The Authority of Scripture

1. What is the definition of the Authority of Scripture?

A) The view that personal experiences outweigh biblical teachings.
B) The belief that church traditions hold more authority than the Bible.
C) The idea that the Bible contains errors and is not reliable.
D) The belief that the Bible is the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice.

2. What is sola scriptura?

A) The idea that Scripture and tradition are equally authoritative.
B) The belief that only church leaders can interpret the Bible.
C) A view that emphasizes tradition over Scripture.
D) The doctrine that Scripture alone is sufficient for understanding salvation.

3. Who is traditionally considered the author of the first five books of the Bible?

A) Moses
B) Paul
C) David
D) Solomon

4. What do Evangelicals generally believe about the Bible?

A) It is without error in the original manuscripts.
B) It is only a historical document.
C) It contains many myths and legends.
D) It should be interpreted literally at all times.

5. Why is the sufficiency of Scripture important?

A) It implies Scripture is outdated and needs modern updates.
B) It suggests we should only read Scripture in church.
C) It means Scripture contains all we need for salvation and godly living.
D) It indicates that additional revelations are required.

6. What term refers to the interpretation of Scripture's intended meaning?

A) Hermeneutics
B) Exegesis
C) Eisegesis
D) Apologetics

7. Who is considered the ultimate authority in the interpretation of Scripture according to many Protestants?

A) Denominational leaders
B) The Pope
C) The individual believer alone
D) The Holy Spirit

8. Which of these describes the inerrancy of Scripture?

A) The Bible was written by flawed humans with no divine influence.
B) The Bible’s teachings may change over time.
C) The Bible is filled with historical inaccuracies.
D) The Bible is without error in the original texts.

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