Bible Study Course Lesson 1: Why the Bible is the Word of God
Bible Study Course Lesson 1
Why the Bible is the Word of God
¬ Introduction
¬ Crisis on the World Scene
¬ Learning to Appreciate the Bible
¬ How to Begin Your Study
¬ How Does God Reveal Knowledge?
¬ Considering the Existence of God
¬ Why the Bible is Different
¬ How the Bible Helps Cement Broken Relationships
¬ Answering the Great Mystery: Why did God Create Man?
¬ Discovering the Great Unknown: Our Incredible Human Potential
¬ Relying on God in an Uncertain World!
¬ A Close Encounter
¬ Believers in God
¬ Believers in the Bible
¬ Reader Helps
¬ The Books of the Bible
¬ Glossary
¬ Points to Ponder
   
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Why the Bible Is the Word of God
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Points to Ponder

"Points to Ponder" is a regular feature of this course. We introduce it to help you reflect on the major points you have just studied and to think beyond the content of the lesson and apply it on a personal level. It is meant as a study aid and a spur to further thought on these important biblical concepts.

We suggest that you take the time to write your answers to these questions as well as to other questions that may come to mind. Please feel free to write directly to us any feedback about this lesson or the course itself.

The questions on lesson one:

• What scriptures help us understand that the Bible is God's method for communicating with mankind?

• Look around you. What invisible attributes of God do you see in the creation that surrounds us? (Romans 1:20).

• In what ways do you see the love of God expressed in the eternal values and standards established in the Bible?

• What type of relationship is God seeking with humankind? What can you do to develop a meaningful relationship with God? What is the ultimate potential of this relationship?

• Given the uncertainty of our world today, how can an individual or family find direction and peace of mind in life?
   
More Bible Study Lessons  
Lesson 1: Why the Bible is the Word of God Lesson 7: The Calling of God
Lesson 2: The Word of God - The Foundation of Knowledge Lesson 8: What is Christian Conversion?
Lesson 3: Why Did God Create Mankind? Lesson 9: The Transforming Power of God's Spirit
Lesson 4: Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lesson 10: What is the Church?
Lesson 5: Is There Hope for Human Survival? Lesson 11: Christianity - A Way of Life
Lesson 6: What Is the Gospel of the Kingdom of God? Lesson 12: The Annual Festivals of God
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