Ch.1 The Bible

Which of the following do not properly identify the attribute summarized in ISCAN?

• S - Scripture

• N - Necessary

• C - Clarity

• A - Applicable

• I - Inerrant

The Greek word for "doctrine" is ​ ​ (a)   meaning ​​ (b)   .

• didaskalia
• teaching
• theopneustos
• yeshua
• learner
• god-breathed
• truth
• alitheia
• Jesus

​ (a)   beliefs that require faith.

• Everyone has
• Only Christians have
• Only religious people have
• Only non-believers have

T/F Christian doctrine is based only on the Bible and nothing else.

• True

• False

The Bible's appeal to itself as the ultimate authority is

• a weak circular argument because it only references itself.

• a necessary circular argument because there is no higher authority to appeal to.

• an example of its clarity.

• a valid reason to be skeptical of its reliability.

The idea that the Bible is "inspired" gives it authority because it means the scripture is the work of ​ (a)   and not merely ​ (b)   .

• God
• Man
• the past
• the present
• priests
• ordinary men

When Christians view scripture as the ultimate "measuring line" or standard for truth they are acknowledging it as

• inspired

• canon

• necessary

• doctrine

(Check all that apply) Clarity means that scripture can be understood, but

• not by everyone

• not all at once

• only with the help of the Holy Spirit

• not without obedience

• only by those with proper training

Reasoning based on creation and personal experience is an example of ​ (a)   .

• General Revelation
• Special Revelation
• the clarity scripture
• the sufficiency of scripture

For which of the following is Scripture necessary?

• knowing God exists

• determining God's will for your life

• viewing God as Just and a Creator

• having a personal relationship with God

• spiritual growth and maturity