God's Self Revelation: He Speaks

Our next Doctrinal study will be posted on the website and shared on Facebook as our first one on the Trinity was.  These are the study and application questions that will help you understand the material and live it out in your daily life.

The Revealed Word of God

God has revealed himself to us so that we might know him and worship him.  Our understanding of his revelation and our view of Scripture will dramatically affect our understanding of all other doctrines.  It will also determine how we live out our Christian profession of faith.

• How does your view of the Bible affect all other doctrinal beliefs?
• What is the fundamental purpose of God's revelation through Scripture?
• What is the difference between general and special revelation?
• How does Jesus view the Bible?
• Who wrote the Bible, and why is it important to distinquish between the different views of inspiration?
• What is inerrancy, and why can we trust the Bible?

Application

• How do your views of Scripture align with what the Bible testifies about itself?
• What does it mean that the Bible is authoritative?  How does it related to other authorities?
• How is the Bible personally sufficient for your life?
• What have you learned in this discussion about interpreting Scripture?
• How is your view of Scripture evident in your life?