BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES Bible Study Guide

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” INTRODUCTION To hear from God; to know what God’s will is for our lives is a privilege that many in this world are longing for. If they could only hear His voice and know what He has to say, it would bring them peace of mind. I hear of God speaking to men and women in the past, but, does He still speak today? How can I hear His voice?

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” 1. What are the ways in which God has revealed Himself to us? Romans 1:19, 20; Hebrews 1:1, 2 “That which may be __________________ is manifest in them; for God hath ____________________. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are _____________, being understood by the _________________, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are ___________________:” God.... spake in time past unto ______________ by _______________, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by _______________, known of God shewed it unto them clearly seen things that are made without excuse the fathers the prophets His Son

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” Note God has revealed Himself through nature—the things that are created (Psalm 19:1-6). God has also revealed Himself through the prophets (whose writings we have in the Bible) and through His Son Jesus Christ.

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” 2. By what means did God communicate His messages to the prophets? Numbers 12:6 “If there be a ___________ among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a ___________, and will speak unto him in a _____________”. prophet vision dream

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” Note God communicated His messages to the prophets through visions and dreams. The Holy Spirit was the One responsible for inspiring the prophets with the heavenly vision (see 2 Peter 1:19-21).

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” 3. How were the words of the Prophets preserved for other generations, including our own? Jeremiah 30:1, 2 “The word that came to ____________ from the LORD, saying, _______________________ of Israel, saying, _________________________ that I have spoken unto thee in a _______________ ”. Jeremiah Thus speaketh the Lord Write thee all the words book

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” Some of the messages that the prophets received were written down in books or on whatever writing materials that were available in order to preserve them for other generations (see Romans 15:4). The compilation of the writings of the prophets is what makes up the Bible that we have today or the Holy Scriptures (Luke 4:17; 24:44).

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” 4. What are the main reasons God gave us the Bible? a. John 20:30, 31 “...these are ___________, that ye might _________that Jesus is the Christ, the ____________; and that believing ye might _____________through His name”. written believe Son of God have life

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” Note The Bible was not written merely to give knowledge about the past. It was written to tell us about Jesus and what He has done for us (in dying to take away our sins), so that we can believe in Him and be saved. Jesus is the central theme of the Bible (see John 5:39, 40).

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” 4. What are the main reasons God gave us the Bible? b. 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 “All ________________ is given by ______________, and is profitable for ______________, for ________________, for ______________, for ___________________: That the man of God may be ______________, throughly furnished unto all __________________.” Scripture inspiration of God doctrinereproof correction instruction in righteousness perfect good works

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” Note The Bible was written to give us instructions in the way of righteousness.

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” 4. What are the main reasons God gave us the Bible? c. Romans 15:4 “For whatsoever things were ___________________ were written for __________________, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures ________________________.” written aforetime our learning might have hope

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” Note The Bible was also written to give hope and comfort to those who seek to live a godly life.

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” 5. How are we to study the Scriptures? Acts 17:11; Isaiah 28:10 “These were ______________ than those in ____________, in that they received the word _______________________, and searched the scriptures _______________, whether those things were so.” “For _____________ must be upon __________, precept upon precept; _________ upon ________, line upon line; here a __________, and ​ there a ____________: noble Thessalonica with all readiness of mind daily precept line little

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” Note The Scripture is to be studied diligently and often in order to get the full understanding of what it is saying. The Bible should be used as its own interpreter, in that Scripture should be used to explain Scripture.

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” 6. Who helps us to understand the Scriptures? John 16:12, 13 “Howbeit when He, the _____________________, is come, He will ____________ you into _______________: for he shall not speak of Himself;” Spirit of truth guide all truth

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” Note The Holy Spirit who inspired the prophets is the One who is appointed to help us to understand what the prophets wrote. “Spiritual things are spiritually discerned.” Therefore, it is important to ask God for help each time the Bible is read.

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” 6. After we have studied and understood the word of God, what are we expected to do about it? Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whosoever _______________ these sayings of mine, and _____________, I will liken him unto a ____________, which built his house upon a ____________:” heareth doeth them wise man rock

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” Note To study the Scriptures without obeying it will not benefit us in any way. The most important part of Bible study is to obey what we understand from what God is saying to us.

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINES | LESSON 1 – “God Speaks” MY DECISION  I believe that the Bible is God’s word to man.  I believe that God wants me to understand and obey His word.  I pledge to spend time regularly studying the Bible.  I pledge to obey the things that God reveals to me in His word.    

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