1. Lesson 1 The Bible

2. The Catechism l What is it? l Who wrote it? Why was it written? l A book of instruction in the form of questions and answers l Martin Luther (1483- 1546) l So the head of the family could teach his family the chief parts of Christian doctrine

3. The Catechism l What’s in it? l The source of the catechism’s teachings is l THE BIBLE l The 10 Commandments l The Apostles Creed l The Lord’s Prayer l Baptism l The Lord’s Supper l The Keys and Confession l Holy Communion

4. What is in the Bible?

5. Words to Know testament: prophet: evangelist: apostle: epistle: Covenant, promise, agreement One who speaks God’s Word to God’s people One who speaks or writes the gospel (Good News) One sent by Jesus as his messenger or missionary A letter written to someone

6. Words to Know Bible: Scripture: word meaning book The “writing?” referring to the Bible

7. l 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. l 2 Peter 1:21 For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. l John 14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

8. What is the Bible? ¶G¶God the Holy Spirit inspired (breathed into) the human writers the exact words He wanted ¶T¶The Bible is word for word God’s Word

9. 1 Corinthians 2:13 l This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.

10. What the Bible is inspired breathed into ¶ God inspired (breathed into) the human writers. word verbal (word for word) inspiration · God chose every word of the Bible. This is called verbal (word for word) inspiration.

11. l John 17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. l John 10:35… the Scripture cannot be broken--

12. What the Bible is inspired breathed into ¶ God inspired (breathed into) the human writers. word verbal (word for word) inspiration · God chose every word of the Bible. This is called verbal (word for word) inspiration. true God ¸ All Scripture is 100% true and from God.

13. Revelation 22:18-19 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. 19) And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

14. What is the Bible? ¹ It is God’s unchanging word therefore we should not add or subtract anything from the Bible.

15. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 …from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17) so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

16. Why Did God Give Us the Bible? ¹ To teach us the way of salvation (deliverance) by trusting in Jesus. º To guide us in God- pleasing living after we have come to trust Jesus as our Savior.

17. What are the two main teachings (doctrines) of the Bible? l (John 1:17) For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. l (Romans 1:16) I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…

18. The Law (God’s Commands) l Exodus 20 (10 commandments) l Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. l Galatians 3:10 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law." l Do! Don’t do! What to do and not to do. l Shows our sin, mirror; x-ray l Condemns all

19. The Gospel (God’s Promises) l (John 19:30) When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. l (Luke 2:14) "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." l (Romans 1:16) I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. l Done! Tells us what God has done for our salvation l Shows our Savior l Has the power to save all who believe

20. Luke 11:28 l "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."

21. How does God want us to use the Bible? ¶ Read and study it · To live according to it · Through it he will strengthen (confirm) us in our Christian faith and life