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Opening
Title - Introduction To Adult Bible Study
Text -
Introduction
Objective
introduce the Adult Bible Class to the congregation
encourage the congregation to participate in the ABC for their spiritual growth
Central Truth
The Bible is the single most important tool that a Christian will need in order to grow and mature in the faith, and Bible study is the means by which it is gained.
The Nature of the Bible
Why is the Bible so important to the Christian faith?
It is essentially the Word of God.
What do we mean by the phrase “word of God”?
It means the words that were “spoken” by God which were later transcribed by the authors of the books.
It means the message, the thought, the ideas contained in the written Scripture
many words in the Bible were actually spoken by men, angels, even demons.
But the thoughts and ideas behind the story is essentially the Word of God.
Why is the Bible the Word of God?
Because it contains the thoughts, the message of God.
Because it reveals to man what was in God’s mind and heart.
Exodus 34.27
The Bible is God’s revelation of His character and will.
Deuteronomy 10.12
The Bible is Inspired by the Spirit of God
given by inspiration - “God breathed”
Illustration - - God breathed into the mass of clay and lived
The Bible is infallible
Infallibility - The characteristic of being incapable of failing to accomplish a predetermined purpose.
In Protestant theology infallibility is usually associated with Scripture.
The Bible will not fail in its ultimate purpose of revealing God and the way of salvation to humans.
whatever it says will happen will in fact happen
The Bible is inerrant.
Inerrancy - The idea that Scripture is completely free from error.
It is generally agreed by all theologians who use the term that inerrancy at least refers to the trustworthy and authoritative nature of Scripture as God’s Word, which informs humankind of the need for and the way to salvation.
Some theologians, however, affirm that the Bible is also completely accurate in whatever it teaches about other subjects, such as science and history.
the Bible is trustworthy in its accounts
Benefits of Studying the Bible
What do we gain when we study the Bible?
A solid foundation and assurance of salvation
2 Timothy 3.1
Spiritual furnishing or equipping for good works
Doctrine - grk.
DIDASKALIA, teaching (activity)
Reproof - grk.
ELEGMOS, rebuke, an act or expression of criticism or censure
Correction - grk.
EPANORTHOSIS, an act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake
Instruction - grk.
PAIDEIA, upbringing, the whole education and instruction of a disciple; the rearing and education of a child
Biblical learning leads to righteous living and standing before God.
The righteous man is fully equipped to serve God.
Conclusion
Additional Practical Ideas
What else can we do to maximize learning in Adult Bible Class
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Take notes
write your
write everything you are learning
write new ideas as you listen
write down your questions for follow up
2. Use supporting books
concordance
Bible dictionary
Commentary
3. Discuss the lesson with others
in the home
online
in a group meeting
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