The Bible

Question 1

What does it mean when we say the Bible is inspired?

Answer 1

1 Tim. 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

Question 2

Is the Bible infallible?

Answer 2

It is without error (inerrant) because it is impossible for it to have errors (infallible). It is truth.
John 17:17

Question 3

John 17:17

Answer 3

John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

Question 4

What makes the Bible unique from other religious books?

Answer 4

1. 40 authors, three languages, and on three different continents
2. Written ver a period of 1,600 years
3. Carries the same consistent message of God’s love and redemption for mankind.

Heb. 4:12

Question 5

Hebrews 4:12

Answer 5

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Question 6

Canon criteria

Answer 6

1.) book had to be tied to an apostle
2.) book had to be used in early church services
3.) book had to be in harmony with other scripture
4.) must have been written during the apostolic era so false teaching could be denied by the eyewitness of Jesus ministry
5.) book had to have life changing quality to it.