New Bible Study Announcement: Where Did the Bible Come From?
Greetings, Redemption Church family!
We are excited to announce a new Bible study opportunity that will deepen our understanding of the foundation and history of our sacred text. Join us for the engaging study titled "Where Did the Bible Come From?" as we embark on a journey to discover how God created and organized the Bible.
This enriching study will take place every week, starting from November 5th and running until December 10th. The duration may extend based on our journey and the interest within the group.
To start off each evening, we will gather at the church at 5:00 pm to share a delightful dinner together. The church will graciously provide this meal, allowing us to nurture our bodies as we nourish our souls through study and conversation.
We understand that arranging childcare can sometimes be a challenge, so we are pleased to offer childcare services for babies and children up to 6 years old.
"Where Did the Bible Come From?" promises to be an enlightening and thought-provoking study. Together, we will explore the authorship, compilation, and preservation of the Bible throughout its long history. Through engaging discussions and interactive sessions, we will discover the inspired words of God and the significance of the Scriptures in our lives today.
Whether you are a longtime member of Redemption Church or new to our community, we encourage you to carve out time in your busy schedules to participate in this study. Prepare to deepen your faith, gain historical insights, and develop a greater appreciation for the Bible's profound impact.
Please note the details for our upcoming Bible study:
Title: Where Did the Bible Come From?
Duration: November 5th - December 10th (may run longer if needed)
Time: Dinner at 5:00 pm | Bible Study at 5:30 pm
Location: Redemption Church
Childcare: Available for babies and children up to 6 years old upon request
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the fascinating origins of the Bible and strengthen your spiritual foundation. We look forward to having you join us for this transformative study!
Description
This study examines the source, nature, and teaching about the Bible. This course addresses issues of God’s revelation, inspiration of the Scriptures, canonicity and how books were chosen for inclusion in the Bible, textual criticism and the reliability of the Bible, inerrancy and the truthfulness of Scripture, and translations of the Bible.
Goals
Believers will understand the nature of the Bible in order to develop sound doctrine.
Believers will value the sovereignty of the Godhead over the transmission of the Bible to insure its preservation throughout history.
Believers will submit to the authority of the Bible in their life and in the church.
Study Outline
Week 1 - Revelation (to make known; to reveal)
Has God Made himself known
How did God make himself known
Why is God making himself known necessary
Week 2 - Inspiration
What is inspiration
What is the extent of inspiration
What is the result of inspiration
Week 3 - Canonicity
What is canonicity
How do we know which books should be included as God’s Word
What about the Apocrypha (books excluded from our Bible but included in Catholic Bible)
Week 4 - Textual Criticism and Transmission
What is textual criticism
What are the tests for textual criticism
Why is textual criticism important
Week 5 - Inerrancy
What does inerrancy mean
How does inerrancy apply to the Bible
What is the result of inerrancy
Week 6 - Translations of the Bible
How did the Bible get into our language
Why are there so many translations or versions
How do I choose a reliable translation