Fundamentals of the Faith
The
Foundation of Truth--the Word of God
Part 1
►What is the Bible
for?
The
Foundation: The Word of God-the Bible
►What
claims does the Bible make about itself?
1.)
2Timothy 3:14-17
“But
as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of,
because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have
known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for
salvation through faith in Christ Jesus…”
Q: What
makes us wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus?
A: The Scriptures,
the Bible, the Word of God.
Q: How
much of Scripture is inspired from God?
A: All of
it.
Q: What is
the Bible useful for?
A:
Teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness
Q: What
purpose does the Bible’s usefulness serve?
A: Its
purpose is to thoroughly equip us for every good work.
2.)
Hebrews 4:12-13
Does the Word of God only apply to some people?
Is God’s Word only for people that lived a long time
ago?
3.)
2Peter 1:12-21
The
Scriptures have nothing to do with man. They have everything to do with God.
The prophets did not speak on their own accord. As servants of the Most High,
they just said what God wanted them to say. They were the mouthpieces and
instruments God spoke through.
4.)
2Peter 3:13-17
Even while Peter was still alive he endorsed Paul’s
writings as Scripture.
5.)
Mark 7:6-13
6.)
Jude 3
The faith was ONCE for ALL entrusted to the saints
2000 years ago
►The reason all of
this is so important:
8.)
John 12:47-48
What will be the “standard of judgment” at Judgment
Day?
9.)
Luke 12:45-47
Jesus said people will be “cut up” on Judgment Day. What
will this instrument be that is used to “cut people to pieces” with?
► What will be used
to cut and judge the nations with?
10.)
Ephesians 6:17
11.)
Revelation 2:12,16
12.)
Revelation 19:11-21
The Bible is God’ s “instruction manual” for mankind. Whether we
accept and follow the teachings of the Scriptures is what we will be judged on
at Judgment Day. This is why it is imperative we know the Scriptures and what
they teach so that we can obey and follow them.
On Judgment Day,
Which will prevail?
The traditions and teachings of men,
or
the Word of God?
Before next study:
►Question: Do you
want to make the Bible the standard to live your life by?
Fundamentals of the Faith
Study Outline
Introduction | Part One: The Foundation
of Truth—the Word of God | Part Two:
Discipleship | Part Three: Heaven, Hell, Sin and
Salvation | Part Four: The Church | Quiz