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Lesson 1 – What is the Bible?
I have heard people say the Bible is…
Briefly describe your feelings about the Bible…
· The Doctrine of Revelation
a. Definition: The word revelation means “unveiling.”
Revelation is the unveiling or revealing of God to His creation.
b.
Central Passage: ;
c.
How has God revealed Himself to mankind?
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Through his creation.
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2. Through his word.
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3. Through his son.
· The Doctrine of Inspiration
a. Definition: Inspiration is the manner God used, through the work of the Holy Spirit, to guide His appointed messengers in communicating His desires and message without error in their original writings.
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Central Passage: ;
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What does the Bible claim about itself?
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Inspired by God and useful.
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It originates with God who moved in the lives of his messengers.
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Flawless Word of God.
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Wisdom from and scripture.
What evidence is there that the Bible is Inspired?
· Fulfilled prophecies:
· Unity of Theme: , Revelations 22
· Accurate: Historically, archaeologically
· The Doctrine of Illumination
a. Definition: Illumination is the work of the Holy Spirit that makes clear the truth of the written revelation of God to every follower of Christ.
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Central Passage:
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Who is the ultimate teacher of God’s Word?
See
The Spirit of God – Holy Spirit.
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Who is Paul referring to when he says “the man without the Spirit” in ?
Someone who hasn’t made a faith commitment.
e. Can the Holy Spirit teach us anything contrary to the Word of God? See .
No.
“So What?” Section
What can hinder a follower of Christ from understanding God’s Word?
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Rebellion, disobedience
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Denial – unwillingness to admit our sinfulness.
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Immaturity – unwilling to grow up in our faith.
What can help a follower of Christ in deeping their understanding of God’s Word?
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Developing Biblical Values
I have discovered…
I believe…
I will…
Write out a prayer to God in response to what you have learned in this lesson…
This weeks accelerated growth projects:
o Read ; begin to read the book of Acts
o Read Chapter 1 in “Know What You Believe,” by Paul E. Little
o Memorize
o Share what you have learned with a friend
o Bring a Bible to church and take Sermon Notes
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