EPST: Scripture

Question 1

Scripture self attests what?

Answer 1

that it is God’s spoken word (2 Tim 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:3)

Question 2

what are the six main characteristics of Gods written word?

Answer 2

veracity, power, authority, clarity, necessity, sufficiency

Question 3

what is veracity in Gods written word?

Answer 3

at its foundation it is true;

reflective of real realities
justifiable
worth our belief

Question 4

Why does veracity (truth) matter?

Answer 4

if it is not true it is useless and because it is true it is of extreme value

Question 5

What is Power in Gods written word?

Answer 5

It does might things

(create the world, directs nature, sanctifies, saves souls)

Question 6

in light of the power of God’s written word, we go:

Answer 6

with humility, expecting to be changed,
expecting God’s purposes to be accomplished, as a source more than academic text.

Question 7

what is authority in Gods written word?

Answer 7

it is the supreme standard for belief, action, and desire

Question 8

Why is Gods Word authoritative?

Answer 8

because it it inerrant, comes from an authoritative God.

Question 9

the author gives authority because He is…?

Answer 9

perfect, loving, omniscient, omnipotent, cannot lie

Question 10

Script is justified and true because…?

Answer 10

the authority of its author

Question 11

What is the highest source of authority?

Answer 11

the scriptures

Question 12

What is clarity in Gods written word?

Answer 12

we can understand his word through the Holy Spirit (deut 30:11-14)

Question 13

Is all of scripture clear?

Answer 13

no; not all are equally understandable, some interpret differently, some are mysterious

Question 14

what is necessity in Gods written word?

Answer 14

without God’s Word, it is impossible to come to saving faith, know about God, fully understand the human condition, live in Christ.

Question 15

what is sufficiency in Gods written word?

Answer 15

We know all we need to fulfill God and his will and how to live to please him

Question 16

What characteristic has been disagreed with in Christianity and counseling movements?

Answer 16

the sufficiency in Gods written word (specifically the material category)

Question 17

What are the four categories of sufficiency?

Answer 17

it is progressive, completed, formal, and material

Question 18

What does it mean to be progressive in sufficiency?

Answer 18

the amount of revelation at any given time throughout history was sufficient for them.

Question 19

What does it mean to be completed in sufficiency?

Answer 19

the canon is closed

Question 20

What does it mean to be formal in sufficiency?

Answer 20

the Bible contains everything needed for its own interpretation

Question 21

What does it mean to be material in sufficiency?

Answer 21

the Bible tells us everything we need to know from God on any particular topic

Question 22

What does God’s word teach us about?

Answer 22

himself and his character, the human condition, the means of salvation, how to pursue righteousness, how to judge all other knowledge

Question 23

God’s word works to…?

Answer 23

bring understanding, convict the heart, bring knowledge about salvation, remind us who God is and who we are, lead us to worship.

Question 24

God’s word works to…?

Answer 24

bring understanding, convict the heart, bring knowledge about salvation, remind us who God is and who we are, lead us to worship.