quiz 1 Flashcards
what are the five important christian beliefs
-spotlight God’s character
-provides a foundation for our faith
-protects us from Satan’s assaults
-addresses relevant heart-needs
-enables us to share our faith
how many books in the old testament?
39
how many books in the new testament?
27
what is the old testament about big picture?
law, prophets, writings
what is the new testament about big picture?
gospels, acts of the apostles, letters or epistles of paul, revelation
what are the seven proofs of reliability?
-internal proofs
-continuity and unity
-thousands of ancient supporting manuscripts
-validation of ancient documents & testimony of early church fathers
-archaelogical evidence
-fulfillment of prophecy
-ability to change lives
how many times did the old testament predict the coming of the messiah (prophecies concerning christ)
300
bible has…
66 books, 40 authors, over a 1500 year period
special revelation
complete
about the Bible and Jesus
god revelaing himself to us
general revelation
us seeing god in history, nature, human behavior, conscience
what does biblia mean?
books
canon at the council of carthage was established when?
397 AD
what makes the bible unique?
it is 100% God isnpired