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The apparatus in the Nessi-Ala text refers to the commentary on the Bible.
The apparatus in the Nessi-Ala text refers to the commentary on the Bible.
False
The author of the commentary explained every variant in the apparatus in an essay alongside the text.
The author of the commentary explained every variant in the apparatus in an essay alongside the text.
True
The problem of iticism in biblical manuscripts arises from scribal errors due to similar pronunciations of vowels or diphthongs in Greek.
The problem of iticism in biblical manuscripts arises from scribal errors due to similar pronunciations of vowels or diphthongs in Greek.
True
The author's commentary only focuses on the book of John.
The author's commentary only focuses on the book of John.
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Metzger's book is a reference for understanding the text of the Old Testament.
Metzger's book is a reference for understanding the text of the Old Testament.
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The author's commentary is intended for advanced biblical scholars only.
The author's commentary is intended for advanced biblical scholars only.
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According to the speaker, most commentaries on 1 John focus on the historical and cultural context of the book.
According to the speaker, most commentaries on 1 John focus on the historical and cultural context of the book.
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The speaker has started saying 'the Bible says' instead of 'Paul said' in their preaching.
The speaker has started saying 'the Bible says' instead of 'Paul said' in their preaching.
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The speaker is critical of commentaries that focus on the authors of the Bible.
The speaker is critical of commentaries that focus on the authors of the Bible.
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Stott's writings emphasize God and Christ in his commentaries.
Stott's writings emphasize God and Christ in his commentaries.
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The speaker believes that the mainstream of biblical commentary is focused on God.
The speaker believes that the mainstream of biblical commentary is focused on God.
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The speaker has stopped preaching because of the emphasis on human aspects in biblical commentaries.
The speaker has stopped preaching because of the emphasis on human aspects in biblical commentaries.
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The most frequently mentioned word in New Testament letters is Jesus.
The most frequently mentioned word in New Testament letters is Jesus.
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The writer of 1 John rarely mentions God.
The writer of 1 John rarely mentions God.
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Courios is always used by Paul to refer to Jesus.
Courios is always used by Paul to refer to Jesus.
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The majority of the time, Paul uses courios to refer to Jesus.
The majority of the time, Paul uses courios to refer to Jesus.
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The commentaries on 1 John always emphasize the importance of God in the text.
The commentaries on 1 John always emphasize the importance of God in the text.
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The introductory material in the two course commentaries should be read before the class starts.
The introductory material in the two course commentaries should be read before the class starts.
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The cross-reference analysis was accessible in the entirety of the biblical manuscript.
The cross-reference analysis was accessible in the entirety of the biblical manuscript.
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The speaker believes that the word 'hot' in Luke refers to Jesus.
The speaker believes that the word 'hot' in Luke refers to Jesus.
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The commentary only focuses on the book of Isaiah.
The commentary only focuses on the book of Isaiah.
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The handbook edition of the critical apparatus provides a comprehensive list of all variants from the 140 manuscripts of 1st John.
The handbook edition of the critical apparatus provides a comprehensive list of all variants from the 140 manuscripts of 1st John.
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The speaker is discussing the Gospel of Luke.
The speaker is discussing the Gospel of Luke.
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The title of 1st John in the ancient Greek manuscripts is always 'Epistle of John the Evangelist'.
The title of 1st John in the ancient Greek manuscripts is always 'Epistle of John the Evangelist'.
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The speaker is discussing the concept of objectification in biblical manuscripts.
The speaker is discussing the concept of objectification in biblical manuscripts.
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The UBS critical edition of the Johannine Epistles was published in the 1970s.
The UBS critical edition of the Johannine Epistles was published in the 1970s.
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The speaker emphasizes the creative power of God's word in the scriptures.
The speaker emphasizes the creative power of God's word in the scriptures.
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The author's commentary focuses on the book of 1st John only.
The author's commentary focuses on the book of 1st John only.
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The author's commentary provides a detailed explanation of the variants in the critical apparatus.
The author's commentary provides a detailed explanation of the variants in the critical apparatus.
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In ancient Greek manuscripts, the title of 1st John is typically found at the beginning of the manuscript.
In ancient Greek manuscripts, the title of 1st John is typically found at the beginning of the manuscript.
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The word 'God' occurs frequently in New Testament letters, especially in Paul's writings.
The word 'God' occurs frequently in New Testament letters, especially in Paul's writings.
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Courios in Paul's writings always refers to Jesus.
Courios in Paul's writings always refers to Jesus.
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The author's commentary focuses on the historical and cultural context of the book of 1 John.
The author's commentary focuses on the historical and cultural context of the book of 1 John.
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The introductory material in the two course commentaries should be read after the class starts.
The introductory material in the two course commentaries should be read after the class starts.
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The majority of commentaries on 1 John focus on God.
The majority of commentaries on 1 John focus on God.
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The word 'God' rarely occurs in the book of 1 John.
The word 'God' rarely occurs in the book of 1 John.
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John the son of Zebedee is the author of the Gospel of John and the three letters of John.
John the son of Zebedee is the author of the Gospel of John and the three letters of John.
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The Book Study Concordance of the New Testament is a reference book that covers the entire Bible.
The Book Study Concordance of the New Testament is a reference book that covers the entire Bible.
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The speaker's MA thesis was focused on the benefit of the church.
The speaker's MA thesis was focused on the benefit of the church.
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The speaker was considering planting churches in Montana and Iceland after completing their MA thesis.
The speaker was considering planting churches in Montana and Iceland after completing their MA thesis.
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The author's primary focus is on the Gospels, particularly the 4th Gospel, in understanding 1 John.
The author's primary focus is on the Gospels, particularly the 4th Gospel, in understanding 1 John.
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The speaker's study of Greek and Hebrew led to their skepticism about the Bible.
The speaker's study of Greek and Hebrew led to their skepticism about the Bible.
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The Book Study Concordance of the New Testament is a single-volume commentary on the entire New Testament.
The Book Study Concordance of the New Testament is a single-volume commentary on the entire New Testament.
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The speaker believes that most commentaries on 1 John focus on the divine nature of God.
The speaker believes that most commentaries on 1 John focus on the divine nature of God.
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The speaker's goal was to establish one historically significant fact to alleviate their skepticism about the Bible.
The speaker's goal was to establish one historically significant fact to alleviate their skepticism about the Bible.
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The speaker is discussing the Epistle of John the Evangelist as the title of 1 John in ancient Greek manuscripts.
The speaker is discussing the Epistle of John the Evangelist as the title of 1 John in ancient Greek manuscripts.
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The speaker has started saying 'the Bible says' instead of 'Paul said' in their preaching because they want to emphasize the human aspect of Scripture.
The speaker has started saying 'the Bible says' instead of 'Paul said' in their preaching because they want to emphasize the human aspect of Scripture.
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The speaker's initial intention was to focus on the historical and cultural context of the book of 1 John.
The speaker's initial intention was to focus on the historical and cultural context of the book of 1 John.
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The speaker's course focuses on God and full communion with Him as reflected in the Gospels.
The speaker's course focuses on God and full communion with Him as reflected in the Gospels.
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Stott's writings de-emphasize the importance of God and Christ in his commentaries.
Stott's writings de-emphasize the importance of God and Christ in his commentaries.
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The Book Study Concordance of the New Testament is edited by a single scholar.
The Book Study Concordance of the New Testament is edited by a single scholar.
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The speaker is critical of commentaries that focus on the authors of the Bible because they believe these authors are not important.
The speaker is critical of commentaries that focus on the authors of the Bible because they believe these authors are not important.
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The speaker believes that the majority of biblical commentaries are focused on God.
The speaker believes that the majority of biblical commentaries are focused on God.
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The speaker's primary concern is the cultural context of the book of 1 John.
The speaker's primary concern is the cultural context of the book of 1 John.
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The apparatus in the Nessi-Ala text refers to the Greek manuscripts.
The apparatus in the Nessi-Ala text refers to the Greek manuscripts.
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The author's commentary focuses on the book of 1 John only.
The author's commentary focuses on the book of 1 John only.
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The problem of iticism in biblical manuscripts arises from scribal errors due to differences in handwriting.
The problem of iticism in biblical manuscripts arises from scribal errors due to differences in handwriting.
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Metzger's book is a reference for understanding the text of the Old Testament.
Metzger's book is a reference for understanding the text of the Old Testament.
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The author's commentary is intended for advanced biblical scholars only.
The author's commentary is intended for advanced biblical scholars only.
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The author's commentary provides a detailed explanation of the variants in the critical apparatus.
The author's commentary provides a detailed explanation of the variants in the critical apparatus.
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