Basic Christianity

Quiz on Understanding the Holy Bible--part 2

Rev. 19(4/16)

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1. Parables . . .
A - are parakeets that are larger than normal.
B - condense a spiritual truth so we might understand it better.
C - are the same as allegories.
D - are where at least two statements are made in one verse.
2. Regarding symbols, . . .
A - everything is symbolic in the Holy Bible.
B - NOT everything is symbolic in the Holy Bible.
C - are never found in the Holy Bible.
D - are insignificant.
3. The meaning of a symbol is determined by . . .
A - books and / or web sites.
B - what you make it.
C - its context and other principles of interpretation.
D - your denomination or fellowship.
4. One principle is to check the words of a passage in their original language. In order to do that we can...
A - refer to trusted works like those by Vine, Wilson, Strong and Wuest.
B - research it on many sites on the Internet.
C - get at least a Master's Degree in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek.
D - none of the above.
5. It is written in 2 Ki. 2:11, "And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven." This verse . . .
A - is a parable.
B - is symbolic.
C - is a myth.
D - should be taken literally.
6. Now, test your skill. One of these days you might be challenged in regard to the validity of the Holy Bible on Leviticus 11:20 in the KJV: "All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you." Your challenger will say there are no such things as four legged birds. The most apparent way to resolve this is...
A - check the Hebrew on the word "fowl."
B - External Data.
C - shrug your shoulders.
D - Scripture interprets Scripture.
7. In Mt. 5:22 We read Jesus said " But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire." However, He calls the Scribes and Pharisees fools twice in Matthew (23:17 and 19). The same Greek word is used in all three verses mentioned. Aside from the fact that the word could mean two slightly different things, what else can we find to show this is not a contradiction?
A - Another Scripture that would resolve the issue.
B - The immediate context shows that one must have a reason (cause) to call another fool, which Christ did have in regard to them.
C - We read Matthew was a tax collector before committing to Christ and was probably hated by many of his fellow Jews. This was his way to get back at them.
D - The answer is not here.
8. Relating to the Holy Bible, myths . . .
A - are not set forth as fact.
B - are throughout the Holy Bible.
C - are found in the poetical books.
D - are found only in the OT.
9. Prophetic passages. . .
A - may not always place events in the order they are to occur.
B - cannot be understood.
C - only occur in the prophetic books.
D - have myth in them.
10. When we read a promise in the Holy Bible we . . .
A - can claim it as ours.
B - must determine to whom it was directed.
C - ignore it.
D - should feel it can't be for us.
11. The literal approach to the Holy Bible . . .
A - hardly ever applies.
B - is outdated.
C - is often not needed.
D - must apply unless it is absolutely clear that a passage contains terms that are symbolic or representative, a figure of speech is involved, or for similar reasons.
12. When you meet with phrases and passages that obviously are not to be taken literally, such as certain figures of speech, then . . .
A - don't bother to try to understand them.
B - consult a web site.
C - ascertain their meaning by the direction of the Holy Spirit and other principles of interpretation that would be applicable.
D - the answer is not here.

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