Let’s Study our Bible. Lesson 1 AUTHORITY

Here are 3 Bible lessons to be studied in order. Each study has some bible verses to be looked up and read in their context, then answer the questions.

1.   Have you ever made a commitment to
Christ?   Y-N                        If yes, how old were you? ____

2.   Did you make a confession at the time of your commitment?   Y-N
What did you confess? ___________

3. Have you been baptized?  Y-N

How were you baptized? _________

4. How long (after your commitment) did you wait to be baptized_____________

5. Why were you baptized? _______________

6. Were you saved before or after baptism?

Christ has all authority today

1. Matthew 28:18

Did Jesus receive all power (authority) in heaven and earth?  Y-N

Since all authority has been given to Jesus, do we look toward another for authority?  Y-N

2. Heb. 1:1-2

Does God speak to us today through Christ?  Y-N

3. John 12:48

Will the words of Jesus judge us in the last day?   Y-N

4. 1Cor. 14:37

Is Christ’s authority revealed to us in the New Testament?  Y-N

5. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Do we need something other than the Scriptures to make us complete?  Y-N

Restrictions Placed upon Man

1. Deuteronomy 4:2

Could Moses add to the commandments of God?     Y-N

2. 2John 9

Can we go beyond the doctrine of Christ?          Y-N

3. Revelation 22:18-19

Can we add or take away from this book?  Y-N

4. 1Cor 4:6

Can we think of men above that which is written?   Y-N

Examples & Consequences

1. Genesis 2:16-17 & Gen. 3:23-24

When Adam and Eve ate of the fruit, were they driven from the Garden of Eden? Y-N

2. Leviticus 10:1-2

Did Nadab and Abihu have authority from God to offer this strange fire?  Y-N

3. Numbers 20:7-12

Did Moses obey God when he struck the rock?  Y-N

Did Moses enter the land of promise? Y-N

Understanding God’s Word

1. Ephesians 3:4 & Ephesians 5:17

Is it possible to understand the Bible when we read it?   Y-N

2. Romans 10:17                                                      

Does faith come by hearing the word of God? Y-N

Can something be done “in faith” if it is not written in the word of God? Y-N

1. Genesis 37:31-34 & Gen. 45:26

When Jacob heard a lie (was deceived), did he believe it?    Y-N

When Jacob heard the truth, did he refuse to believe it?     Y-N

2. Acts 23:1 & Acts 26:9

When Paul allowed himself to be guided by his conscience, did he do things wrong? Y-N

Can one be taught wrong and yet feel right by his conscience?    Y-N

1. 1Cor 2:5

Should our faith be in the wisdom of men? Y-N

1. Numbers 13:30-33 & Joshua 14:7-8

Were the other ten spies correct in their report?    Y-N

2. Matthew 7:13-14

Will the majority of people be saved? Y-N

Is the majority a safe guide for your spiritual life?   Y-N

1. Galatians 1:13-14

Did Paul persecute the church because of his Jewish traditions?   Y-N

When Paul began to preach Jesus, did he give up his traditions that contradicted the teaching of Christ?  Y-N

2. Matthew 10:37

If you love father, mother, or family more than Jesus, are you worthy of Him?   Y-N

1. Hebrews 8:8-13

     Did God promise a new covenant? Y-N

     Has the Old Covenant (Law of Moses) passed away? Y-N

If you have completed this lesson and you man continue to lesson TWO.

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