Apologetics

Lesson APO004– Small Group Bible Study on The Inspiration of Scripture.

Look up the following Scriptures. When reading these verses ask yourself the following questions:

1. Who is talking/writing?
2. Who is the audience?
3. What do these verses have to say about our main topic?

Read the following article that relates to our topical Bible study.

The Inspiration, Inerrancy,
and Authority of the Bible
by Ron Rhodes
The authority of Scripture cannot be separated from the authority of God. Whatever the Bible affirms, God affirms. And what the Bible affirms (or denies), it affirms (or denies) with the very authority of God. Read Article

As you read the article, highlight the sentences, statements or paragraphs that you find most profound, confusing, revolutionary, fundamental or inspiring.  Mark each highlight with the reason you choose it.  Use the corresponding word or letter. P = Profound , C = Confusing , R = Revolutionary , F = Fundamental , I = Inspiring.

After you have done this for the entire article, force yourself to narrow your favorite sentences, statements or paragraphs down to your top 5. Then top 3. Then 1. This will prepare you for in-depth group discussion.

Not only will this technique improve overall reading comprehension, but will act as a discussion outline for your small group.  This method also provides a jump start if you choose to do a written summary of the article.

Answer the following questions after reading the article above:

1. Write your own simple definition of Biblical Inspiration.
   
   
   
2. What role(s) does the Holy Spirit play in Biblical Inspiration?
   
   
   
3. During His time on earth, what did Jesus say about the scriptures?
   
   
   
4. How is fulfilled Prophecy a proof of Divine Inspiration?
   
   
   
5. Explain how archaeological discoveries support the accuracy and authenticity of the Bible.
   
   
   
6. Why is it important to believe in the The Inspiration, Inerrancy, and Authority of Scripture?