Quote 2Tim 3.16
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
What is one significant lesson you have learned from this chapter and why is it significant to you?
some legitimate answer
What does "inspiration" mean?
God-breathed
2Timothy 3.15b teaches the Bible is essential for ______________. [one word]
salvation
The Bible is the only rule for _________ and __________ . [two words]
faith, practice
Quote 1Peter 2.2
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.
What are two significant lessons you have learned from this chapter and why are they significant to you?
a legitamate answer
What was/were inspired: the words or the human authors or both?
God-breathed out the words.
1Peter 2.2 teaches the Bible is essential for _______ ____________. [two words]
spiritual [or Christian] growth
Fill in the blanks: 2Peter 1.3 "According as his divine power hath given unto us __________ _________ that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:"
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
Quote Psalm 119.18
What are three significant lessons you have learned from this chapter and why are they significant to you?
a legitimate answer
What does "inerrancy" mean?
Without error
Psalm 119.9, 119.11, and John 17.17 teach the Bible is essential for _________ __________. [two words]
godly living
Fill in the blanks: 2Tim 3.17 "That the man of God may be ___________ , ___________ ___________ unto all good works."
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Quote last month' memory verse Matthew 28.19-20
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
What is the goal of personal Bible study?
How does Acts 27.15 help us understand how the Bible was written?
"And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let [her] drive."
The word "drive" is the same Greek word as the word "moved" in 2Peter 1:21 "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost."
knowing God
The Author of Scripture lives in the Christian & helps him to understand and apply what it says.
What is this ministry of the Holy Spirit called?
Illumination
Quote last month's memory verse 1Corinthians 11.26
For as often as you eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till he come.
Name the 3 steps of Bible study that can be found in Joshua 1.8?
1. Read it. 2. Think about it. 3. Obey it.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate therein day and night that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous and then thou shalt have good success.
What is one of the 2 essential aspects of inspiration does Matt 5.18 teach?
"For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled."
The very words of Scripture are inspired (verbal inspiration)
The entirety of Scripture is inspired (plenary inspiration)
Meditating on God's Word is essental to thoroughly reap its benefits. What does it mean to meditate on the Word?
literally to moan or mutter.
Thinking deeply about the Word with an emphasis on personal application.
Fill in the blanks:
The Bible is _________. It is God's Word, not man's.
The Bible is ___________ . It is beneficial.
The Bible is ______________. It needs not supplement.
The Bible must be _______________ . The goal of Bible study is Christlikeness.
The Bible is inspired. It is God's Word, not man's.
The Bible is profitable . It is beneficial.
The Bible is sufficient. It needs not supplement.
The Bible must be applied . The goal of Bible study is Christlikeness.