Bible
What is the ultimate purpose of life?
Glorify God and enjoy him forever.
How did God create the world?
by His word- "God said"
No, it is not a wisdom tree.
What is the first act of redemption recorded in the Bible? Hint: It is in Genesis.
Also for Adam and his wife the Lord God made tunics of skin, and clothed them. (Genesis 3:21)
2 Corinthian 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (ESV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (NKJV)
若 有 人 在 基 督 里 ， 他 就 是 新 造 的 人 ， 旧 事 已 过 ， 都 变 成 新 的 了 。
1 Corinthians 10:31
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.(ESV)
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (NKJV)
所 以 ， 你 们 或 吃 或 喝 ， 无 论 做 甚 麽 ， 都 要 为 荣 耀 神 而 行 。
Genesis 1:26-27
According to this passage, how are mankind created, and what is man's work assignment?
Created in God's image and likeness,
Male and female he created them.
Rule over the animals and over the earth.
How did the devil (Satan) deceive Eve to eat the "forbidden fruit" ?
Disguise (as a serpent)
Denial ("you will not surely die")
Doubt ("you will be like God")
What is 1 Peter 1:15-16 about?
but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” (ESV)
But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” (NKJV)
那 召 你 们 的 既 是 圣 洁 ， 你 们 在 一 切 所 行 的 事 上 也 要 圣 洁 。 因 为 经 上 记 着 说 ： 「 你 们 要 圣 洁 ， 因 为 我 是 圣 洁 的 。 」
What has become new after regeneration (born again)?
new identity
new destiny
new purpose
2 Timothy 3:16-17
1. According to this passage, what is the Bible useful/profitable for? (name at least two things)
2. According to this passage, what is the purpose of the Bible?
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. (ESV)
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NKJV)
圣 经 都 是 神 所 默 示 的， 於 教 训 、督 责、 使 人 归 正 、 教 导 人 学 义 都 是 有 益 的 ，叫 属 神 的 人 得 以 完 全 ， 预 备 行 各 样 的 善 事
with God
with Nature
with other people
with himself
What motivated Eve to eat of the "forbidden fruit"?
delicious for food, delightful to the eyes, desirable for wisdom
So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate. (Genesis 3:6)
The three key components of making an offering to redeem a person's sin.
perfect animal as the sacrifice
the offeror to lay hand on the animal
animal killed (shed blood)
Which of the following passage talks about our new destiny?
John 3:16
John 1:12
1 Corinthians 10:31
John 3:16
Name one example of how historical or archeological discoveries confirm the accuracy of the Bible.
The city of Nineveh (excavated in 1842)
The fall of Jericho (Jericho excavated in 1950s)
The last King of Babylon Belshazzar (writings on the wall Nabonidus Cylinder)
The 7-day creation in sequence
1st: light (day and night)
2nd: sky (water divided by firmament)
3rd: Earth, oceans, grass, plants with seeds
4th: Sun, Moon, stars
5th: marine creatures and fowls
6th: cattle, creeping things, animals, human
7th: all done – rest
After the Fall, what relationship was broken? How can you tell?
between God and man (hiding from God)
between each other (Adam and Eve blaming each other)
between man and nature (cursed is the ground)
Who is the perfect sacrifice God has prepared for us? Why?
Jesus -
perfect/sinless,
died in our place,
we are redeemed if accepting Jesus
Which of the following passage talks about our new purpose?
John 3:16
John 1:12
1 Corinthians 10:31
1 Corinthians 10:31
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.(ESV)
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (NKJV)
所 以 ， 你 们 或 吃 或 喝 ， 无 论 做 甚 麽 ， 都 要 为 荣 耀 神 而 行 。
Why is it GOOD that the Bible does not match science 100% ?
Scientific knowledge is constantly changing.
Years later, people will surely view a lot of science of today to be wrong.
If the Bible were to match today’s science 100%, it would surely be overturned in the future.
Give one proof that Adam is highly intelligent.
Answers may vary
What is God's punishment for the serpent? What is the significance of this promise?
promise of redemption- woman's offspring will fatally defeat Satan, Satan will injure woman's offspring
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel. (Genesis 3:15)
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.(ESV)
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NKJV)
因 为 罪 的 工 价 乃 是 死 ； 惟 有 神 的 恩 赐 ， 在 我 们 的 主 基 督 耶 稣 里 ， 乃 是 永 生 。
Which of the following passage talks about our new identity?
John 3:16
John 1:12
1 Corinthians 10:31
John 1: 12
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, (ESV)
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name. (NKJV)
凡 接 待 他 的 ， 就 是 信 他 名 的 人 ， 他 就 赐 他 们 权 柄 ， 作 神 的 儿 女 。