COURSE SELF-TEST

This self-test will test your knowledge of the whole course, chapters 1 to 11.
It is divided into chapter sections, but you have to do the whole test in one sitting. (If you want to test your knowledge on one chapter only, go back to the chapter and redo the self-test at the end.)

After completing the test, click the "CHECK ANSWERS" button. You will immediately get your score out of 165, also given as a percentage. Correct answers will be backlighted in light turquoise, wrong answers will be backlighted in light purple (without giving the correct answer).

You now have two options:
· Go back over the test and re-answer where your responses were wrong, and click the "CHECK ANSWERS" button again, to get your updated score. You can do this repeatedly, until you have all the correct answers.
· Alternatively, if you click "SHOW ANSWERS", the background colours will remain, but all the correct answers will be underlined and in bold. In this case you cannot continue with the test, but you can see the correct answers where you missed. If you want to redo the test immediately, click "RESET" and do the test again. Or come back later and redo.

However you decide to proceed, check your wrong responses, go back to the chapters if necessary, until you are confident that you have updated your knowledge. Then come back and redo the test, if you wish.

Clicking "RESET" at any time will reset the test to its original state.

Remember, the goal is not to get 100%, but to make sure you understand what you have studied!
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO BIBLE INTERPRETATION
1. What is the main purpose of Bible study?



2. Which statement best describes the Bible?



3. What is the primary way God speaks to His people today?



4. What does "inspiration" mean in relation to the Bible?



5. What is illumination?



6. What is the first step in proper Bible study?



7. What is the main question of observation?



8. Interpretation answers which question?



9. Application answers which question?



10. Why must interpretation come before application?



11. Which approach best avoids misinterpretation?



12. What helps prevent reading our own ideas into the text?



13. What is the ultimate goal of applying Scripture?



14. Which is true of good Bible study?



15. Why is dependence on the Holy Spirit necessary?



CHAPTER 2: THE HISTORICAL-CRITICAL METHOD
16. What is the main goal of the historical-critical method?



17. What is one risk of ignoring historical context?



18. Which is a historical-critical question?



19. What historical detail clarifies favoritism in James 2?



20. A strength of the historical-critical method is:



21. A limitation of the historical-critical method is:



22. "Assembly" in James 2 refers to:



23. Why does Paul's teaching on slavery confuse modern readers?



24. A practical historical-critical tip is to:



25. Asking "Why now?" helps determine:



26. Building historical knowledge should be:



27. Historical context affects application by:



28. Humility in interpretation means:



29. Relying only on scholarship or spirituality risks:



30. Applying Scripture today is like:



CHAPTER 3: THE GRAMMATICAL-SYNTACTICAL METHOD
31. The grammatical-syntactical method primarily focuses on:



32. "Grammatical" refers to:



33. "Syntactical" refers to:



34. Why does this method assume grammar and syntax matter?



35. In Ephesians 2:8, the perfect tense of "you have been saved" indicates:



36. The passive voice in "you have been saved" teaches that:



37. Connecting words like "therefore" and "for" function as:



38. In Ephesians 2:9, "so that no one can boast" is a:



39. The Greek word "poiema" (translated "handiwork") suggests:



40. According to Ephesians 2:10, believers are saved:



41. In John 3:16, the present participle "believes" suggests:



42. The word "so" (houtos) in John 3:16 can mean:



43. The historical-grammatical method differs from the grammatical-syntactical method because it:



44. The two methods are best understood as:



45. Ignoring grammar and syntax can lead to:



CHAPTER 4: THE LITERARY ANALYSIS METHOD
46. Literary context primarily refers to:



47. Ignoring literary context most often leads to:



48. Which genre uses symbolism heavily?



49. Poetry in Scripture often uses:



50. Narrative passages primarily aim to:



51. Parables are best understood as:



52. Wisdom literature focuses on:



53. Epistles are best read as:



54. Commands in epistles should be applied by:



55. Genre awareness helps readers avoid:



56. Prophetic literature often includes:



57. A key rule of genre interpretation is to:



58. Psalms are primarily:



59. Gospel genre emphasizes:



60. Literary context is best examined by reading:



CHAPTER 5: THE CONTEXTUAL INTERPRETATION METHOD
61. What is the core principle of contextual interpretation?




62. Which layer of context is the first you should check when studying a verse?




63. The passage Romans 8:28 is best understood by also considering which immediate context?




64. When Paul writes "Rejoice in the Lord always" in Philippians 4:4, contextual interpretation suggests this command is especially aimed at people who are experiencing:




65. Which of the following is NOT listed as a layer of context in the lesson?




66. One practical step for contextual interpretation is "Start broad, then zoom in." This means you should:




67. In the practice on James 2:14-26, contextual reading shows James is primarily addressing:




68. Which question is central to contextual interpretation and helps determine why an author included material at a particular point?




69. Contextual interpretation differs from the historical-critical method because it focuses primarily on:




70. According to the lesson, why is reading a verse out of context dangerous?




71. Which of these is a recommended step in the six-step practical approach provided in the lesson?




72. In the Philippians 4:4-9 illustration, verse 8 ("whatever is true...whatever is lovely...") is best understood in context as:




73. Which common mistake in contextual interpretation should we avoid?




74. Canonical context helps you see how a passage relates to:




75. After applying contextual interpretation and understanding what a passage meant to its original audience, the lesson emphasizes we should then:




CHAPTER 6: THEOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION METHOD
76. What is the central goal of theological interpretation?



77. Theological interpretation views the Bible primarily as:



78. Which statement best describes the relationship between theological interpretation and other interpretive methods?



79. Which metaphor illustrates the need for theological interpretation?



80. Which of the following is a major theological theme described in the chapter?



81. The theme "Creation and Humanity's Purpose" emphasizes:



82. The theme "Sin and Its Consequences" teaches that:



83. The theme of covenant emphasizes that:



84. In theological interpretation, "Look for Christ" means:



85. In Genesis 22, the ram caught in the thicket represents:



86. Abraham's statement "We will come back to you" shows that he:



87. Which step emphasizes seeing how a passage fits the whole storyline of Scripture?



88. Which of the following is a danger of theological interpretation without careful exegesis?



89. One common pitfall of theological interpretation is:



90. When done well, theological interpretation:



CHAPTER 7: THE CANONICAL APPROACH
91. What is the primary goal of the canonical approach to interpretation?



92. The word "canon" refers to:



93. Why is reading passages in isolation a problem?



64. Brevard Childs emphasized which aspect of interpretation?



95. Which major narrative arc defines the Bible's unified story?



96. Which step is first when applying the canonical approach?



97. "Look for connections to other parts of Scripture" refers to:



98. Which principle states that the Bible should interpret itself?



99. How does later Scripture relate to earlier Scripture?



100. Isaiah 53, understood canonically, points forward primarily to:



101. The connection between Psalm 22 and the crucifixion demonstrates:



102. How does the canonical approach differ from theological interpretation?



13. What caution does the chapter emphasize?



105. Respecting the diversity within Scripture means:



105. What benefit does the canonical approach ultimately give Bible readers?



CHAPTER 8: CULTURAL & SOCIAL ANALYSIS METHOD
106. Cultural and social analysis primarily helps interpreters to:



107. Why is cultural analysis essential for accurate interpretation?



108. Patron-client relationships in the ancient world were characterized by:



109. What characterized ancient social structures?



110. What was a major economic reality of the biblical world?



111. Hospitality in biblical times involved:



112. Why were meals socially significant in the New Testament?



113. Understanding slavery in the ancient world requires recognizing that it was:



114. Social status in the ancient world was primarily determined by:



11. The cultural background of head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11 relates to:



116. Cultural analysis should be used cautiously because it can:



117. The primary goal of cultural study is to:



118. What is an important step in cultural and social analysis?



118. A key interpretive safeguard when using cultural analysis is to:



120. How does cultural analysis differ from the historical-critical method?



CHAPTER 9: THE TYPOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION METHOD
121. What is typological interpretation primarily concerned with?



122. What is a "type" in typological interpretation?



123. What is the "antitype"?



124. Which of the following is a key characteristic of a biblical type?



125. What distinguishes typology from allegory?



126. Which of the following is an example of a personal type?



127. Which of the following is an example of an event type?



128. What does escalation or heightening mean in typology?



129. Which criterion best confirms a legitimate type?



130. The Passover lamb functions typologically by pointing to:



131. The bronze serpent in Numbers 21 is a type because:



132. Typology shows the unity of Scripture because:



133. Which Old Testament institution functions typologically as a shadow of Christ?



134. How should typology shape Christian reading of the Old Testament?



135. Proper typological interpretation ultimately leads readers to:



CHAPTER 10: INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
136. What is the core purpose of the inductive Bible study method?



137. Which step comes first in the inductive method?



138. "Look before you leap" is the key principle of which step?



139. Which of the following is not one of the six basic observation questions?



140. What is the primary danger of skipping the observation step?



141. Which of the following is an example of a connecting word?



142. Which principle is essential for correct interpretation?



143. "Scripture interprets Scripture" means:



144. According to the chapter, how many interpretations does a passage have?



145. Which of the following is a key application question?



146. Which mistake is called "eisegesis"?



147. Which of the following is a common mistake in inductive study?



148. Why is application considered the final step?



149. Which benefit is emphasized for inductive Bible study?



150. What is one of the dangers of interpreting a text without context?



CHAPTER 11: REDEMPTIVE-HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION
151. What is the main focus of the redemptive-historical approach?



152. Why can reading isolated passages lead to misunderstanding?



153. What does the redemptive-historical storyline begin with?



154. Which stage of redemptive history involves God narrowing His focus to Abraham and his descendants?



155. Which event is described as the climax of redemptive history?



156. What defines the "already but not yet" period?



157. Which principle emphasizes that God revealed His plan gradually over time?



158. What does the principle of "organic development" teach?



159. What is the first step in applying the redemptive-historical approach to a passage?



160. What major theme is highlighted in Genesis 22 through the redemptive-historical lens?



161. How does the Abraham-and-Isaac account foreshadow Christ?



162. Which mistake should be avoided when using the redemptive-historical method?



163. What does the chapter say about the unity of Scripture?



164. Why does the redemptive-historical method make the Old Testament more meaningful?



165. What does understanding your location in the story of redemption help with?



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