Sample Questions and Answers
What is the primary goal of biblical interpretation?
A. To find hidden codes in Scripture
B. To understand the author’s intended meaning
C. To apply personal biases to the text
D. To debate theological differences
Answer: B
Which method focuses on the historical and cultural context of the Bible?
A. Allegorical Method
B. Historical-Grammatical Method
C. Literal Method
D. Devotional Method
Answer: B
What is the first step in interpreting a passage of Scripture?
Applying the text to modern life
B. Determining its historical context
C. Reading a commentary
D. Translating it into another language
Answer: B
Which of the following terms refers to the study of biblical interpretation?
Exegesis
B. Hermeneutics
C. Theology
D. Eschatology
Answer: B
What does “exegesis” mean?
Reading into the text what you want it to say
B. Drawing out the original meaning of the text
C. Ignoring the text’s original language
D. Comparing one passage to another
Answer: B
What does “eisegesis” mean?
Drawing out the original meaning of the text
B. Interpreting the Bible with strict literalism
C. Reading personal ideas into the text
D. Using only New Testament texts
Answer: C
What is the term for interpreting Scripture in light of other Scripture?
Textual Criticism
B. Systematic Theology
C. The Analogy of Faith
D. Contextual Interpretation
Answer: C
Which genre is most commonly found in the Psalms?
Narrative
B. Prophecy
C. Poetry
D. Apocalyptic
Answer: C
What type of literature is the Book of Revelation?
Historical
B. Prophetic
C. Apocalyptic
D. Narrative
Answer: C
What is the central theme of the Bible?
The life of King David
B. God’s plan of redemption through Jesus Christ
C. The history of the Israelites
D. The end of the world
Answer: B
Which of these is a key principle in interpreting parables?
Focus on every minor detail
B. Identify the main point of the parable
C. Assume all details are literal
D. Ignore the cultural background
Answer: B
What does “canon” refer to in biblical studies?
A rule or standard for Scripture
B. A literal interpretation of prophecy
C. The method of interpreting parables
D. A theological controversy
Answer: A
What language was most of the Old Testament written in?
Greek
B. Hebrew
C. Aramaic
D. Latin
Answer: B
What language was most of the New Testament written in?
Hebrew
B. Latin
C. Greek
D. Syriac
Answer: C
What is the term for the original manuscripts of the Bible?
Codices
B. Textual Criticism
C. Autographs
D. Scrolls
Answer: C
Which of the following is a good principle for applying Scripture?
Apply only the cultural practices
B. Understand the context before application
C. Ignore the original audience
D. Avoid cross-referencing
Answer: B
Who is traditionally believed to have written the Pentateuch?
Moses
B. Abraham
C. Isaiah
D. Paul
Answer: A
Which is an example of wisdom literature in the Bible?
Genesis
B. Proverbs
C. Isaiah
D. Acts
Answer: B
What is the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls?
They are modern translations of the Bible
B. They confirm the reliability of biblical texts
C. They introduce new biblical books
D. They are fictional accounts
Answer: B
What is the primary focus of a literal interpretation of Scripture?
The symbolic meaning behind the text
B. The plain meaning of the text
C. The historical inaccuracies of the text
D. The personal interpretation of the reader
Answer: B
What is the term for God’s self-revelation in Scripture?
Inspiration
B. Illumination
C. Revelation
D. Prophecy
Answer: C
Which Old Testament book contains the Ten Commandments?
Genesis
B. Leviticus
C. Exodus
D. Numbers
Answer: C
Which New Testament book contains the Sermon on the Mount?
Mark
B. Matthew
C. Luke
D. John
Answer: B
What is the main theme of the Epistles?
The life of Jesus
B. The teachings and application of Christian doctrine
C. The history of Israel
D. End-times prophecy
Answer: B
What is the meaning of the term “covenant”?
An agreement between two parties
B. A prophecy about the future
C. A literary device in Scripture
D. A hymn of praise
Answer: A
Which interpretive method emphasizes the author’s intended message?
Allegorical Method
B. Reader-Response Method
C. Grammatical-Historical Method
D. Postmodern Hermeneutics
Answer: C
What is the primary focus of biblical application?
Obeying God’s Word in daily life
B. Reading the Bible for entertainment
C. Debating theological controversies
D. Translating the Bible into new languages
Answer: A
What is the term for interpreting Scripture out of its context?
Eisegesis
B. Exegesis
C. Canonization
D. Hermeneutics
Answer: A
What role does prayer play in biblical interpretation?
It is unnecessary for interpretation
B. It helps the reader gain spiritual insight
C. It replaces historical study
D. It ensures no misunderstandings
Answer: B
What is the best way to interpret difficult passages of Scripture?
Compare them with clearer passages
B. Ignore them entirely
C. Apply modern cultural norms to them
D. Assume they are metaphorical
Answer: A
What is the process of determining the original meaning of a biblical text called?
Exegesis
B. Textual Criticism
C. Hermeneutics
D. Etymology
Answer: A
Which principle helps interpret the Bible by considering its unity and consistency?
Contextual Analysis
B. The Rule of Faith
C. Historical Criticism
D. Reader-Response Theory
Answer: B
What is one of the dangers of ignoring the literary genre of a passage?
Misinterpreting its intended meaning
B. Adding unnecessary historical context
C. Over-relying on biblical commentaries
D. Reducing the theological significance
Answer: A
What is the primary role of the Holy Spirit in biblical interpretation?
To reveal new doctrines outside of Scripture
B. To help the reader understand and apply Scripture
C. To eliminate the need for scholarly study
D. To guarantee agreement between all readers
Answer: B
Which of the following is an example of a prophetic book in the Old Testament?
Ezekiel
B. Proverbs
C. Ecclesiastes
D. Joshua
Answer: A
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