Lesson 2

Holy Scripture

  1. What is the Bible?
    The Bible is the divinely inspired and infallibly written Word of God. II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:19-21

  2. How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?
    First, from the testimony of the Bible itself; secondly, from the testimony of the Spirit in our hearts. I John 5:6.

  3. Are there then two separate testimonies of God concerning the Bible?
    No, the testimony of the Holy Spirit in our hearts always seals the testimony of the Scriptures.

  4. What is meant by inspiration?
    It is that act of God whereby He moved, illumined, and infallibly directed men to write the Word of God.

  5. How did God perform the work of inspiration?
    "Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Spirit." II Peter 1:21.

  6. What are the attributes of Holy Scripture?
    Infallibility, unity, perspicuity, authority, and trustworthiness.

  7. What is meant by the infallibility of Scripture?
    That Scripture is word for word the Word of God and is, therefore, without error. II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21.

  8. What is meant by the unity of Scripture?
    That all Scripture is the one revelation of God in Jesus Christ as the God of our salvation. John 5:39.

  9. What is meant by the perspicuity of Scripture?
    That through the operation of the Spirit, Scripture can be easily understood by God's people unto their salvation.

  10. What is meant by the authority of Scripture?
    That Scripture is the only rule for our faith and our life. II Timothy 3:16-17.

EXTRA WORK:

  1. Look up II Peter 1:20-21 and II Timothy 3:16 and answer the question: Is Scripture the product of both God and man? Prove your answer from these texts.
  2. Read the Belgic Confession, Article 5 and answer the question: Why do we believe all things contained in the Scriptures?
  3. What is the purpose of the Bible? See John 5:39; II Timothy 3:16-17.
  4. If the Scriptures are easy to understand, how do you explain II Peter 3:16?
  5. Find other proof in Scripture that Scripture is without error.
  6. What is the meaning of the following terms:
    1. Organic inspiration?
    2. Verbal inspiration?
    3. Plenary inspiration?
    4. Graphic inspiration?
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Bible reading for the lesson

Q/A 1-3 The Bible

  • II Timothy 3:16,17
  • II Peter 1:16-21

Q/A 4-5 Inspiration

  • I Peter 1:10-12
  • II Peter 1;20,21
  • Ecclesiastes 12:9-12

Q/A 6-10 Attributes of Scripture

  • John 17:7
  • John 5:39
  • Psalm 19
  • Psalm 119
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