3. the authority of Gods word

Question 1

if the bible is the inspired word, what must it have in our lives

Answer 1

the highest authority

Question 2

give three reasons why the bible is the final authority
a.
b.
c.

Answer 2

a. it’s the only guide to salvation
b. it’s the only guide to christian living
c. it’s the only authority for spiritual truth

Question 3

what did jesus do when tempted by the devil or when confronted by religious leaders?

Answer 3

jesus quoted scripture when answering the devil and the religious leaders

Question 4

give 3 verse which show that the bible is the foundation of our spiritual lives, used to equip us and discern lives
a.
b.
c.

Answer 4

a. 1 timothy 4:15-16
b. 2 timothy 3:16-17
c. hebrews 4:12

Question 5

what is the strongest witness of truth and what is it above

Answer 5

the bible, its is above any persons’ or angels’ teachings and preaching (Galatians 2:8-9)

Question 6

what should we preach and teach

Answer 6

what the scripture clearly proclaims

Question 7

what takes precedence over prayer or any other methods of seeking Gods will

Answer 7

searching the scriptures and being obedient to them

Question 8

name three lesser source of authority than the bible
a.
b.
c.

Answer 8

a. human leadership
b. culture
c. tradition

Question 9

why does the bible use non-scientific speech or appearance language?

Answer 9

simply its the language that the original audience understood