WHY WE STUDY GOD’S WORD
(Scriptural Reasons)
Romans 12:2, 3
2. “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, in order to prove by you what is that good and pleasing and perfect will of God. 3. I realize how kind God has been to me, and so I tell each of you not to think you are better than you really are. Use good sense and measure yourself by the amount of faith that God has given you”. (The Apostle Paul, circa 51-55 CE) MKJV, CEV
BIBLE STUDY IS FOR BUILDING FAITH
Hebrews 11:1 “Only faith can guarantee the blessings that we hope for, or prove the existence of realities that are unseen”. NJB
Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”. NKJ
Hebrews 11:3 “By faith we understand that the worlds [during the successive ages] were framed (fashioned, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose) by the word of God, so that what we see was not made out of things which are visible”. AMP
Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please God; for he that comes to God must believe that he is and that he is a rewarder of those that diligently seek him”. JUB
TRUTH, LOGIC AND THE BIBLE
A comprehensive analytical seminar on the Bible
Lesson no. 4 of 97.
Discussion Topic
‘SEVEN REASONS FOR CONFIDENCE IN THE BIBLE’
(Part two)
Suggested study approach: Read entire lesson, consider and meditate on each Bible verse as you go along. Then at conclusion of reading, ask yourself the review questions to see if you can recall the main points. If any got by you, you can quickly review material on the page indicated. Lesson begins at heading below: – Expect to take at least 20-30 minutes to read the material and consider the scriptures cited. Review time will vary as needed individually.
(Scriptural Reasons)
Romans 12:2, 3
2. “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, in order to prove by you what is that good and pleasing and perfect will of God. 3. I realize how kind God has been to me, and so I tell each of you not to think you are better than you really are. Use good sense and measure yourself by the amount of faith that God has given you”. (The Apostle Paul, circa 51-55 CE) MKJV, CEV
BIBLE STUDY IS FOR BUILDING FAITH
Hebrews 11:1 “Only faith can guarantee the blessings that we hope for, or prove the existence of realities that are unseen”. NJB
Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”. NKJ
Hebrews 11:3 “By faith we understand that the worlds [during the successive ages] were framed (fashioned, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose) by the word of God, so that what we see was not made out of things which are visible”. AMP
Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please God; for he that comes to God must believe that he is and that he is a rewarder of those that diligently seek him”. JUB
TRUTH, LOGIC AND THE BIBLE
A comprehensive analytical seminar on the Bible
Lesson no. 4 of 97.
Discussion Topic
‘SEVEN REASONS FOR CONFIDENCE IN THE BIBLE’
(Part two)
Suggested study approach: Read entire lesson, consider and meditate on each Bible verse as you go along. Then at conclusion of reading, ask yourself the review questions to see if you can recall the main points. If any got by you, you can quickly review material on the page indicated. Lesson begins at heading below: – Expect to take at least 20-30 minutes to read the material and consider the scriptures cited. Review time will vary as needed individually.
Check to see if you got the main points of Bible Lesson No. 3.
(Answer the questions you can and review the others)
What about claims made by Bible critics since the early 1800s?
(Review page 1.)
What have leading archeologists had to say about the Bible?
(Review page 1.)
How does geographical accuracy support confidence in the bible?
(Review page 2.)
How is the Bible shown to be more than a mere fictitious narrative?
(Review page 3.)
How does consistency uphold the Bible’s as being truthful?
(Review page 4.)
What makes small details very important in Bible investigation?
(Review page 4.)
Cite examples where cross checking details shows the Bible to be consistent, not contrived?
(Review page 5-7 .)
8. What conclusion may we reach when hundreds of small details mesh?
(Review page 8.)
(For Bible versions used in this study course, see ’List of Lessons’ tab)
Join us for the next Lesson No. 5, when we will cover the subject:
TEXTUAL SCHOLARSHIP and INTERNAL HARMONY OF THE BIBLE
add to our confidence in the Bible as God’s Word.
(Answer the questions you can and review the others)
What about claims made by Bible critics since the early 1800s?
(Review page 1.)
What have leading archeologists had to say about the Bible?
(Review page 1.)
How does geographical accuracy support confidence in the bible?
(Review page 2.)
How is the Bible shown to be more than a mere fictitious narrative?
(Review page 3.)
How does consistency uphold the Bible’s as being truthful?
(Review page 4.)
What makes small details very important in Bible investigation?
(Review page 4.)
Cite examples where cross checking details shows the Bible to be consistent, not contrived?
(Review page 5-7 .)
8. What conclusion may we reach when hundreds of small details mesh?
(Review page 8.)
(For Bible versions used in this study course, see ’List of Lessons’ tab)
Join us for the next Lesson No. 5, when we will cover the subject:
TEXTUAL SCHOLARSHIP and INTERNAL HARMONY OF THE BIBLE
add to our confidence in the Bible as God’s Word.
