The Bible
Who wrote the Bible
a. God wrote His Word through human authors
b. Joseph and Mary
c. Your Pastor
d. None of the above
a. God wrote His Word through human authors
Why did God reveal Himself to us through creation?
a. Because He loves us and shows us His character
b. Because He was lonely
c. Because He was bored
d. Because He likes to be creative
a. Because He loves us and shows us His character
What does the Bible reveal about salvation?
a. That salvation comes through faith in Christ
b. That it comes through worshiping Mary
c. That it is like going to Disneyland
d. That is makes everyone like you
a. That salvation comes through faith in Christ
What does "inspiration" mean
a. The Bible was written by angels
b. The Bible inspires us
c. God breathed out every word of Scripture
d. The human authors were inspirational men
c. God breathed out every word of Scripture
What is the canon of the Bible?
a. The 66 books of the Bible
b. A swimming pool jump
c. The military tool King David used in the battle
d. None of the above
a. The 66 books of the Bible
What does "inspired" mean according to the Bible?
a. God-breathed
b. Full of spirals
c. Motivational
d. Prophetic
a. God-breathed
In what ways does God reveal himself?
a. Through creation
b. Through providence
c. Through library books
d. a and c
d. a and c
Why do we need the Bible?
a. Because it is history
b. Because it helps us cook
c. Because it is fun to read
d. It is how we know God and how to be saved
d. It is how we know God and how to be saved
What does "inerrancy" mean
a. Only the salvation truths are right
b. Every word of the Bible is without error
c. Only letters in red are right
d. The ideas are right but the words are not
b. Every word of the Bible is without error
Which people determined or established the canon?
a. Mary and Joseph
b. God determined the canon of his Word
c. The apostles
d. The church
b. God determined the canon of his Word
The Bible is the Word of __________
God
God Reveals Himself Through ______________ and _______________
God Reveals Himself in His ______________ and in the _______________
Son and Bible
The Bible is ______________ out by God and is without ______________
Breathed and Error
God has Preserved His ______________ in ______________ Books
Word and 66
Why Should We Read the Bible?
To learn everything we need for _____________.
Life
“The heavens declare the ___________ of God, and the sky above proclaims his ___________. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.”
- Psalm 19:1-2
Glory and Handiwork
“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his ___________, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.” - Heb. 1:1-2
Son
“Every word of God proves ________; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”
- Proverbs 30:5
True
“Do not _______ to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.”
- Proverbs 30:6
add
How can we hear from God?
By reading His Word.
What is the purpose of General Revelation?
Any of the following:
For man to seek God
For man to know God exists
For man to give glory to God
How is Special Revelation different than General Revelation?
Special Revelation is God directly revealing Himself through His Word.
How do we determine what books should be included in the New Testament?
It was written by an apostle who knew Jesus and is filled with the Holy Spirit
How many books are in the New Testament?
27