Appendix A — Chapter Question Answers
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Answers to Chapter Questions
Chapter 1
What three forms of interpretation do not hold to the clarity of the Scriptures? Allegorization, Culturalization, Spiritualization
What are three basic assumptions we must understand before we can study the Scriptures?
The Bible Is God’s Word (Inspiration)
The Bible is Clear and Understandable (Perspicuity)
The Bible is Harmonious and Consistent
What are 5 principles for proper understanding of Scripture?
Scripture is to be Taken in its Natural, Normal and Customary Usage
All Scripture is to be Interpreted Within the Context of the Passage
All Scripture Is To Be Compared With Other Scripture
Contradictions are Only Apparent
Prophesy is Recognizing The Near And Far Implications Of Scripture
What materials exist to aid the study of Scripture? Study Bibles, Concordance, Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Atlas, Introductions
A strength of the NASB Bible is it is very accurate and excellent for study
A strength of the NIV Bible is it is easy to read
A strength of the ESV Bible is it combines precision with readability
True/False – The thicker the Bible, the more useful it will be. False
True/False – Writing notes in a Bible is a bad idea. False
Chapter 2
The Septuagint was important because it was the most accurate translation of the Old Testament into common language and because it established the order of the books used today.
The term Canon means the list of books officially recognized as Scripture
Why did the Roman Catholic church press for the inclusion of the Apocrypha in the Canon of Scripture? To address the concerns of Martin Luther and other that practices of the church were not found in Scripture.
What are some of the practices that are taught in the Apocrypha but that are not found in the rest of the Bible? Prayers for the dead, expiatory sacrifice, almsgiving, intercession prayer, worship of angels, purgatory.
The process for canonizing New Testament writings involves: First: acceptance by the churches, second: validation by the church fathers, and finally: ratification by the church councils
True / False – the Council of Nicea approved the New Testament Cannon. False
The essence of the Gnostic belief on salvation is that one can be saved through knowledge.
Chapter 3
What does it mean to say there is a trinity of the godhead? God is one being in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
What does it mean to say that God is sovereign? He has supreme power to do as He pleases on earth and Heaven.
What does it mean to say that God sustains? He upholds, supports and maintains His creation.
What three ways do we see God exercising election as a sovereign creator? Theocratic, vocational and salvational election.
What characteristics demonstrate that Jesus is God? Eternal, creator, all powerful, all knowing.
Why is the virgin birth important in establishing the character of Jesus? It allowed Jesus to be totally God and totally man, making him the perfect sacrifice.
What was required to free the human race from sin? Christ’s sacrifice on the cross
What activities of the Holy Spirit help us to know that He is God? His activity in creation, the incarnation, inspiration and salvation.
Which ministry of the Holy Spirit involves the impartation of a life that is wholly foreign to fallen man? Regeneration
When does the Holy Spirit take up residence in the life of a believer? At the moment of salvation.
What are the two aspects of sanctification experienced by the believer? Positional and progressive.
What is the significance of being sealed by the Holy Spirit? It guarantees the believer’s experience in Heaven.
Chapter 4
Who created Angels? God in the person of Jesus.
What was the method of the angel’s creation? They were created at the direct command or fiat of God.
What is the primary purpose of angels? To glorify God.
What are the limitations of angels? Space, power, intellect and holiness.
What are the two primary ministries of angels in relation to God? Ministers of worship and personal messengers.
What are the primary ministries of angels in relation to Believers? Revealing, guiding, providing, protecting, strengthening and encouraging.
How did Satan fall from his originally holy state? He rebelled against God.
What was Satan’s punishment? God cast him from his privileged position near the throne of God.
Satan’s efforts are primarily directed against God.
In order to fight against God, how does Satan attack Christians? He seeks to defeat them in their individual and corporate life and service.
Chapter 5
What are five views on the creation of the universe? Historic, young-earth, gap theory, day-age theory, theistic evolution.
What are the three consequences suffered by man as a result of the fall? Total depravity, spiritual death, physical death.
Chapter 6
Regeneration takes place at the moment of salvation and is a total work of God.
Foreknowledge is God looking down through time to see who will choose Him.
Election is God according to His sovereign grace & will and for His own purposes, has chosen (elected) those who will receive salvation.
One way that we can know we have eternal security is that Jesus is acting as our defense attorney before the judgment seat of God, pleading for our acquittal.
Which aspect of sanctification reflects the continual growth of the Believer in Christ? Progressive
Which aspect of sanctification indicates a completed work of God in the life of a Believer and confers “sainthood” on the person? Positional
What are the three questions to answer when sharing your testimony? Life before Christ, what happened to cause trust in Christ, life after Christ.
Chapter 7
What are the three types of church government implied in Scripture? Episcopal, Presbyterian, Congregational.
Which type of church government is described in detail in Scripture? Presbyterian
What are the primary responsibilities of the elders in a church? Teaching doctrine, administrating, and disciplining.
What are the primary responsibilities of deacons in a church? Collectors of funds, distributors of relief, agents of mercy.
What is the purpose of the Great Commission? To bring unbelievers to a saving knowledge of Jesus.
What is the ultimate purpose of church discipline? To purify the church, deter sin, and restore an erring person.
Baptism is only an illustration of what has already taken place in a Believer’s heart.
Why is it not appropriate for an unbeliever to partake in the Lord’s Supper? It is a spiritual experience for those who have a saving knowledge of Jesus.
Chapter 8
The millennium refers to the thousand-year reign of Christ on earth.
The Tribulation refers to the seven-year period prior to the kingdom, also called the 70th week of Daniel.
The Rapture occurs when Christ’s true church is snatched or caught up and removed from the earth.
Why is it necessary for God to usher in a new heaven and a new earth? Because the old earth has been destroyed by the effects of the Day of the Lord and the battle of Armageddon.
What does Satan do after he is released following the millennium? He resumes his wicked ways and rallies people to fight against God.
How does God deal with Satan ultimately? He is thrown into the Lake of Fire.
Who is judged at the Great White Throne judgment? All unsaved mankind.