Foundations for Living - The Authority of Scripture

People who do not hold to the authority of Scripture tell us _____.

*much of the contents of the Bible are irrelevant as long as we're clear of the overall message. *part of the Bible has great authority, while part has none at all *the Bible contains certain truths which may benefit some but is not authoritative in all areas

Give an example of a New Testament promise which God attached to His command.

...

God told Eve not touch the tree in the Garden of Eden.

False

We cannot properly accept the doctrines of inerrancy and infallibility without also accepting the of the Bible.

authority

God's Word is _____.

infallible authoritative inerrant

Man's nature is sinful, and one of the primary results of a sinful nature is

selfishness

An example of an Old Testament promise attached to God's commandments is _____.

Leviticus 26:3-4 - God said if you keep my commands, I will provide rain for your crops. Exodus 15:26 - God said if you listen to me, I will free you from disease. 1 Samuel 7:3 - God said if you turn away from your gods, He will deliver you from your enemy.

Since the beginning of man's history, God's Word has always been misinterpreted.

True

Up to the middle of the 18th century, most people viewed God's Word as authoritative.

True

Authority is the right to___ and ___ obedience.

command enforce

We first read about man doubting God's Word in Genesis chapter

three