Next Steps - Session 5

As PAOC, we believe _______________

• Only the Old Testament is inspired

• Only the New Testament is inspired

• No scripture is inspired

• Old and New Testaments are inspired

As PAOC, we believe ________________

• The Bible is somewhat important for belief and conduct

• The Bible is not an authority that is important for belief and conduct

• The Bible is the absolute authority for belief and conduct

• None of the above

As PAOC, we believe _________________

• Reason enables us to interpret and apply the Bible

• Constant reading of the Bible enables us to interpret and apply the Bible

• Knowledge enables us to interpret and apply the Bible

• The Holy Spirit enables us to interpret and apply the Bible

What do we mean when we say the Bible is inspired?

• It means it is inspired like a good piece of art or music

• It means it has wisdom and insight

• It means it is God-breathed

• It means it is all dictation

What are some points Dr. Gabriel mention about the Bible being a human book (yet inspired by God)?

• It has different languages, genres, and writing styles

• It has conversations, songs, and long list of people

• It has many copies and it is understood by human

• None of the above

Are only Jesus’s word’s (the red letters) inspired?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

All the Old Testament and New Testaments are inspired

Where does the authority of the Bible come from?

• From man

• From the church

• From scientists

• From God

According to Dr. Gabriel, why do people resist the Bible as an authority?

• People don’t want any authority outside of themselves

• There are so many authorities they don’t want one more

• The Bible is too soft

• People don’t understand the Bible

What does Dr. Gabriel say about the claim that the Bible is oppressive?

• He says the Bible is oppressive and people should hide the oppressive verses

• He says the Bible is oppressive and that’s the way it is

• He says the Bible is not oppressive but a life giving authority

• He says the Bible is not oppressive but misunderstood

What was the objective why John wrote his gospel (John 20:30-31)?

• For people to have knowledge and get their statement of faith write

• For people to have a perfect life

• For people to know about the life of Jesus and be able to write world history accurately

• For people to believe in Jesus so they may have life