Quarter #1: Foundation of Our Faith Lesson #1: The Greater Light Quarter #1: Foundation of Our Faith

Bible Facts Written by an estimated 40 men Composed over a time period of roughly 1600 years Never contradicts itself Historically accurate (sources include Tacitus, Josephus, and archaeology) Over a 100 million copies are given away or sold every year Translated all or in part in 2,426 languages, enough to reach about 95% of world population (2007)

What… …is the Bible? …should I study it? Why…

“But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,  that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:14-17

What is the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:16,17 1 Thessalonians 2:13 2 Peter 1:20,21 Psalm 119:105 Proverbs 30:5 Hebrews 4:12 Isaiah 8:20 John 17:17

Fundamental Belief #1: Holy Scriptures “The Holy Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, are the written Word of God, given by divine inspiration through holy men of God who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. In this Word, God has committed to man the knowledge necessary for salvation. The Holy Scriptures are the infallible revelation of His will. They are the standard of character, the test of experience, the authoritative revealer of doctrines, and the trustworthy record of God’s acts in history.”