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*What have you always wanted to know about the Bible and its authority? | *What have you always wanted to know about the Bible and its authority? | ||
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| + | *What are some ways that people "know" something is true? | ||
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| − | + | *Do you believe the Bible is true? Why or why not? | |
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==Trustworthiness== | ==Trustworthiness== | ||
===Scripture's Own Attestation=== | ===Scripture's Own Attestation=== | ||
| − | *What do 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1:20-21 say about | + | *What do 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1:20-21 say about Scripture? |
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| − | + | *What does Titus 1:2 teach us about the One who inspired Scripture? | |
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Archeological evidence abounds. In this discussion we will only cover a few examples. What is important to understand is that the field of archaeology only continues to confirm the Bible. | Archeological evidence abounds. In this discussion we will only cover a few examples. What is important to understand is that the field of archaeology only continues to confirm the Bible. | ||
| − | *What | + | *What event is described in 2 Samuel 7? (In particular 2 Samuel 7:16 provides a nice summary statement). |
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**The Tel Dan Stele | **The Tel Dan Stele | ||
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**The Gallio Inscription | **The Gallio Inscription | ||
| − | We must understand that no amount of archaeology could ever prove the Bible, in large part, because Archeology cannot prove anything. However, archeology gives us insight and perspective on how careful the biblical authors were when they wrote the inspired | + | We must understand that no amount of archaeology could ever prove the Bible, in large part, because Archeology cannot prove anything. However, archeology gives us insight and perspective on how careful the biblical authors were when they wrote the inspired |
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*Scholars use the term "autograph" to refer to the original manuscripts. We believe that the originals are inspired, not the copies. Is this a problem for us? | *Scholars use the term "autograph" to refer to the original manuscripts. We believe that the originals are inspired, not the copies. Is this a problem for us? | ||
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| − | *If you want to make a copy of a text | + | *If you want to make a copy of a text, what do you do today? |
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*What promise is made in Isaiah 40:8? | *What promise is made in Isaiah 40:8? | ||
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==The Canon== | ==The Canon== | ||
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===Sixty-Six Books?=== | ===Sixty-Six Books?=== | ||
*How would you respond if someone told you "You know, the Bible that you have is only part of the Bible. There is actually a lot more of the Bible you just don't know about?" | *How would you respond if someone told you "You know, the Bible that you have is only part of the Bible. There is actually a lot more of the Bible you just don't know about?" | ||
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| + | *What did Christ infer about the Old Testament in Matthew 21:42? | ||
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| + | *How does Matthew 23:35 show that the no books should be added to the Old Testament? | ||
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| + | *What does Colossians 3:16 say about scripture? | ||
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| + | *What does 1 Thessalonians 5:27 say about Paul's writing? | ||
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| + | *What did Peter have to say about Paul's writing in 2 Peter 3:1-2, 15, 16? | ||
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| + | Could not The Holy Spirit who inspired the Scripture also superintend the selection of which books should be Scripture? | ||
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| + | ==Translation== | ||
| + | *Look at Luke 22:31-32 in the KJV, NKJV, and ESV. How does the verse differ in each version? | ||
| − | + | Our translations of the Bible are extremely reliable and dependable. However, this does not excuse us from doing the important work of studying Scripture. | |
==The Purpose== | ==The Purpose== | ||
| − | *According to 2 Timothy 3:16, | + | *According to 2 Timothy 3:16, why is the Bible useful? |
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Latest revision as of 15:53, 19 September 2018
The Authority of Scripture
- What have you always wanted to know about the Bible and its authority?
- What are some ways that people "know" something is true?
- Do you believe the Bible is true? Why or why not?
Trustworthiness
Scripture's Own Attestation
- What do 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1:20-21 say about Scripture?
- What does Titus 1:2 teach us about the One who inspired Scripture?
Archaeological Evidence
Archeological evidence abounds. In this discussion we will only cover a few examples. What is important to understand is that the field of archaeology only continues to confirm the Bible.
- What event is described in 2 Samuel 7? (In particular 2 Samuel 7:16 provides a nice summary statement).
- The Tel Dan Stele
- What major construction project did King Hezekiah undertake in 2 Kings 20:20?
- The Siloam Tunnel
- Whose name is mentioned in Acts 18:12-17?
- The Gallio Inscription
We must understand that no amount of archaeology could ever prove the Bible, in large part, because Archeology cannot prove anything. However, archeology gives us insight and perspective on how careful the biblical authors were when they wrote the inspired Word of God.
Transmission
- Scholars use the term "autograph" to refer to the original manuscripts. We believe that the originals are inspired, not the copies. Is this a problem for us?
- If you want to make a copy of a text, what do you do today?
- What promise is made in Isaiah 40:8?
The Canon
Sixty-Six Books?
- How would you respond if someone told you "You know, the Bible that you have is only part of the Bible. There is actually a lot more of the Bible you just don't know about?"
- What did Christ infer about the Old Testament in Matthew 21:42?
- How does Matthew 23:35 show that the no books should be added to the Old Testament?
- What does Colossians 3:16 say about scripture?
- What does 1 Thessalonians 5:27 say about Paul's writing?
- What did Peter have to say about Paul's writing in 2 Peter 3:1-2, 15, 16?
Could not The Holy Spirit who inspired the Scripture also superintend the selection of which books should be Scripture?
Translation
- Look at Luke 22:31-32 in the KJV, NKJV, and ESV. How does the verse differ in each version?
Our translations of the Bible are extremely reliable and dependable. However, this does not excuse us from doing the important work of studying Scripture.
The Purpose
- According to 2 Timothy 3:16, why is the Bible useful?
Conclusion
- If the Bible is a reliable authoritative book, what does that mean for you?
- Be specific, what does this mean for you tomorrow?
- What does this mean for your interactions with others?
