Chapter 4

Question 1

The highest authority in one’s life; an authority that cannot be disproved by appeal to any higher authority

Answer 1

absolute authority

Question 2

An argument that seeks to prove its conclusion by appealing to a claim that depends on the truth or the conclusion

Answer 2

circular argument

Question 3

The idea that God expressly spoke every word of Sctipture to the human authors

Answer 3

dictation

Question 4

A translation of the Greek theopneustos, which the Bible uses metaphorically to describe the words of Scripture as being spoken by God (2 Timothy 3:16)

Answer 4

God-breathed

Question 5

Inspired by God

Answer 5

theopneustos

Question 6

The idea that all the words of Scripture are God’s words

Answer 6

plenary inspiration

Question 7

A term referring to the fact that the words of Scripture are spoken by God. Because of the weak sense of this word in ordinary usage, this text prefers the term “God-breathed” to indicate that the words of Scripture are spoken by God.

Answer 7

inspiration

Question 8

The writings of the Old and New Testaments, which have historically been recognized as God’s words in written form. Another term for the Bible.

Answer 8

Scripture

Question 9

How do we know the Bible is God’s word?

Answer 9

1) The Bible proclaims it for itself. - John 14:26

2) We are convinced when we read it.

Question 10

If you want to persuade someone that the Bible is God’s word, what do you want that person to read more than any other piece of literature?

Answer 10

The Bible

Question 11

Do you ever find yourself believing something not because you have external evidence for it but simply because it is written in Scripture? Is that proper faith according to Hebrews 11:1?

Answer 11

Yes. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Therefore we should believe God’s Word, whether we have evidence or not.

Question 12

If you do believe things simply because Scripture says them, what do you think Christ will say to you about this habit when you stand before His judgement seat?

Answer 12

That I lived a life of faith, trusting in what God’s Word taught me.

Question 13

Do you think that trusting and obeying everything that Scripture affirms will ever lead you into sin or away from God’s blessing in your life?

Answer 13

No, trusting and obeying God’s Word will help me follow the plans He had for me since before I was born.