Plenary Inspiration

The doctrine that all parts of the Bible are equally and fully inspired.

Biblical Transmission

The process by which biblical texts have been preserved and passed down through history.

Biblical Canon

The collection of books that are accepted as authoritative scripture.

Exegesis

The critical interpretation and explanation of biblical texts.

Eisegesis

The interpretation of a text by reading into it one's own biases or preconceived notions.

Biblical Interpretation (hermeneutics)

The principles and methods used to understand the meaning of biblical texts.

Septuagint (LXX)

The Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, traditionally used in the early Christian church.

Latin Vulgate

The Latin translation of the Bible that was widely used in the Western Christian church.