Holy Scriptures

Question 1

1 of 7 - Define & Distinguish

• Revelation
• Inspiration
• Illumination

Answer 1

• REVELATION - God to Man (Natural;w/out excuse - Romans 1:20) (_{Special - Scriptures & Miracles})
• INSPIRATION: Man to Paper (2 Tim. 3:16 - God breathed) (2 Peter 1:21 -_{<span> Inspired by H.S</span>.})
• ILLUMINATION: Paper to Heart (Hebrews 4:12 - Alive & active)

Question 2

2 of 7 - What does Scripture teach about extra-biblical revelation?

Answer 2

All revelation must be dealt with using the Canon of Scripture as the guidelines for ultimate truth. Any new revelation cannot conflict with Scripture.

Question 3

3 of 7 - What is the relationship between Scripture and divine guidance?

Answer 3

• Jesus promises the Holy Spirit (John 14)
• God provided Scripture and the Holy Spirit divinely guides us into all truth. (John 16:13)

Question 4

4 of 7 - What does the term “scrptural lnerrancy” mean to you?

Answer 4

Original manuscripts were inerrant as given by God.

God breathed - 2 Tim. 3:16

Prophets chosen by God to speak for Him as inspired by H.S. - 2 Peter 1:21

Question 5

5 of 7 - What criteria was used for determining which books were included/excluded in the canon of Scripture?

Answer 5

OT - written, editted, endorsed by prophets

NT - written by an apostle,

• teaches about Jesus, accepted by early church counsels.
• Implicit Trust that God has guided this process

Question 6

6 of 7 - Explain Relationship between Word of God and Scripture.

Answer 6

Scripture is God’s Word - via divine special revelation and recorded via inspiration. (2 Tim. 3:16 - God breathed)

(2 Peter 1:21 - Prophets chosen by God to speak for Him as inspired by H.S.)

Question 7

7 of 7 - Explain how Scripture is relevant to the average person in your church.

Answer 7

• Living & Active (Hebrews 4)
• It teaches, rebukes, corrects, trains (2 Tim. 3:16)
• God’s word at work in the believers (1 Thess 2:13)