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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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