what is the source of truth?

THE BIBLE: the source of truth & basis of morality

HOMEWORK DUE TODAY:

  • Read Chapter 1 from KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE, by Paul Little and complete workbook questions.

WARM UP OT Bible Books Challenge

Overview of the OT (13 min)

Overview of the NT (8 min)

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION (FROM “KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE Ch 1: The Bible):

WHY DO WE ALL NEED THE BIBLE, ESPECIALLY IN TODAY’S SOCIETY?

WHY WAS THE BIBLE WRITTEN?

WHEN PEOPLE SAY “THE BIBLE IS INSPIRED,” WHAT DO THEY MEAN?

WHAT WAS YOUR PRIMARY SOURCE OF RELIGIOUS BELIEF IN YOUR GROWING UP YEARS? IF YOU NOW HAVE A NEW PRIMARY SOURCE, WHAT CAUSED THE SHIFT?

HOW WOULD YOU RESPOND TO THE STATEMENT “THE BIBLE IS NOT SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE.”?

FOR NEXT WEEK:

1. ASAP go take the Class Reflection Survey.

2. Complete WEEK 4 course work.

      • God, Chapter 2 from Know What You Believe