Lesson 1 - The Bible Is God's Word - Lesson Review

Question 1

1. How many people wrote the Bible?

Answer 1

Around 40 people

Question 2

2. How many years did it take to write?

Answer 2

Over 1500 year time span

Question 3

3. How is the OT organised?

Answer 3

By Literary type, not chronological order

Question 4

4. How is the Hebrew Bible organised?

Answer 4

The Law, the prophets and the writings

Question 5

5. How is the NT organised?

Answer 5

By literary type, author, and length

Question 6

6. In what language was the OT written?

Answer 6

Hebrew and Aramaic

Question 7

7. In what language was the NT written?

Answer 7

Koine Greek

Question 8

8. What should we expect the Bible to do?
   a.
   b.
   c.

Answer 8

a. Speak honestly and directly about the human condition
b. Contain content that is worthy of its Supreme author
c. Provide instruction (i.e. address our spiritual needs)

Question 9

9. Name six areas that demonstrate that the Bible is God's written word:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Answer 9

a. The Bible’s own testimony
b. The character of the Bible
c. Historical and scientific verification
d. The witness of the Bible in human society
e. The witness of the Bible in individual lives
f. Fulfilled prophecy