Introduction Flashcards
What does “doctrine” mean?
teaching
What does “Bible doctrine” mean?
God’s teaching
How many books are in the Old Testament?
39
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
Approximately how many writers wrote the Bible?
40
How long did it take to write the Bible?
1500
Who is the author and subject of the Bible?
God
What does God command us to do if we love Him?
follow His commandments
Who were the people that were open-minded, but also checked the Scriptures when Paul preached to them to see if what he was saying was true?
the Boreans; the people of Borea
What does Peter tell the Christians to do, at the end of his book?
remain steadfast in their faith
What is the solution to not falling away from what we believe?
being in fellowship with other Christians
What do we have to do with the Word of God for ourselves that we have been taught from a young age?
personalize it
What does John tell us to do when we hear the teachings of this world?
analyze it to see how it matches with what the Bible says on that topic
What are two of the main things to tell people when spreading the truth of God’s Word?
that they are sinners in need of a Savior, and that Jesus came to die for them
What is it important that we appreciate?
our spiritual blessings (salvation, each breath, etc.)