AY Honor Biblical Interpretation Answer Key

Biblical Interpretation

Skill Level

1

Year

2025

Version

23.10.2025

Approval authority

South American Division

1

Why is it important to correctly interpret the Bible?

2

With the help of your pastor or elder, study the meaning of:

2a

Revelation

2b

Inspiration

2c

Illumination

3

Define exegesis.

4

How does exegesis apply to Bible study?

5

Define hermeneutics.

6

How does hermeneutics apply to Bible study?

7

With the help of your pastor or elder, perform exegesis and hermeneutics of the following texts:

7a

Exodus 3:5

7b

Acts 10:12-13

7c

Colossians 2:16

8

Choose one of the texts from the previous requirement and explain it, using exegesis and hermeneutics, to a friend or family member.

9

Regarding the methods of Biblical interpretation, define:

9a

Pretist method

9b

Futurist method

9c

Historicist method

9d

Idealist method

10

Write an essay of at least 500 words, identifying which of the above methods is used by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, why it is used, and whether, in your opinion, it is the most coherent method.

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