THE BIBLE

The Bible is a divine library of 66 books, written over 1,500 years, by about 40 writers of different periods, and backgrounds. The two grand divisions in the Bible are the Old and New Testaments. There are 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament. The division in the Old Testament was mentioned by Jesus in Luke 24: 44.

And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
(Luke 24:44 KJV)

DIVISIONS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
1. Law
2. Prophets
3. Psalms (Poetical Books)

ARBITRARY DIVISIONS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
1. History (Gospels + Acts)
2. Doctrine (Epistles)
3. Prophecy (Revelation)

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
(2 Timothy 2:15 KJV)

Is the Bible the Word of God? *

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
(Isaiah 40:8 KJV)

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
(1 Thessalonians 2:13 KJV)

Yes
No

Is the Bible the Inspired Word of God? *

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV)

Yes
No

If the Bible is the Word of God, why are there some words of men in it? *

And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
(Genesis 3:12 KJV)

The statements of men were only quoted by the writers of the Bible, and God wanted them to be included in His message.
It only contains the word of God.

Is the Bible the Word of God or it only contains the Word of God? *

It is the Word of God
It only contains the Word of God.

Is the Bible the truth? *

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
(John 17:17 KJV)

Yes, it is the Truth.
No, it is false.

How can we know the truth? *

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
(2 Timothy 2:15 KJV)

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
(John 5:39 KJV)

Study the Bible diligently.
Follow our feelings.
Follow traditions.
Believe what people say.
Study books written by men.

Why did Paul appreciate the Bereans? *

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
(Acts 17:10-11 KJV)

They read and studied the Scriptures daily after hearing the preaching.
They followed their feelings.
They followed their traditions.
They easily believe what people say.

What will set us free from bondage and falsehood? *

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
(John 8:32 KJV)

The Truth
Traditions
Man's ideas

What will you get in studying the Bible? *

NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
(Psalms 119:105 KJV)

Guidance
Nothing

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