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LESSON TWO THE BIBLE AND INSPIRATION (Part Two)
[There are 44 answers in this lesson]
(All scripture references are from the King James Version unless otherwise noted)
A. The authenticating of scripture:
1. “And they went forth, and ___(1)_____ everywhere, the __(2)__ ___(3)____ with them, and ____(4)______ the __(5)___ with __(6)___ following. Amen” (Mark 16:20).
2. “For if the _(7)___ ___(8)___ by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be __(9)____ by the _(10)___, and _(11)__ ___(12)______ unto us by them that __(13)___ him; _(14)___also ___(15)____ them ___(16)____, both with __(17)___ and ___(18)____, and with divers ___(19)_____, and __(20)___ of the __(21)__ __(22)___, according to his own will?” (Heb 2:2-4).
B. The duration of Inspiration
3. “For we __(23) __ in __(24)__, and we __(25)______ in __(26)___. But when that which is ___(27)____ is come, then that which is in __(28)__ shall be done away. When I was a child, I spake as a __(29)___, I understood as a __(30)___, I thought as a __(31)___: but when I became a __(32)__, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity” (1 Cor 13:9-13).
4. “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should ___(33)______ ___(34)____ for the __(35)___ which was __(36)__ ___(37)______ unto the saints” (Jude 3).
Review questions: [Give scriptural support for each answer.]
5. How did God plan for His message to be revealed to man?
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6. By what means did God authenticate the messages preached by His apostles and prophets?_____________________________________________________________
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7. How can we know that the entirety of God’s will has been revealed to mankind? _____________________________________________________________________
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8. What does man lack that would require additional LATTER DAY revelations from God? (Don't forget to support with scripture) _____________________________________________________________________
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9. With what is "knowing in part" contrasted in question #3 ? _____________________
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10. To what does "that which is perfect" refer? (explain the use of the word "perfect".) ___________________________________________________________________
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Thought question:
11. Is the Christian aided in understanding God’s word by a non-miraculous indwelling
of the Holy Spirit? (Explain your answer) ___________________________________
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