20 point Flashcards
How did God give us the Bible?
The Holy Spirit inspired holy men, giving them both the truth and the words to write.
What do we mean when we say the Bible is infallible?
The Bible cannot fail and has no errors.
What do we mean when we say the Bible is verbally inspired?
God inspired each word of the Bible, not just the thoughts or ideas.
What do we mean when we say the Bible is our authoritative rule of faith and conduct?
The Bible has the right to command us in what we believe and what we do.
Quotation Question: How long will the Bible last?
Matthew 24:35 Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
Quotation Question: Why is it important to memorize Bible verses?
Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Does the Bible claim to be inspired?
Yes. The words, and God said, or their equivalent, are found over 2,500 times in the Bible.
What chapter of the Bible is known as the “love chapter”?
1 Corinthians 13
Who wrote the first five books of the Bible?
Moses
Who are the four major prophets?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel
Which two apostles wrote a Gospel?
Matthew and John
What is a parable?
A parable is a story about familiar things which helps us understand spiritual truths.
What are the four major divisions of the Old Testament?
Law, History, Poetry, Prophets
What wise king wrote much of the Book of Proverbs?
Solomon
What is the main theme of the book of Hebrews?
That Jesus is a better priest between God and people than were the Old Testament priests
Which Gospel proves that Jesus is the Messiah by showing the fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies?
Matthew
Which two Old Testament books tell the history of the Jews after their return from captivity in Babylon?
Ezra and Nehemiah
Who are the three Persons of the Trinity?
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
What do we mean when we say the God is eternal?
God has neither beginning nor ending, but always has been and always will be.
What do we mean when we say that God is omnipresent?
God is everywhere at the same time.
What do we mean when we say that God is omnipotent?
God is all-powerful.
What do we mean when we say that God is omniscient?
God is all-wise and all-knowing.
What part did God the Father have in creation?
God the Father gave the commands that caused the visible world to be created out of nothing.
What does the Bible declare is the beginning of wisdom?
Fear of God
What kind of worship does God desire?
God desires us to worship in spirit and in truth.
Quotation Question: Has Jesus always been God?
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.