*5. Inspiration of the Bible

Mt 10:19-20, Lk 1:68-70, ICo 14:37, Gal 1:8-9, Gal 1:11-12, ITh 2:13, IITi 3:16, IIPe 1:21.

 

What is the definition of inspiration?  What is the significance or purpose to us?

Who or what inspired the Bible?

Compare w/Jn 1:1,14.  Isn’t it Jesus?  Explain.

How do we know that the Bible has been divinely inspired, other that from the Bible claims themselves?

What of modern miracles?  (more about these later, #24)  Mormons claim to be angels incarnate.  They also claim to have a new revelation.  What does Paul write about this?

 

*6. Authority of the Bible                                                    

1.        Not to add to nor take from it - Dt 4:2, 12:32, Pr 30:5-6, Ecc 3:14.

2. The final revelation - Jn 16:13, Gal 1:8-9, IIPe 1:3.

3. Compare Jn 1:1-2, 14 with IJn 1:1-4.

See also "Other Religions” & “False Teachers,” Num 24:12-13, Dt 4:2, 18:20, Pr 14:12, Lk 16:15,

 IITi 3:16, Rev 22:18-19.

 

There are serious warnings and consequences for false teachers.  Compare, again, with the “scriptures” of Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Muslims, etc.  Do they believe the Bible to be inspired?  Why not believe it then!?

What is the origin of the gospel?  cf Gal 1:11-12

Compare Jn 1:1,14 with 2Pe 1:21

 

* These 3 are absolutely critical in establishing a proper foundation for study!  Discuss.

 

7. The Old Testament (for Jews - Under Law)

1. For our learning - Ro 15:4, Col 2:17, Heb 10:1.

2. Made known at Sinai - Neh 9:13-14.

3. Sabbath to Jews - Dt 5:2-3, 15.

4. Changed – Jer 31:31-34, Mt 26:28, Eph 2:13-15, Col 2:14, Heb 7:12; 8:7-8, 13; 10:9.

5. Ended at the death of Christ – Isa 2:3, Gal 3:19; ???16, 24-25; 5:4, 18, Heb 9:15-17.

6. Warnings against Judaizing – Gal ????, Col 2:14,16.

 

Are we still under the Old Law today?  Defend.  What was its purpose?

What of those who would cling to the Old Law?  eg Churches of God still bind the Sabbath ? Holy Weeks.

Are we under any law or covenant?  Defend.

 

8. The New Testament (for Christians - Under Grace)

1.        Christian era only after the death, burial & resurrection - Jn 16:13-14, Jn 14:26,  IITi 2:15, Heb 8:6-13, 10:12.

2.        People will inquire about the thief on the cross – how will you respond?

3.        Do you see the importance of establishing point (theme) 7 before moving on to this point?  Discuss…

See also “The Old Testament,” Grace,” “Holy Spirit,” “Conversions,” “The 11 Fulfilled Prophecies.”

 

So…under what law or covenant did Christ live?

If you believe that faith alone does not save, how will you respond to inquiries as to the thief on the cross?

What is meant by “rightly dividing” the word?

As a matter of review, and relative to what we know about rightly dividing the word, discuss the significance of establishing those basic facts about whichever book of the Bible you may be studying.

 

For next Lord’s Day, please study & research the following:

9. Sin & Man’s Lost State

10. Obedience (Despite Adversity)

11. Judgment

12. Eternal Punishment Awaits the Wicked