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

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

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

4. What do Evangelicals generally believe about the Bible?

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C) It is only a historical document.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

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

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

6. Why is the sufficiency of Scripture important?

A) It implies Scripture is outdated and needs modern updates.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

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

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

8. Which of these describes the inerrancy of Scripture?

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

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