gravity: scriptureWe teach……the 66 books of the Holy Bible are inspired (God-breathed), without error in the original writings, and the final authority for faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16- 17; 2 Peter 1:20- 21; Matthew 5:18; John 16:12- 13)
The Bible is inspired by God.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,” 2 Timothy 3:16
The Bible is without error.
“Sanctify then by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17
Hebrews 1:1 says, “In the past God spoke to our forfathers through the prophets at many times and in various says.”
o God spoke directly to the writer (Revelations 2).
o The author did research (Luke 1:1-3).
o The Holy Spirit reminded the writer of events (John 14:26)
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The Bible is always our final authority for faith and life.
“So that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work”2 Timothy 3:17
Application:
Take time this week to meditate on Psalm 119. What does this psalm have to say about the inspiration, infallibility and authority of Scripture? How will you respond to what you know about the Bible?
Discuss:
1. Have you ever wrestled with doubts about the authority or reliability of the Bible? How did you resolve that struggle?
2. Read 2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; and 2 Peter 1:21. How should believing that the Bible is “God-breathed” affect the way you read the Bible?
3. Can you remember a time when you encountered a Bible passage that you understood, and that spoke directly to what you were experiencing at that time? Share your experience.
4. What do you do when you encounter a Bible passage that you do not understand? For help studying the Bible follow this link: http://www.zondervan.com/media/samples/pdf/0310273005_samptxt.pdf
5. When we state that the Bible is without error we mean it is both “inerrant” (truthful) and “infallible” (trustworthy). Read Numbers 23:19; Hebrews 6:18; and Titus 1:2. Why is it important to stress both inerrant and infallible?
6. Read Psalm 119.* What are the benefits of the Scriptures being a priority in your life? How can your LifeGroup help you do this?
* If using this question during a group gathering, read Psalm 119:1-24.
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