Bible Basics
True or False
The Bible is 100% fact and historical documentation. It is 100% provable and there is no room for doubt.
False: And neither is any historical document! There's always the possibility of error.
We believe that the Bible is God's infallible word, the book contains a lot of poetry and picturesque writings.
However, the Bible is one of the most historically supported books in existence.
A personal inclined to doubt accepted beliefs? Is this inherently bad?
A Skeptic. No, questions are good. But being completely reliant on science and facts (skeptics), is often impossible.
What is a manuscript? How many are there supporting the Bible?
What was last month's deep dive lesson
What is Prayer?
Why can we trust the Bible?
It is God's Word; it is true; it is perfect, etc.
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5-12-?-?-12
5-12-5-5-12
Name two of the three things to remember when speaking to a Skeptic
1. Do not get offended. They may be hurt or confused underneath.
2. They have never felt the experience you had with God. Belief is often difficult for people
3. Keep loving and praying - your prayers matter!
What is the Good News?
God sent His Son Jesus to die for our sins and save us from eternal hell
Does the Bible tell us we have to fast?
No.
Matthew 6:16 - Whenever you fast...
What was with God in the beginning ?
Nothing. It was just God -- Father - Son - Holy Spirit
God existed as the Trinity
What is the mmmm new technique for improving memory?
Mnemonics
What is the reasoning method that sounds like:
"Why? Because I said so. But why did you say so? Because I did."
Circular Reasoning
Did being a Christian offer personal gain and reward in the New Testament?
No, it came with hardship and persecution. This supports that these believers truly believed in something!
Name 4 of the ways in how we pray
Prayer: Talking to God
1. Audible or Silent
2. Private or Public
3. Formal or informal
What is the difference between the attributes of eternal and infinite?
Eternal means God always existed and always will be. Infinite means God is beyond our ability to measure.
What is the Torah? Who wrote it?
Torah (Jewish) = also called "the Law" or the "Penta (five) teuch (book)" by Christians is the first five books of the Bible.
Moses wrote it after direct revelation from God on Mt. Sinai.
Over how many years was the Bible written?
1500
How many years after Jesus died did the first writings of the New Testament begin? What about other religions texts?
Between 5 and 30 years after Jesus death. Other religions see 100-400 years after the death of their major prophet until anything is written down.
Name 3 things discussed in which prayer is not
Prayer is not bargaining with God, making demands, or only asking God for things. It is A therapeutic meditation exercise, a way to control the Lord, and a way to show off one's spirituality to others.
God is not a genie
What does it mean that the Holy Spirit inspired the writing of the Bible?
The Holy Spirit guided men/Prophets to write down God's Word.
40, 66, 1
Psalm 14:1 says: The _______has said in his ______, there is no ______
The fool has said in his heart, there is no God.
What is Jesus' last instruction to us?
Matthew 28:17-20
18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
19 [e]Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you [f]always, even to the end of the age.”
We pray to...
Name 5
Praise God, Thank God, Tell him how much we love Him, Enjoy His presence, tell him about our lives, intercede of others, make requests, seek guidance, ask for wisdom, fellowship.
Not my will, but Your will be done.
What is a Prophet's role?
To speak the words of God
5 major prophets
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel
What do we say to someone who says, "God doesn't exist because you can't see him"
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
- Romans 1:20 – His EVIDENCE is EVERYWHERE
- CREATION REVEALS A CREATOR.
Where do we find our scripture to defend his truth?
1 Peter 3:14-15
"But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence."
Name 1 of the 3 ways prayer is offered
1. Offered in the name of Jesus - John 16:23
2. Offered in Faith - James 1:6
3. Offered in the power of the Holy Spirit -
Romans 8:26
What does our memory verse - 2 Timothy 3:16-17- say about how we got God's Word?
It was breathed (Inspired) out by God.