Using the Bible

Question 1

One immediate objection to using the Bible.

Answer 1

The Bible has Errors!

Question 2

Response to: The Bible has Errors!

Answer 2

I’ve been studying this book all my adult life.
And if there are errors in it, I would like to know.
Would you show me one?
{Friend: Probably something like: “Well, I can’t”}
I couldn’t find one either.
Let’s turn to 1 Peter 1:15.

Question 3

Second immediate objection to using the Bible.

Answer 3

There are many Translations!

Question 4

Response to: There are many Translations!

Answer 4

Yes {PAUSE} You are absolutely right …
But they all say pretty much the same thing?
{But the pagan doesn’t know that.}
Let’s turn to 1 Peter 1:15.

Question 5

The First way we can use the Bible without an argument?

Answer 5

Romans 10:17 – Out Loud Principle.

Faith Comes From Hearing the Word of God.

Question 6

The Second way we can use the Bible without an argument?

Answer 6

Luke 10:26 – Say to You Principle

Paraphrasing Jesus: “What does it say to you?”

Question 7

How do you ask your friend to read the Bible verses?

Answer 7

Point out each highlighted verse in your Bible and ask him: “Would you please read verse “15” out loud?”

Question 8

List the 7 Share Jesus Verses.

Answer 8

1 Peter 1:15
Romans 3:23
Titus 2:13
Titus 2:14
1 Peter 3:18
2 Corinthians 5:15
Romans 10:13

Question 9

If you get an incorrect answer to one of the Share Jesus Verses – Never say …

Answer 9

“No” – because “no” is argumentative.

Question 10

Instead of saying “No,” what should you say?

Answer 10

“Would you please read that verse out loud to me again?”

Question 11

What if you get a response that is close – but not quite close enough – what do you do?

Answer 11

If you get a response that is close – but not quite close enough – use guidance questions for clarification.

Question 12

1 Peter 1:15 Answer

Answer 12

God is holy, and wants me to be holy.

Question 13

1 Peter 1:15 Guidance Question

Answer 13

How is God described in this verse?

What does God want of me?

Question 14

Romans 3:23 Answer

Answer 14

I’m not holy like God is holy.

Question 15

Romans 3:23 Guidance Question

Answer 15

Do you see a contrast in this verse?

{Actually there are several contrasts}

Question 16

Titus 2:13 Answer

Answer 16

Jesus is God and Savior.

Question 17

Titus 2:13 Guidance Question

Answer 17

What two things does it says about Jesus?

Question 18

Titus 2:14 Answer

Answer 18

Jesus gave Himself for us to redeem and purify us from sin.

Question 19

Titus 2:14 Guidance Question

Answer 19

Why did Jesus come to die?

Question 20

1 Peter 3:18 Answer

Answer 20

Jesus’ death and resurrection paid the sin debt.

Question 21

1 Peter 3:18 Guidance Question

Answer 21

How did Jesus pay the sin debt?

Question 22

2 Corinthians 5:15 Answer

Answer 22

We should live for Christ.

Question 23

2 Corinthians 5:15 Guidance Question

Answer 23

For whom should we live?

For whom should we not live?

Question 24

Romans 10:13 Answer

Answer 24

God will save me if I ask Him to do so.

Question 25

Romans 10:13 Guidance Question

Answer 25

What does God promise?
Who can ask God for salvation?
(Does that mean you?)