STUDY GUIDE FOR ADDITIONAL READING ASSIGNMENT 4

Charles Hodge, Systematic Theology, Chapter 6, pages 161-196.

Answer the following review questions in preparation for the quiz:

1. Explain the Protestant criterion to establish the canon of the Old Testament.  

2. What is the Protestant doctrine of inspiration, as explained by Hodge?  

3. What was a prophet?  

4. In the New Testament, infallible inspiration is promised to whom?

5. What does "plenary" inspiration mean?  

6. How does Hodge answer the accusation that there are errors and discrepancies in the Bible?  

7. What was Schleiermacher's view of religion?

8. What does Hodge mean by the "completeness" of the Scriptures?  

9. What does Hodge mean by the "perspicuity" of the Scriptures?  

10. What guidelines does Hodge give for interpreting the Scriptures?