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94 Cards in this Set
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God's Perfect Standard of Accuracy
Inerrancy |
Deut. 18:18-20
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Contains Natural and Special Revelation in 1 passage
Revelation |
Psalm 19
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"Not the smallest letter or stroke of the law shall pass..."
Inerrancy-importance of it's details |
Matt. 5:18-19
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Christ declares the period of OT revelation ended and NT revelation beginning
Canonicity |
Luke 16:16
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Christ acknowledges a 3-fold division in the OT
Canonicity |
Luke 24:44
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"The Scripture cannot be broken."
Inerrancy-general reliability |
John 10:35
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Jesus indicated when the NT revelation will end
Canonicity-closing of NT-Jesus prayer |
John 17:23
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The Jews are custodians of Scripture
Canonicity-closing of the OT-Jews treated it as complete. |
Romans 3:1-2
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Five elements of receiving our Scripture-in order
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1.Revelation
2.Inspiration 3.Canonization 4.Transmission 5.Translation |
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The Bible is only the product of human genius. It is not supernatural.
inadequate views of Inspiration |
Natural or Intuitional View
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Human Genius-Bible is divine, but the process is one of supernatural intuition in which any spirit-filled person can write the words of God
Inadequate views of Inspiration |
Mystical or Illuminational View
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"Big Ideas"-The ideas or concepts of Scripture are uniquely & divinely inspired, though not necc. the details or the wording.
Inadequate views of Inspiration |
Conceptual, Dynamic, or "Inspired purpose"
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Some parts of Scripture are totally inspired but not all. usually the inspired ones deal with matters of "faith and practice.
Inadequate views of Inspiration |
Partial
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God approved human thoughts-Inspiration is the act of God approving or endorsing what the human authors wrote naturally.
Inadequate views of Inspiration |
Endorsement
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God so controlled the inspiration process tha thte writers were totally passive instruments like computers
Inadequate views of Inspiration |
Dictation
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Theological argument based on the difference between a singular and plural word.
Transmission |
Gal. 3:16
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5 Criteria used by the Church in recognizing Canonicity
Canonicity |
1. Authority
2. Apostolicity 3. Accuracy 4. Inspiration 5. Acceptance |
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Three kinds of extant Greek manuscripts
Transmission |
1-Papyri fragments-70 2-4 c. scrolls
2-Uncials-250 4-10 c. books w/pp. CAPS 3-Miniscules 2500 10 c. to printing press: cursive |
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6 things that the claim of Biblical "inerrancy" do NOT imply
Inerrancy |
1-Perfect grammar
2-Strict literalism 3-Exhaustive truth-not a science text! 4-20th c. technical language 5-Verbal exactness in quotations 6-Inspiration of all non-biblical literature quoted |
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Theological definition of Inerrancy
Inerrancy |
Because it is the inspired Word of God, the Bible is shown to be w/out error
in everything it affirms in the orig. docs. when all the facts are known and properly interpreted in doctrinal, historical, social, scientific, and moral areas |
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An example of biblical writers engaging in the practice of Theology
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1 Tim 3:16
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Paul refers to another NT portion as "Scripture"
NT Inspiration |
1 Tim 5:18
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Only place where the word "Inspiration" is found
Inspiration |
2 Tim 3:16
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The profitability of Scripture
Profitability |
2 Tim 3:16
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Specifies that the Holy Spirit is involved in the process of giving Scripture
Inspiration |
2 Pet 1:20-21
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Peter calls Paul's writings "Scripture
NT Canonicity |
2 Peter 3:16
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Expanded View
4 Attitudes towards Canonicity |
Roman Catholic theology embraces 3 "equally legitimate" sources of authority:
Scriptures Tradition-Magisterium Pope speaking ex cathedra |
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Naturalistic View
4 Attitudes towards Canonicity |
Liberal view-Canon is by human design
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Encounter View
4 Attitudes towards Canonicity |
Neoorthodox view-as result of human process Bible has no inherent authority, but the reader "encounters" God spiritually.
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Recognition View
4 Attitudes towards Canonicity |
Bible writings authoritative at time of writing because inspired of God. "Recognized" in a historical process to be canonical
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6 factors in Formation of the NT Canon
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1-death of eyewitnesses
2-rise of heresies 3-false canonical lists 4-prolif of many Christian writings 5-existence of complete OT canon 6-Persecution-what to die for... |
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What are three views for the basis for the three fold division of the OT canon?
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1-Chronological
2-Authorial status-Moses, Prophets, others 3-Three Rabbinic Reading Cycles |
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What does someone who believes the OT was divided by chronology do with the Book of Daniel?
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Daniel is kept with the "Writings" because it's thought to be "pseudoepigraphal" or written under a false name.
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What does someone who believes the OT was divided by status of the author do with the book of Daniel?
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Daniel is kept with "Writings" not "Prophets" because he was a statesman not a prophet.
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What does someone who believes the OT was divided by traditional Rabbinic Reading cycles do with the book of Daniel?
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Daniel is read less often.
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2 reasons why we know that the OT canon was considered closed in Christ's day?
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1-Jesus &NT writers treat it as complete-refer to term "Scripture" w/out explanation & quote from every division
2-The Jews treated it as complete, in Romans 3:1-2; Josephus, |
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Could the Koran or Book of Mormon be included in the Canon?
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NO- written after the canon was closed.
adding these would deny the sufficiency of scripture for believers up to this point. |
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Could a lost NT book shown to be accurate, authoritative, written by an apostle or eyewitness be added to the canon? Why or why not?
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NO-adding it would deny the sufficiency of scripture for believers up to this point. John 17:23- Christ's prayer would not be answered.
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"The science of studying the copies of a text whose original is missing in order to determine the form or wording of the original text."
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Textual Criticism
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"The self disclosure of God's person through natural means to all His creatures."
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Natural Revelation
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4 Methods of Natural Revelation
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1-Nature
2-Providence 3-Conscience 4-Spiritual Longings |
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"The self-disclosure of God's person and redemptive message through specific, supernatural means to some people."
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Special Revelation
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4 Methods of Special Revelation
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1-Outward-God actually present, dreams, visions, etc.
2-Inward-spoken prophecies 3-Concursive-God originates- uses personality-Scripture 4-Incarnate-person of Jesus Christ |
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3 Effects of the Fall on God's revelation
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ON Nature-Clouds the clarity of the witness of Creation
ON Man-Clouds humanity's ability to see the truth On the Message-made necessary the comm of a new message of hope for salvation in God's redemptive provision |
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In what way is the method of Natural Revelation different from Special Revelation?
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Natural is Natural
Special is "Supernatural" |
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What are the purposes of Natural Revelation?
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Doxological-for the glory of God
Theological-reveals things about God's person |
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What are the purposes of Special Revelation?
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Doxological, Theological, Christological and Soteriological
glory and knowledge of God, Christ, and Salvation |
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Contrast Natural vs. Special Revelation with regards to "Design"
hint- what did the fall change with regards to man's state? |
natural revelation was for us as "humans", special was for us as "sinners"
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What are the results of Natural revelation?
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Condemnation, Preparation
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What are the results of Special Revelation
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Condemnation, Preparation, Reconciliation
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What are the three divisions of OT Canon?
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Pentateuch
Prophets Writings |
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Jesus treats Daniel as a ________, Moses as the _______ of the ________, and both halves of _________as written by the same author.
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-prophet
-author of the Pentateuch -Isaiah |
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"The recognition that the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments are the authoritative standard for our faith and practice."
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Canonicity
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4 reasons we don't add the Apocrypha as Canon.
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1-factual contradictions with Canon
2-never quoted in NT as authoritative 3-Jews never accepted 4-RC added 9 very late after closing of canon |
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3 steps to Canonization of NT
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1-Writing
2-Collecting 3-Recognizing |
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The study of knowledge is called__________
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Epistemology
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to "read into" the text is called ___________
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Eisogesis
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to "read out from" or "explain" the text is called ______________
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Exegesis
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What are the 4 major views on the question "Is knowledge possible?" (The epistemological divide)
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Classic Theists-Creator vs. Created
Phenomenalists-Noumenal vs. Phenomenal (sensory) Positivists-Religious vs. Scientific Agnostic/Skeptic-Irrational vs. Rational |
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Religion is the ______________ of all our practices that flow from Theology.
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Expression
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TRUE or FALSE
Philosophy is "God-centered" |
FALSE
Philosophy is "man-centered", Theology is "God-centered" |
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What assumption helps us in escape the circular arguments that result from the question "Can knowledge be certain?"
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an external reference between the Knower and the Known...that "the infinite, personal God has revealed Himself in Sciripture"
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What are two common errors in answering the question "Is there meaning in this complex world?"
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Monism-all is God-"the One"
Materialism-the world is all there is - "the Many" |
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The Doctrine of __________ and the Doctrine of ____________ help us to answer the question of meaning in this complex world.
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Creation
Imago Dei |
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The Prophets and Writings were completed and collected by ______
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400 BC
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The Pentateuch was written by _______BC
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1400
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The Codex Sinaiticus, Codex Alexandrinus, and the Codex Vaticanus are all examples of what type of ancient Greek Manuscript?
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The Uncials
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Name 6 reasons the New Testament is Reliable
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1-Quantity of mss
2-Quality of mss 3-Reliability of eyewitnesses 4-Reliability of the copiests 5-written over brief historical timespan 6-Accuracy-Archaeological finds |
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3 criteria important for Translation
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reliable texts
lexicographical method sound linguistics principles |
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5 issues in Translation
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-textual issue-which text to use
-ling issues-Verbal vs. Dynamic equivalence -literary issue-readability -gender-sensitivity -theol issue-reliable |
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"Because it is the inspired Word of God, the Bible is the ultimate standard of truth, morality , and conduct."
what principle does this define |
Authority of Scripture
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What are 4 kinds of Authority
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-Reason
-Experience -Institutional -Scriptural |
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"Because it is the inspired Word of God, the Bible possesses a dynamic quality whereby it produces spiritual results in the lives of people."
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Animation
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3 views on Inerrancy
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-Liberal: insp - inerr -
-Evangelical insp + inerr + -Neoevangelical insp + inerr - |
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Does the term "Inerrancy" refer to actual or textual (variants in mss.) errors?
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Actual
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3 Biblical Proofs for Inerrancy of Scripture
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-God's total accuracy Deut 18:18
-Scripture affirms own accuracy-generally and details -Scripture shows that small details impact theological arguments-single phrases, verb and noun tenses. |
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"Inerrancy is not the historical position of the Church."
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False
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God is a God of Truth.
God Inspired ALL of Scripture Therefore ALL of Scripture is TRUE This argument for inerrancy is based on the ___________ of God |
Character
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"Inerrancy denies human participation in the process."
What argument counters this? |
By analogy with Christ, the Living word. (Christ was human, the divine agent was the Holy Spirit, and though he lived a human life, the product was sinless humanity and perfect deity. Therefore, through the Holy Spirit, humans can product perfection.)
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Define Epistemology
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the study of knowledge
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to "read into" the text
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Eisogesis
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to "read out of" the text or explain
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Exegesis
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4 views on "is knowledge possible?"
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-Classic Theists
-Phenomenalists -Positivists -Agnostics/Skeptics |
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the "expression of all our practices that flow from our theology"
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Religion
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Theology is man-centered.
true or false |
false
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Greek mss. from the 4-10th c written in ALL CAPS
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uncials
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6 reasons the NT is reliable
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-Quantiy of mss.
-Quality of mss. -Reliability of eyewitnesses -Reliability of the copiest -Written over historically brief timespan -Accuracy-Archaeological proof, etc. |
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Because it is the Inspired word of God, the Bible is the ultimate standard of truth, meaning and conduct. This is the definition of __________
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Accuracy
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4 kinds of Authority
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1-Reason
2-Experience 3-Institutional 4-Scriptural |
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"Because it is the Inspired Word of God, the BIble possesses a dynamic quality wherby it produces spiritual results in the lives of people.
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Animation
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Does the term "Inerrancy" refer to textual or actual errors
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Actual
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3 biblical proofs for inerrancy
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God's total standard for accuracy-Deut 18:18-20
Scripture affirms its own accuracy in phrases, words, even small strokes Small details important in theological arguments |
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2 theological proofs for inerrancy
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Character of God
Analogy to Christ, the Living Word |
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3 views of inerrancy
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Inspiration/Inerrancy
Liberal - / - Evangelical + / + Neoevangelical + / - |
