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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

According to Augustine, to whom are commands from Scripture intended? (from Book Three)

Certain individuals or groups.

Those who live in violation of God's moral standards.

Those who can discern signs from things.

Those who reject God's call to action.

2.

What are the three things Augustine identifies as how God inspires His children? (from Book One)

His illuminated truths, special gifts, and signs.

Signs, things, and enjoyment.

The promise of His return, His illuminated truths, and signs.

His death, resurrection, and promise of return.

3.

Why does Augustine claim that words as signs are difficult to understand? (from Book Two)

Because words as signs are only understood within a scriptural context.

Because God created with words and wants believers to know their impact.

Because God provides Scriptural complexity to satisfy a hard-working mind.

Because God inspires believers to master tongues and interpret signs.

4.

What is the most important step Augustine's students must take to avoid the trap he sees in interpretation? (from Book Three)

Students need to devote themselves to studying the subjects Augustine recommended in Book Two.

Students need to submit themselves to the scrutiny of a wise teacher who can dissuade them from becoming prideful.

Students need to submit themselves to the process of purging their selfish desires.

Students need to differentiate the love for God from the love for things common among the pagans.

5.

In Book Three, Augustine argues that since holy men from scripture receive evil language from God because of their condition, how should the passages with such language be read? (from Book Three)

Both literally and figuratively.

In context with the laws that God is applying to the particular situation.

With the understanding that God's word transcends time, so that spoken directly to holy men can be considered relevant to current settings.

With sufficient references to historical data.

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