1. Banned from the Bible: Why?

2. Banned from the Bible: Why? What does the word Canon mean?

3. Banned from the Bible: Why? What does the word Canon mean? Comes from the Greek word “Kanon” meaning G2583 kan-ohn‘ (a straight reed, that is, rod); a rule (“canon”), that is, (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication a boundary, that is, (figuratively) a sphere (of activity): - line, rule.

4. Give three passage of Scripture that speak to the words in the Bible coming from God?

5. Give three passage of Scripture that speak to the words in the Bible coming from God? Exodus 24:4 And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD.

6. Give three passage of Scripture that speak to the words in the Bible coming from God? Exodus 24:4 And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD. 2 Tim 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

7. Give three passage of Scripture that speak to the words in the Bible coming from God? Exodus 24:4 And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD. 2 Tim 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Pet 1:19-21 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

8. According to Dr. Lutzer, we can be certain that the canon of the Old Testament was finalized when?

9. According to Dr. Lutzer, we can be certain that the canon of the Old Testament was finalized when? 400 BC

10. According to Dr. Lutzer, we can be certain that the canon of the Old Testament was finalized when? 400 BC In what city was the canon of the Old Testament agreed upon?

11. According to Dr. Lutzer, we can be certain that the canon of the Old Testament was finalized when? 400 BC In what city was the canon of the Old Testament agreed upon? Jamnia, Israel in about AD90

12. What were the criteria for acceptance into the New Testament canon?

13. What were the criteria for acceptance into the New Testament canon? Apostolicity

14. What were the criteria for acceptance into the New Testament canon? Apostolicity Conformity

15. What were the criteria for acceptance into the New Testament canon? Apostolicity Conformity Acceptance

16. What happened at the Council of Hippo in AD 393?

17. What happened at the Council of Hippo in AD 393? The ratification of the 27 New Testament books.

18. According to Dr. Lutzer, what is the problem with many Gnostics writings?

19. Hybrid teachings, superstitions, and foolish heresies basically fraudulent writings called (pseudoepigraphical)

20. According to Dr. Lutzer, what is the problem with many Gnostics writings? Hybrid teachings, superstitions, and foolish heresies basically fraudulent writings called (pseudoepigraphical) PseudonymsDeceptive unknown authorship Late DatingWritten between the 2 nd and 6 th century No CredibilityAbsents of any eye witness accounts Corruption of TruthBlend of Platonic ideas and Christianity Questionable Content Non-historical and anti-historical, little or no narrative, no sense of chronology, no interest in research, geography, or historical content.

21. Lesson Six Chapter Five A Successful Search For Jesus

22. Lesson Six Chapter Five A Successful Search For Jesus DVD Presentation

23. What is the name of the organization that meets to discuss and vote on the validity of the sayings of Jesus?

24. What is the name of the organization that meets to discuss and vote on the validity of the sayings of Jesus? The Jesus Seminar They believe that our culture needs a new view of Jesus, a Jesus who speaks to modern concerns such as feminism, multiculturalism, ecology, and political correctness this Jesus is a mere man.

25. What percent of Jesus’ sayings would this organization attribute to Jesus’ actual sayings?

26. What percent of Jesus’ sayings would this organization attribute to Jesus’ actual sayings? 18% Red Bead=That’s Jesus Pink Bead=Sure sounds like Jesus Gray Bead=Well maybe Black Bead=There has been some mistake

27. According to the Jesus Seminar, is Jesus more than a man?

28. According to the Jesus Seminar, is Jesus more than a man? No Augustine “ If you believe what you like in the Gospels and reject what you don’t like, it’s not the Gospels you believe, but yourself”

29. In the Book, The Five Gospels, what are the five Gospels?

30. In the Book, The Five Gospels, what are the five Gospels? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John & Thomas

31. Scholars believe that in order to find the true historical Jesus, those studying the Gospels should evaluate them as any other historical work. True or False?

32. Scholars believe that in order to find the true historical Jesus, those studying the Gospels should evaluate them as any other historical work. True or False?True

33. What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents? For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means?

34. What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents? For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means? Biographical Test

35. What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents? For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means? Biographical Test This test answers the question since we do not have the original documents, is our present text based on reliable copies? Since there is a 250 year gap between the original and the copies. Can we be certain we have a reliable textual tradition. Read page 112

36. What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents? For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means? Biographical Test Internal Test

37. What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents? For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means? Biographical Test Internal Test This test asks the question about the primary source of information for the writers themselves. Do they claim to be eyewitnesses to the events recorded, or did they receive the information from credible sources?

38. What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents? For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means? Biographical Test Internal Test External Test

39. What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents? For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means? Biographical Test Internal Test External Test This test asks the question do other historical documents confirm or deny the content of the documents?

40. What is the approximate gap in years between the original and the copies of the New Testament texts?

41. What is the approximate gap in years between the original and the copies of the New Testament texts? Approximately 250 years

42. What is the approximate gap in years for copies of Plato’s works?

43. What is the approximate gap in years for copies of Plato’s works? Approximately 1,300 Years

44. Were any of the books of the New Testament written by eyewitnesses?

45. Were any of the books of the New Testament written by eyewitnesses? Yes

46. What doctrinal truth about Christ would have been outrageous for any practicing Jew to believe?

47. What doctrinal truth about Christ would have been outrageous for any practicing Jew to believe? That a human being was divine

48. Next Week our Concluding Class Session Seven, Chapter Six Divergent Paths: The Church and it’s Competitors