1. The layout of the bible

Question 1

how many people wrote the bible?

Answer 1

40

Question 2

how many year did it take to write the bible ?

Answer 2

1500 years span

Question 3

how is the OT organised?

Answer 3

literary type (not chronological)

Question 4

how is the hebrew bible organised ?

Answer 4

the law, prophets, writings

Question 5

how is the NT organised

Answer 5

literary, author and length not chronological

Question 6

in what language was the OT written

Answer 6

hebrew and abit of aramaic

Question 7

in what language was the NT written

Answer 7

koine greek

Question 8

what should we expect the bible to do
a.
b.
c.

Answer 8

a. speak honestly and directly about the human condition
b. contain content that is worthy of its supreme author
c. provide instruction and address our spiritual needs

Question 9

name six areas that demonstrate that the bible is Gods written word (BTHWWF)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Answer 9

a. bible’s own testimony
b. the character of the bible
c. historical and scientific verification
d. the witness of the bible by human society
e. the witness of the bible in individuals lives
f. fulfilled prophecy