History and Authenticity of the Bible

Test #1: Introduction — Part One

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True or False

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When speaking of the inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible, this includes the thoughts, words, and even the smallest of letters contained within the Scriptures.

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Believers can lose credibility and cause others to doubt the accuracy of Scripture when they misquote facts about the Bible.

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Hocking says that the Bible has the power to change the hearts and lives of people who trust in it.

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Homiletics is the practice of memorizing Scripture.

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When the instructor refers to "internal evidence" regarding the accuracy of the Bible he means that the Bible is testifying about itself.

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Jesus testified that all of the law is accurate.

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The inspiration of Scripture is based on the fact that there are no lies recorded in the Bible.

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The instructor says the majority of Christians today believe in the inerrancy of Scripture.

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The Bible has more external evidences regarding its accuracy than any other book on earth.

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Through this course, it is the instructor's intention to provide basic information for debates with the biblically illiterate.

Multiple Choice

1.

How many basic principles of interpretation does Hocking plan to discuss throughout this course?

A.	Seven basic principles
B.	Twelve basic principles
C.	Five basic principles
D.	None of the above

2.

Which of the following terms refers to the interpretation of Scripture?

A.	Homiletics
B.	Apologetics
C.	Hermeneutics
D.	Exegetics

3.

In the section entitled "The Importance of the Study," which of the following was NOT a topic of discussion?

A.	The reliability of the Bible
B.	The revelation of the Bible
C.	The results of trusting the Bible
D.	The rationale of the Bible

4.

Hocking says that doubt concerning the reliability of God's authority first began where?

A.	With the false prophets of ancient times
B.	With the popularity of Greek mythology
C.	With the heretical teachings of the cults
D.	With the enemy in the Garden of Eden

5.

How is the word "inerrancy" explained in relation to the Bible?

A.	That the Bible in its original autographs is totally without error
B.	That the Bible in today's modern translations is totally trustworthy
C.	That the original manuscripts contain some human errors
D.	That the Scriptures were written error free by human hands

6.

In which of the following passages does God verify the accuracy of His word?

A.	Revelation 21:5
B.	Revelation 19:9
C.	Revelation 22:6
D.	All of the above

7.

Why does the carnal man not believe in the authority of the Bible, according to the lesson?

A.	Because he cannot find enough evidence to accept it as God's word
B.	Because he has never read it
C.	Because he does not want to obey what it says
D.	Because he knows it contains errors

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What can happen when Christians study various problems relating to the "inspiration" of the Bible?

A.	It can shake their trust in the authority of the Scriptures
B.	It can cause them to turn to other inspired writings for additional insights
C.	It can build confidence and enable them to give answers
D.	It can enlighten the Christian mind to potential errors in the original manuscripts

9.

What are two very important aspects regarding the reliability of the Bible, as taught in the lesson?

A.	Accuracy and authority
B.	Multiplicity and longevity
C.	Consistency and relativity
D.	Clarity and quotability

10.

How does the instructor explain why cult followers are often able to discredit evangelical Christians regarding the authority of the Bible?

A.	Cult followers are more educated than most evangelical believers
B.	Many Christians have never studied materials relative to the authority of the Bible
C.	Cult followers are brainwashed with irrational arguments relative to the authority of the Bible
D.	Evangelical Christians are taught to avoid discussions with cult followers

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