Random Bible breakdown.:) Terminology 1. The word bible means book. 2. The words The Bible distinguish the Word of God. 3:16 Every scripture inspired of God `is' also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness. 3:17 That the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work. Characteristics Divisions 1. Old Testament (39 books) a. Law (5 books. Genesis-Deuteronomy) b. History (12 books. Joshua-Esther) c. Poetry (5 books. Job-Song of Solomon) d. Major Prophets (12 books. Isaiah-Daniel) e. Minor Prophets (12 books. Hosea-Malachi) 2. New Testament (27 books) a. Gospels (4 books. Matthew-John) b. History (1 book. Acts) c. Epistles (21 books. Romans-Jude) d. Prophecy (1 book. Revelation) 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished. Authorship 1. Holy Spirit. 2. Approx. 40 men. 3. Over 1500 years. 1:21 For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit. Canonicity 1. The Selection a. The Counsel of Carthage in 397 AD listed all of the canonical books of the bible. (Which may have been determined by Ezra.) b. The New Testament books had to have the following criteria to be included: - Apostolicity. (Written or supported by an Apostle.) - Content. (Had to be spiritual in nature.) - Universality. (Widely accepted among believers.) - Inspiration. c. The dead sea scrolls authenticated many of the selected books. 2. Books Omitted a. God superimposed His will. b. Some omitted books, like The Idol Bel and the Dragon, can be found in the Apocrypha. Revelation Facts about revelation: 1. God is able to reveal. 2. God chose to reveal. Revelation came through... 1. Nature 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hinder the truth in unrighteousness; 1:19 because that which is known of God is manifest in them; for God manifested it unto them. 1:20 For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, `even' his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse: 2. Providential Dealings 8:28 And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, `even' to them that are called according to `his' purpose. 3. Preservation of the Universe 1:2 hath at the end of these days spoken unto us in `his' Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the world; 4. Miracles 19:37 And as he was now drawing nigh, `even' at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen; 5. Direct Communication 6:28 And it came to pass on the day when Jehovah spake unto Moses in the land of Egypt, 6. Jesus 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth. 7. The Bible 5:9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for the witness of God is this, that he hath borne witness concerning his Son. Inspiration ...is God's superintending of human authors so that, using their own individual personalities, they composed and recorded, without error, it's revelation to man in the words of the original writings. 1. False views a. Natural Theory (Inspiration in the sense that a poet or writer is naturally inspired.) b. Dictation Theory (God coldy and word for word dictated the bible.) c. Illumination Theory (Inspiration from intense religious perception.) 2. Biblical View Both divine and human elements are present. a. God breathed... b. All scripture is equally inspired. 3. Inspiration is proven internally. a. The bible claims it. 1:21 For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit. b. Jesus claimed it.
22:29 But Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as angels in heaven. 22:31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, 22:32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not `the God' of the dead, but of the living. c. Writers claimed it. 1:7 But Jehovah said unto me, Say not, I am a child; for to whomsoever I shall send thee thou shalt go, and whatsoever I shall command thee thou shalt speak. 4. Inspiration is proven externally a. It's a literary masterpiece. b. It is historically and scientifically correct. c. It is without contradiction. d. It is indestructible. e. It is transforming in it's power. f. It is prophetic. g. It is inexhaustible. 5. Translations? Because... a. We do not possess the original manuscripts. But... b. Changes from the original are minimal. c. We have revised versions, not a revised bible. d. Dead Sea Scrolss present bible to be authentic. e. God is able to preserve. Purpose and Theme of The Bible 1. Glorify God a. Angels and Creation b. Salvation c. Israel 2. Redemption through Jesus a. Prophesied in Eden b. Promised to Abraham c. Typified by the exodus from Egypt d. Fulfilled in Jesus e. Appled to believers General Divisions 1. Time Periods Divisions related to humanity on Earth. a. Adam to Abraham- Gentiles b. Abraham to Christ- Gentiles and Hebrews (Jews) c. Christ(birth) to Christ(death)- Gentiles, Jews, and Christians d. Christ(second coming) to Christ- Gentiles and Jews 2. Dispensations a. Innocence (creation to fal) b. Conscience (fall to flood) c. Human Government (flood to Abraham) d. Promise (Abraham to law) e. Law (Law to death of Christ) f. Grace (Death of Christ to Rapture) g. Kingdom Rule (Rapture to New Heaven and Earth) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wow this was LONG! It is a huge book though. :) This is just a little advertisement at the end of my blog, but everyone should visit my profile and listen to the song. It is by my brother and I am trying to encourage him to keep the same positive spiritual message in all his music and the negative messages out. He doesn't have MyChurch, so if you want to leave him some encouragement you can either send me a message here and I will relay it or if you have a myspace account you can leave a comment on his myspace. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ With love, Cj |
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