Authority of the Bible Handout

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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?


Apologetics = Defending Our Faith

  • 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?"


Could not The Holy Spirit who inspired the scripture also superintend the selection of which books should be scripture?

The Purpose

  • According to 2 Timothy 3:16, what is the Bible useful for?

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?


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