Lesson 3

Question 1

If the Bible is God’s inspired word, what must it have in our lives?

Answer 1

Must have higher authority

Question 2

Give three reasons why the Bible is the final authority.

Answer 2

1. It is the only guide to salvation
2. It is the only guide to Christian living
3. It is the only authority for spiritual truth

Question 3

What did Jesus do when tempted by Satan or confronted by the religious leaders?

Answer 3

He quoted scripture

Question 4

Give 3 verses which show that the Bible is the foundation of our spiritual lives, used to equip us and discern our hearts.

Answer 4

1. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
2. 1 Timothy 4:15-16
3. Hebrews 4:12

Question 5

What is the strongest witness of truth, and what is it above?

Answer 5

The strongest witness of truth is the bible and it is above any person’s , angel’s preaching or teaching Galatians 1:8-9

Question 6

What should we teach and preach?

Answer 6

What scripture clearly proclaims

Question 7

What takes precedence over prayer or any other method of seeking God’s will?

Answer 7

Searching scripture and being obedient to them

Question 8

Name three lesser sources of authority than the Bible?

Answer 8

a. Human leadership
b. Culture
c. Traditions

Question 9

Why does the Bible use non-scientific speech or appearance language?

Answer 9

It was the language that the original audience understood.