THE SCRIPTURES – THE INSPIRED, FULLY-SUFFICIENT WORD OF GOD
2 Timothy 3:1-17
 

1. Name two faulty views of the nature of the Bible that are widespread in the church today.


2. What are the consequences of a person holding to a false view of the nature of the Bible?


3. How does the Bible define the period of time referred to as “the last days”? How does Paul describe the nature of “perilous times” that would occur in the last days?


4. Define the following words or phrases that Paul uses when referring to the Scriptures:

inspired

profitable for doctrine

profitable for reproof

profitable for correction

profitable for training in righteousness


5. Give some examples of problems that arise in the church whenever the inspiration or the full sufficiency of Scripture is denied.