God in revealing himself inspired the Holy Scriptures so that they are entirely
trustworthy and have supreme authority in matters of doctrine, faith and conduct.
(Statement 2 from BOB—Basis of Belief)
Getting started: (5 mins)
How do you like to get to know people?
What are some texts that are important in our lives?
Beginning in the bible: (10 mins)
1 John 1:1-4, 2 Tim 3:14-17, Psalm 119:9-16; 97-104
(Read through the Scriptures slowly and let people comment on anything that stands
out)
Help with understanding (optional)
The Bible is both divine and human; this amazing confession of faith is analogous to the confession of Jesus Christ as the living word of God in human flesh. The Bible reveals God’s redemptive history within human history. The inspiration of Scripture implies that the origin of Scripture is to be found in God. Because Scripture is God-breathed it has divine authority. When declared in the power of the Holy Spirit it produces faith in Christ and the fruit of the Spirit in godly lives where the Word is received and obeyed.
All Scripture is entirely trustworthy because God is trustworthy. ‘Trustworthiness’ emphasizes that biblical truth is not an abstract notion but a reality to be trusted in because God is truth. One cannot know, therefore, the truth of the word of God without trust, ie, without personal commitment to God and His divine will expressed in human words. The authority of Scripture applies to the whole of created reality including arts, science, and politics. However Scripture does not set out to teach science, for example, yet it teaches how science or any human skill should be learned and applied (‘faith and conduct’) for the good of humanity and to the glory of God.
Questions to get to know BOB better: (10 mins)
(Statement 2 from BOB—Basis of Belief)
Getting started: (5 mins)
How do you like to get to know people?
What are some texts that are important in our lives?
Beginning in the bible: (10 mins)
1 John 1:1-4, 2 Tim 3:14-17, Psalm 119:9-16; 97-104
(Read through the Scriptures slowly and let people comment on anything that stands
out)
Help with understanding (optional)
The Bible is both divine and human; this amazing confession of faith is analogous to the confession of Jesus Christ as the living word of God in human flesh. The Bible reveals God’s redemptive history within human history. The inspiration of Scripture implies that the origin of Scripture is to be found in God. Because Scripture is God-breathed it has divine authority. When declared in the power of the Holy Spirit it produces faith in Christ and the fruit of the Spirit in godly lives where the Word is received and obeyed.
All Scripture is entirely trustworthy because God is trustworthy. ‘Trustworthiness’ emphasizes that biblical truth is not an abstract notion but a reality to be trusted in because God is truth. One cannot know, therefore, the truth of the word of God without trust, ie, without personal commitment to God and His divine will expressed in human words. The authority of Scripture applies to the whole of created reality including arts, science, and politics. However Scripture does not set out to teach science, for example, yet it teaches how science or any human skill should be learned and applied (‘faith and conduct’) for the good of humanity and to the glory of God.
Questions to get to know BOB better: (10 mins)
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What is the difference between doctrine, faith and conduct – and do you believe that the Bible
is ‘entirely trustworthy’ and has ‘supreme authority’ in these areas?
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How do you know or believe that the Bible is true testimony about God? (1 John 1)
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How do you understand the phrase “God-breathed”? (2 Tim)
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How does the Bible make us “wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus? (2 Tim)
Relating BOB to life: (15 mins)
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What is the Bible useful for? Do we use it in all these ways? Do we use it in other ways?
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If you were writing a ‘verse for the song of Psalm 119’ what would your 8 statements be?
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If you believe Ps 119 (eg vs 9, 11, 98, 99, 103...) how might our lives show this more?
Where to from here? (5mins)
As you are in your classes this week think about whether there are any scriptures that help you understand your subject better?
Pray for an opportunity to talk to a non-Christian friend about what THEY think about the Bible this week?
Memorise this statement from BOB—and maybe consider memorising some of the verses you looked at this week?
Think about writing your own verse for Ps 119
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