Inspiration
Who inspired the Bible?
God (through the Holy Spirit)
When speaking in biblical terms, what is "Illumination"?
The Spirit-given ability to understand Scripture.
What language was the Old Testament primarily written in?
Hebrew
Yes!
What day of the week is Chick-Fil-A closed?
Sunday
What does the Bible mean when it says that men were "inspired" by God to write?
God led the men to write what they were told by the Spirit.
Who allows believers to be illuminated?
The Holy Spirit
What language was the New Testament primarily written in?
Greek
How is the Bible still useful to us today?
The Holy Spirit still uses it to guide, encourage, and convict us!
What is Pastor Sam's official Awana title?
The Awana Supreme Leader
Who wrote the books of 1 and 2 Timothy?
Paul
Who receives the Holy Spirit?
Every true believer!
When we read the Bible, in order to find out what a passage may mean to us living today, what should we first find out?
We need to find out its original meaning to its original readers!
What is the best way to ensure that you use Scripture in everyday life?
Memorize it!
What is Pastor Sam's favorite fruit?
The Peach!
What is 2 Peter 1:16?
"For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty." - 2 Peter 1:16
Aside from the Holy Spirit, what are helpful tools when we don't understand a Biblical passage?
A Biblical Commentary, a dictionary, or even a teacher!
Aside from differences in language, is the Bible we use today significantly different than the manuscripts the early church fathers would have had? For DOUBLE POINTS, what percentage of manuscripts match up with what we use today? Give a percentage!
No! There's a 99.5% agreement across most NT manuscripts!
What is 2 Peter 3:2?
"That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour." - 2 Peter 3:2
Which two gospels have accounts of Jesus' birth?
Matthew & Luke
What is 2 Timothy 3:16-17?
"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 perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
What is John 14:26? Hint: It begins with "But the Comforter..."
"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." - John 14:26
What is Romans 1:20? Hint: It begins with "For the invisible things..."
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse. - Romans 1:20
What is Hebrews 4:12?
"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." - Hebrews 4:12
DAILY DOUBLE! What is Psalm 12:6?
"The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times."