Topics discussed
The word means a "standard" or "measuring rod"
canon
Refers to the knowledge recorded in the Bible about the natural world that was unknown during the time of writing.
Scientific foreknowledge
What is the belief in one God called?
Monotheism
What are the first four books of the New Testament?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John (The Gospels)
What is the belief that God created the world but does not intervene in the world called?
Deism
The Bible is a collection of __________
66 different books
Predictions that came true
Fulfilled Prophecy
Which argument says the universe must have a cause because everything that begins to exist has a cause?
The Cosmological Argument
How many copies of the NT manuscripts exist today?
Over 5,000 Greek manuscripts
Which worldview denies the existence of God and believes only in the material world?
Atheism
Inspiration and preservation mean
Bible is not just a human book and that it has been effectively preserved
What is an example of a unique claim of the Bible?
Salvation by grace, God became a human to die for sins, humans are naturally sinful, etc.
What is the argument that the universe is finely tuned to support life called?
The Teleological Argument
What ancient discovery confirmed the accuracy of OT Scriptures?
The Dead Sea Scrolls.
What is the worldview that believes in many gods?
Polytheism
How many classical arguments for the existence of God did we discuss already?
5
Artifacts, documents, writings supporting the Biblical accounts are all under this category
Historical evidence/accuracy
What does the moral argument claim is evidence for God's existence?
The existence of objective moral values and duties written on human hearts.
In what way is the existence of numerous copies of manuscripts supporting evidence for Biblical preservation?
Textual variation which complements and provides that entire /original meaning
What does the term agnostic mean?
Someone who believes the existence of God is unknown or unknowable.
One interesting topic from last week relating to the historical account/accuracy
Chinese language (words about the Creation account, and stories from Genesis)
One other reason that supports the Bible's claim of Divine inspiration and give one example of this
Power to change lives
Ex: John Newton, convicted criminals, etc. Apostle Paul
What is the argument that focus on the existence of reason and logic, that these cannot exist apart from God?
Transcendental
What group of copyists took great measures to ensure that the Bible is copied accurately?
The Masoretes
What worldview believes that all religions lead to the same truth?
Pluaralism