17 Questions
What is emphasized in the text as essential for any growing relationship?
Good two-way communication
According to the passage, what will result from not obeying what the Bible teaches?
Useless worship of God
What does Mark 7: 7-8, 13 emphasize as our highest authority?
God's Word
How does the text suggest we should approach God's instructions?
With a trusting heart
What is mentioned as a key factor in determining whether we will follow instructions faithfully or not?
Lack of trust in the Instructor
What is the consequence of nullifying the word of God according to the passage?
'Worshipping in vain'
Which ancient document is highlighted in the text as having the most manuscript evidence?
The Bible
What decree did Roman emperor Diocletian issue in AD 303 in relation to the Bible?
Decreed that all Bibles should be burned
What was the original prediction made by Voltaire about the fate of the Bible?
It will be relegated to the junk heap of history within 100 years of his death
What technology played a significant role in producing Bibles after Voltaire's time?
Printing press
What evidence from the text supports the claim that the Bible has stood the test of time?
Repeated attempts to destroy it failed
What makes the unity of the Bible so remarkable?
It was written by over 40 authors.
How does Psalm 22 demonstrate the accuracy of the Bible?
It predicts Jesus' death on a cross with horrible precision.
What is significant about the ancient manuscripts of the Bible?
The closer they are to the original writing, the more accurate they are.
How do the prophecies in the Bible demonstrate its divine origin?
Many of them are beyond human control to fulfill.
Why does the text suggest that reading three newspapers about the same event would likely result in disagreements?
Human accounts inevitably differ on important details.
What role do the languages, continents, and time span of writing play in demonstrating the uniqueness of the Bible?
They display the amazing unity of the Bible despite diverse origins.
Study Notes
Essential Elements for a Growing Relationship
- Honesty, trust, and communication are essential for any growing relationship.
The Consequences of Disobedience
- Not obeying the Bible's teachings will result in nullifying the word of God.
Biblical Authority
- Mark 7: 7-8, 13 emphasizes that the Bible is our highest authority.
Approaching God's Instructions
- We should approach God's instructions with humility and obedience.
Key Factors in Following Instructions
- Our motivation and heart condition are key factors in determining whether we will follow instructions faithfully or not.
Consequences of Nullifying God's Word
- Nullifying the word of God will result in separation from God.
Manuscript Evidence
- The Bible has the most manuscript evidence among ancient documents.
Ancient History and the Bible
- Roman Emperor Diocletian issued a decree in AD 303 to destroy the Bible.
The Bible's Resilience
- Voltaire predicted that the Bible would be forgotten in 100 years, but the Bible has stood the test of time.
The Role of Technology in Producing Bibles
- The printing press played a significant role in producing Bibles after Voltaire's time.
The Unity of the Bible
- The unity of the Bible is remarkable considering it was written over 1,500 years by 40 different authors from different backgrounds and languages.
The Accuracy of the Bible
- Psalm 22 demonstrates the accuracy of the Bible, predicting the crucifixion of Jesus.
Ancient Manuscripts
- The ancient manuscripts of the Bible are significant because they provide evidence of the Bible's accuracy and reliability.
The Prophecies of the Bible
- The prophecies in the Bible demonstrate its divine origin.
The Unreliability of Human Sources
- Reading three newspapers about the same event would likely result in disagreements, highlighting the importance of a reliable source like the Bible.
The Uniqueness of the Bible
- The languages, continents, and time span of writing the Bible demonstrate its uniqueness and divine origin.
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