Bibliology Flashcards
I. What is the Bible?
a. Scripture, the Word of God: 66 books in which God lays out His purpose for creation, plan for mankind, mode for salvation, knowledge of sin, the testimony of Jesus Christ.
II. What does it mean that the Bible is Inspired?
a. The bible was penned by men, but the words came from the Holy Spirit.
b. 2 Peter 1:21: For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
III. Do you believe that the Bible is completely without error?
a. Yes. In order for it to be reliable and profitable, it must be true. God is also a perfect being, incapable of error, so His word likewise is incapable of error.
i. Proverbs 30:5: Every word of God proves true …
ii. John 17:17: Sanctify them in the truth, Your word is truth.
IV. What is “biblical authority” and how do you see that affecting your ministry?
a. “Owner’s Manual to Life & Eternity”
b. It is the guide by which we live, are convicted of sin, repent of sin and are saved, and are sanctified/conformed into the image of Christ.
c. 2 Timothy 3:16-17: All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
d. John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
i. If the Word is God, then it is God Himself speaking to us through these pages and has complete authority over our lives and eternity.
ii. This impacts life and ministry, as both should be solely focused on spreading the Gospel to the lost world.
