Unit Progress Evaluation 2 – Hermeneutics | Study Guide &
Practice Questions 2026/2027
1. To interpret Scripture correctly, we must be able
a) to read Hebrew or Greek.
Select the best answer to each question.
b) to think holistically rather than sequentially.
c) to recognize the intelligence of the ancient
peoples.
d) to think in two worlds: past and present. - correct answers ✔️✔️d) to think in two worlds: past and
present.
2. Which of the following is the most important consideration regarding the author of a book of the
Bible?
a) What relationship did he have with those he
wrote to?
b) What was his name or title?
c) Did the attributed author really write the book?
d) What was the time of the writing? - correct answers ✔️✔a️ ) What relationship did he have with those
he
wrote to?
3. Why are the genealogies of Jesus regarded as valid?
a) They are included in all four Gospels.
b) Genealogies were important to Gentiles.
, c) The genealogies include historical figures who were known to exist.
d) It was necessary to provide genealogies of significant religious and political leaders. - correct answers
✔️✔️c) The genealogies include historical figures who were known to exist.
4. The text presents a passage in Galatians (3:10-14) that deals with faith, works, the law, and Christ's
sacrifice. Which statement provides a valid interpretation?
a) Christ endured the curse of sin because of the means of His execution: crucifixion.
b) Christians are to trust in Christ and also keep the law.
c) Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming cursed for us.
d) The law allowed forgiveness, but not the clearing of the conscience - correct answers ✔️✔️c) Christ
redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming cursed for us.
5. Which of the following phrases best explains the rule "Scripture interprets Scripture"?
a) The entire Bible is the ultimate context of any verse in the Bible.
b) A Scripture will be explained within the same book in which it is found.
c) Theologians should not prepare written interpretations.
d) The New Testament explains the Old Testament. - correct answers ✔️✔a️ ) The entire Bible is the
ultimate context of any verse in the Bible.
6. How do we determine the meaning of a word in the Bible?
a) Look it up in a dictionary or lexicon.
b) Determine its derivation from the original language.
c) Determine its usage as a term in context.
d) Locate the word in a book of original meanings of biblical words. - correct answers ✔️✔c️ ) Determine
its usage as a term in context.
7. Chapter and verse numbers in the Bible
Practice Questions 2026/2027
1. To interpret Scripture correctly, we must be able
a) to read Hebrew or Greek.
Select the best answer to each question.
b) to think holistically rather than sequentially.
c) to recognize the intelligence of the ancient
peoples.
d) to think in two worlds: past and present. - correct answers ✔️✔️d) to think in two worlds: past and
present.
2. Which of the following is the most important consideration regarding the author of a book of the
Bible?
a) What relationship did he have with those he
wrote to?
b) What was his name or title?
c) Did the attributed author really write the book?
d) What was the time of the writing? - correct answers ✔️✔a️ ) What relationship did he have with those
he
wrote to?
3. Why are the genealogies of Jesus regarded as valid?
a) They are included in all four Gospels.
b) Genealogies were important to Gentiles.
, c) The genealogies include historical figures who were known to exist.
d) It was necessary to provide genealogies of significant religious and political leaders. - correct answers
✔️✔️c) The genealogies include historical figures who were known to exist.
4. The text presents a passage in Galatians (3:10-14) that deals with faith, works, the law, and Christ's
sacrifice. Which statement provides a valid interpretation?
a) Christ endured the curse of sin because of the means of His execution: crucifixion.
b) Christians are to trust in Christ and also keep the law.
c) Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming cursed for us.
d) The law allowed forgiveness, but not the clearing of the conscience - correct answers ✔️✔️c) Christ
redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming cursed for us.
5. Which of the following phrases best explains the rule "Scripture interprets Scripture"?
a) The entire Bible is the ultimate context of any verse in the Bible.
b) A Scripture will be explained within the same book in which it is found.
c) Theologians should not prepare written interpretations.
d) The New Testament explains the Old Testament. - correct answers ✔️✔a️ ) The entire Bible is the
ultimate context of any verse in the Bible.
6. How do we determine the meaning of a word in the Bible?
a) Look it up in a dictionary or lexicon.
b) Determine its derivation from the original language.
c) Determine its usage as a term in context.
d) Locate the word in a book of original meanings of biblical words. - correct answers ✔️✔c️ ) Determine
its usage as a term in context.
7. Chapter and verse numbers in the Bible
