Article 1, Of the Scriptures
Who wrote the Bible?
Men Divinely inspired
Who is the Author of the Bible?
God is the author of the Bible
What does Divinely Inspired mean?
God-breathed
What is the principal language of the New Testament?
Greek
What is meant when we speak of the infallibility of Scripture?
That the Holy Scripture is totally sufficient and supreme as God's guide to His Righteous Revelation. It is incapable of error in setting forth Doctrine on Faith and Morals.
What are the other names for the 5 books of Law?
Pentateuch, Torah
What is the definition of Holy?
Perfect and without sin
What is the purpose of the Bible?
Salvation is its end (goal, purpose)
What does the word Synoptic mean?
To see the whole together - a comprehensive view
How many Old Testament books are there?
39
How many major Prophets on there?
4. - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Ezekiel
What is the difference between a Prophet and a Priest?
A Prophet is a spokesman of God to the people A Priest is a spokesman of the people to God
What does Covenant mean?
A binding or solemn agreement; contract; pact
What is the definition of Creed?
Set of fundamental beliefs, or guiding principles
What are the eight Covenants of the Bible and to whom were they written?
1. Edenic Genesis 1:28 Mankind as Obedient Servants 2. Adamic Genesis 3:14 Mankind as Transgressors 3. Noahic. Genesis 9:1. Mankind in Salvation 4. Abrahamic Genesis 12:1-3 Mankind in Faithful Trust 5. Mosaic Exodus 19:3-8 Mankind's Guide to Holiness 6. Palestinian Leviticus 26. Mankind in Obedience 7. Davidic 2Samuel 7:16 Mankind Eternally Secure 8. New Hebrews 8:8-12 Mankind's Covenant Relationship
What are are the divisions of the book of Psalms?
1. Psalm 1-41 Genesis Counsel of God concerning Man and his ways 2. Psalm 42-72 Exodus Counsel of God concerning Israel; their ruin and restoration 3. Psalm 73-89 Leviticus Counsel of God concerning His Sanctuary and His Assembly 4. Psalm 90-106 Numbers Counsel of God concerning Israel and the Nations 5. Psalm 107-150 Deuteronomy Counsel of God concerning Himself and His Word
How many minor Prophets are there?
12 - Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
What is the Apocrypha?
14 books which originated during the period between the Old and New Testaments
b. How many books in the New Testament?
27
How many books are there in the Bible?
66
What is the Pseudepigrapha?
7 false writings penned between 200 B.C. and 200 A.D.
What is a Prophet?
A spokesman of God to the People
What does the word Bible mean?
Books - from the Greek word Biblos
What is another word for Testament?
Covenant
Who wrote the Psalms?
David - 73; Solomon - 2; Heman - 1; Ethan - 1; Moses - 1; Clan of Asaph - 12; Korah - 11; Anonymous - 49
What is Salvation?
Deliverance from the penalty and power of Sin, permitting Man to enjoy the Blessings of God
How many divisions are there to the book of Psalms?
Five divisions
What is the principal language of the Old Testament?
Hebrew
Name which books were written by the Major Prophets
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
Does the Bible contain mistakes?
It is Truth without any mixture of error
What effect does the Bible have on our lives?
It is the supreme standard of all Human conduct
What is the revelation of the Bible?
It reveals the principles by which God will judge us
What letters are used to designate the Greek version of the Old Testament?
LXX
What are the 2 divisions of the Bible?
Old Testament (OT) New Testament (NT)
What is the Greek version of the Old Testament called?
The Septuagint
What is the difference between a Major and a Minor Prophet?
The volume of their writings
What does the word Gospel mean?
The word gospel means good news
Is there anything significant about the designations of the 4 Gospels?
Three are Synoptic; One is a Biographical account
By what means did the writers pen the Bible?
Through Divine Inspiration; Heavenly Instruction
What is the breakdown of the New Testament books?
a. 4 Gospels (Matthew to John) b. 1 book of History (Acts) c. 21 Epistles (Romans to Hebrews) d. 1 book of Prophecy (Revelation)
What is the breakdown of the Old Testament books?
a. 5 books of Law (Genesis to Deuteronomy) b. 12 books of History (Joshua to Esther) c. 5 books of Poetry (Job to Song of Solomon) d. 17 books of Prophecy (Isaiah to Malachi)
What determines the canonicity of the Bible?
a. Apostolicity b. Universality c. Content d. Divine Inspiration
What is the breakdown of the Epistles?
a. Paul's Early Epistles Galatians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians b. Paul's Major Epistles 1 and 2 Corinthians, Romans c. Paul's Prison Epistles Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon d. Paul's Pastoral Epistles 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus e. The General Epistles James, Hebrews, 1 and 2 Peter, Jude, 1, 2, and 3 John