Theological Context - ANSWER interpreter must consider the system of theology
she has learned (we do not approach the text with a blank space) this includes:
home church, denomination, school, etc.
Plenary inspiration - ANSWER the Bible in every part is fully inspired
Verbal Plenary Inspiration - ANSWER all of the words are inspired
Inerrant - ANSWER always true and never false in all it affirms
Illumination of Scripture - ANSWER "Illumination may be defined as the ministry of
the Holy Spirit whereby He enlightens those who are in right relationship with Him to
comprehend the written word of God."
3 Points of Illumination - ANSWER 1. The natural man cannot understand (1 Cor 2:14)
2. The Christian can understand, but only because he is taught by the Spirit (1 Cor 2:12-
13)
3. Illumination touches both the mind and the heart (Eph 1:17-19)
Sola Scriptura - ANSWER Scripture as ultimate authority (slogan of the Protestant
reformation)
What is scripture for us? - ANSWER The standard
The judge
, Our sustenance
Scripture's Authority - ANSWER The living, triune God himself
The inspiration of the scripture's
The inerrancy of the scripture's
Expert Authority - ANSWER Speaks for the One who is the most reliable source of
knowledge
Moral Authority - ANSWER Speaks for the One who is pure, unstained by sin, &
utterly holy
Command Authority - ANSWER Speaks for the One who had the right to
make demands and expect total obedience
Theological Liberalism - ANSWER A movement from 1800s to today that seeks
to reinterpret Christianity in terms of the Enlightenment. Authority is grounded in
reason, feelings, and experience.
Neo-orthodoxy - ANSWER The theology of recent thinkers who reject liberalism
and accept God's transcendence and man's need for grace. Authority is grounded
in the Word of God
Roman Catholicism - ANSWER The church that acknowledges the pope as its head..
Authority is grounded in scripture, tradition, and magisterium
Magisterium - ANSWER Roman Catholic authority: The ongoing teaching office of
the bishops can produce infallible truth
Eastern Orthodoxy - ANSWER Sees itself as the original, mystical body of Christ.
Authority is grounded in tradition.
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