School of the Word

LESSON 1

WHAT IS THE WORD OF GOD?

Key Verses

1. II Pet.1:20,21

2. II Tim.3:16,17

In this Lesson we are dealing with the written word of God, the Bible.

1. THE WORD OF GOD IS

1.1 Specific revelation to man. 2 Pet 1:20,21; Heb. 1:1,2

1.2 The Gospel of salvation for mankind Rom 16:25,26; 1:16

1.3 Authoritative and final Heb 2:1-4

1.4 Divinely inspired for godliness 2 Tim 3:16,17

1.5 Powerful and searching Heb 4:12

1.6 The way to prosperity and life Josh 1:8; Prov 4:20-22

2. WHAT IS THE BIBLE

2.1 The Bible is God’s inspired revelation of the original destiny of all things. Here heaven is opened, and the gates of Hell disclosed. It is the travelers map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldiers sword, and the Christians charter.

2.2 The Bible is the power of God unto eternal salvation and the source of present help, for body, soul, and spirit (Rom. 1:16; John 15:7). Christ is its grand subject, man’s good its design, and the glory of God its end. It is a mine of wealth, the source of health, and a world of pleasure.

2.3 The Bible is God’s will or testament to men in all ages, revealing the plan of God for man here and now, and in the next life. It will be opened at the judgment; and it will last forever. It involves the highest responsibility; will reward for the least to the greatest of labor; and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.

2.4 The Bible is the record of God’s dealings with man in the past, present, and future. It contains His message of eternal salvation for all who believe in Christ, and eternal damnation for all who rebel against the gospel.

2.5 As a literary composition, the Bible is the most remarkable book ever made. It is a divine library of 66 books some of considerable size, and others no larger than a tract. These books include various forms of literature – history, biography,...