This is an introductory module is focused on the nature and origin of the Bible, establishing reasons to trust the Bible as the infallible and trustworthy Word of God. The inspiration and certainty of the holy book we hold in our hands is backed by strong evidence and God’s Words are a solid foundation upon which we build our lives.
God Revealed Through Miracles “All mankind has a general revelation of God. Special Revelation refers to those acts of God where He reveals Himself and His will to specific persons.” (Kevin Conner, ‘Foundations of Christian Doctrine’) “A miracle is a supernatural intervention into the laws of nature. Throughout history God has revealed His power and…
The entire personhood of God is only revealed in His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus is revealed in Scripture. He is the Word made flesh. God Revealed In Christ In Christ the sum total of all God’s attributes, will and character are unveiled. To look at Christ is to look at God. God, who at various…
The authenticity and authority of scripture, both Old and New Testament, have been attacked vigorously for generations. If the authority of the scriptures can be undermined, the whole basis of our faith crumbles. Indeed, the very first instance of satanic attack is effectively an attempt to discredit the Word of God (Genesis 3:1). “Hath God…
Scripture gives testimony to itself, and throughout the Bible we find the assertion that this is the Word of Almighty God. Jesus Himself affirmed this claim by both appealing to the scriptures to establish His person and authority, and by submitting to the Word Himself, even unto death. I tell you the truth, until heaven…
The Nature of God’s Word is also revealed to us through the many symbolic pictures that scripture paints. God likens His Word to many things. Each reveals a facet of truth regarding it. The following list is based on Kevin Conner’s ‘Foundations of Christian Doctrine” titled “The Symbols of the inspired book”: A. Fire…
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,” 2Timothy 3:16 NKJV The Scriptures are ‘God-breathed’. God revealed Himself to mankind in many ways and at various times (Hebrews 1:1). These revelations were then recorded, and have become collectively what we know today…
