Lesson 12. life of Abiding in the Word

 

life of Abiding in the Word (1Pet. 2:2)

 

The Bible is God’s Word, written by 40 different authors inspired by God over 1500 years. The purpose of the written Bible is not to serve as an educational or academic tool, but as a guide that reveals God’s salvation and the life of walking with God.

 

1. The Bible is spiritual food.

(1) 1Pet. 2:2

(2) Mt. 4:4

 

2. The Bible is God’s word.

(1) 1Tim. 3:16 Inspired by God (God-breathed)

(2) Is. 34:16 Therefore, it has uniformity

※ The Bible, as a canon, has 66 books and consists of 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament.

 

3. The outline if the Bible

(1) The creation of the universe and the man

(2) Man’s fall through disobedience to God, caused by unbelief

(3) The calling of Abraham to reveal Himself to fallen mankind

(4) Making of the covenant with Israel, through whose history God speaks

(5) Revelation of God through Jesus and the atonement through the cross

(6) Spreading of the gospel and continuation of the work of salvation through the church

(7) Jesus’ Second Coming and Last Judgement

(8) Consummation of God’s Kingdom

 

4. Why we need to read the Bible

※ 2Tim 3:14-17

※ To learn and to be assured of:

(1) Knowledge of salvation

(2) Proper truth

(3) Godly living

(4) Spiritual maturity

(5) Power in ministry