1. How did the Bible come to us?
1.1. ORIGIN
1.1.1. Special Revelation (Divine disclosure from God)
1.1.1.1. came to
1.1.1.1.1. Human author with Holy Spirit
2. How do we know the Bible is reliable?
2.1. INSPIRATION
2.1.1. Source
2.1.1.1. GOD
2.1.1.1.1. Word of God
2.1.2. Product
2.1.2.1. Inerrant Totally without error
2.1.2.1.1. Infallible Unfailing in purpose
2.1.3. Quality
2.1.3.1. INSPIRATION
2.1.3.1.1. Verbal (all words)
3. How did the ancients recognize the books of the Bible?
3.1. CANONICITY
3.1.1. Ancient Writings
3.1.1.1. tested for
3.1.1.1.1. Authenticity by: - Apostolic/prophetic origin - Doctrinal soundness & consistency - Early church acceptance/use
4. How do we interpret the Bible?
4.1. INTERPRETATION
4.1.1. Interdependent
4.1.1.1. ILLUMINATION God's enablement
4.1.1.2. INTERPRETATION Our methods
4.1.1.2.1. Literal Normal Sense
4.1.1.2.2. Historical Recognizes time/culture
4.1.1.2.3. Grammatical Recognizes grammar/syntax
4.1.1.2.4. Contextual Recognizes author/setting context
4.1.1.2.5. Allegorical
4.1.1.2.6. Semi-Allegorical