Inspiration of the Word

Question 1

Who wrote the bible and why?

Answer 1

2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Question 2

Why do we need bible doctrine / instruction in righteousness?

Answer 2

2 Timothy 3:17

That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Question 3

Was the bible written by man?

Answer 3

2 Peter 1:21

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost.

Question 4

With who’s hand was the Ten Commandments written on the tables of stone?

Answer 4

Exodus 31:18

And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God.

Question 5

Define inspired / God-inspired…

Answer 5

THE WORD INSPIRED IS A TRANSLATION OF THE GREEK WORD THEOPNEUSTOS, MEANING GOD-BREATHED. THUS THE ORIGIN OF SCRIPTURE IS GOD, NOT MAN; IT IS GOD-BREATHED.

Question 6

What is the bible as a whole?

Answer 6

The bible is God-given truth expressed in the language of men.

Question 7

Who spoke the Ten commandments?

Answer 7

Exodus 20:1

1 And God spake all these words, saying,

Question 8

What did the children of Israel say to Moses after God’s Word or commandments were spoken to them?

Answer 8

Exodus 20:19

19 And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.