Bible 3

As noted in class, the fundamental mechanism for conveying thought is what?

Words

True or False: A single word is of little communicative value apart from a broader context.

True

True or False: It is not our job to determine the meanings of biblical words but to contextually discover the meanings as originally intended.

True

True or False: Of the plethoric word-study tools available in print and digital format, not all are of equal value.

True

What recommended resource alphabetically lists each word in the English Bible with corresponding Hebrew or Greek terms, citing all scripture references where the word occurs?

Exhaustive concordance

Which popular concordance has a well-known, easy-to-use numbering system that helps those unfamiliar with the original biblical languages?

Strong's Concordance

Of the intermediate word-study tools, what resource provides the biblical text in the original language(s) with a literal English translation under each word?

Interlinear

List the four basic guidelines for word-study selection noted in class.

(1) Words central to the passage; (2) repeated words, indicative of a theme or special emphasis; (3) figures of speech; (4) words that are unclear or difficult

True or False: Despite our most diligent exegetical efforts, there are times when precision of meaning in a biblical text is elusive.

True

As modern-day interpreters we are advantaged by having access to what that helps fill in the gaps?

God's complete revelation

True or False: Knowledge of divine truth is attainable (1 Tim. 2:3-4).

True

When a biblical text is not clear and precise, let's ensure our interpretation is consistent with what?

The overall context of Scripture

In the immediate context of John 3:16, who is speaking and who is being addressed?

Jesus is speaking to Nicodemus

What single word in John 3:16 shows that the statement is part of a broader context of meaning?

"For"

For those claiming John 3:16 teaches salvation by simply believing without acts of obedience, how does v. 21 counter this claim?

V. 21 says the one who "does the truth" comes to the light, showing that works/obedience accompany belief

To enter God's kingdom one must be "born again," which involves what two elements? (vv. 3-5)

Water and Spirit

In the broader context of John 3, what action is identified in the practice of Jesus, his disciples, and John the baptist that clarifies what the new birth entails? (vv. 22-26; 4:1-2)

Baptism

When properly translated, John 3:36 contrasts "believing" with what?

Disobeying (not obeying the Son)

True or False: The many conflicting interpretations and religious division are not because of ambiguities but result from God's word being misused, misinterpreted, and misapplied.

True

True or False: Some things in Paul's writings are "hard to understand" (2 Pet. 3:15-16).

True

True or False: Paul could assume his targeted audience already knew certain things that did not have to be repeated or made explicit, to which secondary readers are not privy.

True

In 1 Cor. 7:10-11, is χωρίζω [chōrízō] a bilateral separation (ESV, NIV), unilateral abandonment (NASB, NKJV), or formal divorce (NET)?

Intentionally ambiguous; the slides list all three options without choosing one

Does Eph. 1:4-5 refer to (a) our love or (b) God's love?

Intentionally ambiguous; the slides list both readings (NKJV vs. ESV) without choosing one

True or False: The prospect of intentional ambiguities compels us to think more deeply and allows a more direct and comprehensive application of biblical instruction.

True