1. An easy way to think of a biblical principle is to see it as: a. The moral of the story that is supported throughout the whole Bible

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1 page1of5 Name Date Answer the following questions, clearly marking your answers for each. Please note that the final is divided into two sections. Section 1 is comprised of True-False, Multiple Choice, and Short Answer questions. Section 2 represents two essay questions that ask you to integrate what you ve learned in connection to your life and ministry. Please note the time and date your instructor has given for you to have your final exam turned in. Unexcused late exams may be deducted in points at the discretion of the instructor. This is a closed-book exam. Section One: True-False, Multiple Choice and Short Answer Answer the following questions, selecting one of the possible answers given as the correct one, or answering the short answers as they demand. Each question is worth one point. (Sorry, no partial credit will be given on short answer questions - your response will either be all right or all wrong!) 1. An easy way to think of a biblical principle is to see it as: a. The moral of the story that is supported throughout the whole Bible b. The truth that only applies to the audience to which it was written c. The idea that the interpreter likes the most as they study d. None of the above 2. The three languages that the Bible was written in are: a. Hebrew, Greek, and Ugaritic b. Ugaritic, Greek, and Aramaic c. Aramaic, Hebrew, and Greek d. Hebrew, Ugaritic, and Aramaic 3. The Verbal-Plenary Theory of the Scriptures suggests that.

2 page2of5 4. To say that the Bible is inspired by God means that: a. No human beings were included in the final process of our Bible. b. Private interpretation was key to the Bible s understanding, as we see in Isaiah. c. The authors who wrote the texts were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 5. The three elements that make up the Three-Step Model of Bible interpretation are,, and. 6. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the presence of prophecy in the Word of God? a. The gift of prophecy is a gift of the Spirit, and messages were often delivered in poetic form. b. Prophecy is about people, not texts; it is not proper to refer to Scripture as prophecy. c. Prophecy focuses on telling the truth bluntly, not in symbols, images, and metaphors. d. The prophet was to be the final judge of their message s truth. 7. True or False. The difference between translations and paraphrases of the Bible is that translations are never done by committee, while paraphrases always are. 8. Before you can accept a conclusion or statement of your study as a biblical principle you must be certain that you. 9. True or False. Hermeneutics : the discipline and branch of knowledge which focuses on interpretation, especially the interpretation of texts.

3 page3of5 10. The term that refers to the commandments and codes in Scripture detailing God s commands and prohibitions to his people is called the: a. Shema b. Torah c. Deutero-Torah d. Shema-Torah 11. One of the reasons why is it is so difficult to draw out general principles from Scripture is: a. There are not many facts, stories, or materials to process when we study the Bible. b. Most spiritual truths are laid out clearly and obviously on top of the text. c. Most people read the Bible with an intent to relate it to all people and situations. 12. According to the plain testimony of the NT on the Scriptures, one thing we know for sure is: a. The Holy Spirit is the author of the Scriptures. b. Because the Holy Spirit is the author of Scripture, human beings had nothing to do with it. c. Both the Holy Spirit and private interpreters authored the Bible together. 13. The name of the aid that helps us tap into the interconnections between texts of the Bible on the same or related themes by comparing Scripture with Scripture is called a. 14. The term that means unveiling, which includes portions of Daniel and Revelation, and largely deals with end-time issues is called.

4 page4of5 15. One of the errors we ought to avoid when using commentaries in our interpretation is: a. Substituting the commentary s summary for the actual meaning contained in the text b. Forgetting that commentaries were written from a particular perspective c. Accepting the meaning without checking it against what the rest of the Bible teaches d. All of the above 16. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about genres and their use in the Bible? a. God communicated in different forms in the text, and all of them are inspired by him. b. A biblical genre is a particular kind of literary form which has its own rules of interpretation. c. The Bible is not literature but a divine revelation from God and him alone. d. God used the language forms of the Bible to communicate his truth to his people. 17. The meaning of progressive revelation is. 18. True or False. The genre which is written as letters by the Apostles to the churches to encourage them in their walk and witness is called epistles. 19. That form of modern biblical criticism concerned with the study of the language, words, and grammar of the text is called: a. Textual criticism b. Canonical criticism c. Literary criticism d. Linguistic criticism

5 page5of5 20. True or False. A lexicon is a tool of biblical study that gives the definitions of words. Section Two: Essay Questions On a separate sheet of paper, answer TWO of the following three questions as best as you can, seeking to bring together your best thinking and understanding regarding the nature of biblical interpretation. Be as thorough as possible. Each question is worth five points for a possible total of 10 points. Question 1 Describe the Three-Step Model of biblical interpretation covered in the module you just studied. Describe carefully each step, why it is important, what attitudes you need to do it, and the steps involved in doing it. Use Scripture where appropriate, and be thorough in your answer. Question 2 Describe the importance of paying attention to literary forms or genres in the study of the Bible. Explain why they are important, what some of the major genres are, and explain the benefit in considering them as you study the Scriptures. Again, use the Scriptures to illustrate or support your point. Question 3 Select a passage from Scripture, and using the Three-Step Model, provide an example of solid biblical interpretation. Your passage should be no more than five verses, and you ought to limit your study to a single page of notes and comments. Use this question to show your use of the model with an actual text. (Please note: your text and comments for this question CANNOT BE THE SAME as your exegetical project!). Memory Verse Review On the back of this page, please write out from memory the Scripture passages you learned during this course.