The Scriptures

1. What is another name for the Bible?

The Bible is commonly known as the “Scriptures.” – Matthew 21:42

KJV 42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

WEB 42 Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures, ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner. This was from the Lord. It is marvelous in our eyes’?

2. What is another title given to the Bible?

The Bible is also referred to as “the word of God.” – Luke 8:21

KJV 21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

WEB 21 But he answered them, “My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it.”

3. How did God give us the Scriptures?

The Scriptures were given to us through the inspiration of God. – 2 Timothy 3:16

KJV 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

WEB 16 Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

4. Who directed the men who wrote the Scriptures for God?

Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. – 2 Peter 1:21

KJV 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

WEB 21 For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

5. Can you provide a specific example of this?

The Holy Spirit spoke through David about Judas, who betrayed Jesus. – Acts 1:16

KJV 16 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

WEB 16 “Brothers, it was necessary that this Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus.

6. How did David express the same truth?

David said, “The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me, and His words were on my tongue.” – 2 Samuel 23:2

KJV 2 The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

WEB 2 “Yahweh’s Spirit spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.

7. Who did the speaking through these men?

God spoke through these men, using them as His messengers. – Hebrews 1:1

KJV 1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

WEB 1 God, having in the past spoken to the fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways,

8. Why were the Scriptures written?

The Scriptures were written for us to learn from and find hope, patience, and comfort. – Romans 15:4

KJV 4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

WEB 4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through perseverance and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

9. What is all scripture useful for?

All scripture is useful for teaching, correcting, and instructing in how to live righteously. – 2 Timothy 3:16

KJV 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

WEB 16 Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

10. What was God’s purpose in giving us the Scriptures?

God’s purpose in giving us the Scriptures was to make us perfect and fully equipped for doing good things. – 2 Timothy 3:17

KJV 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

WEB 17 that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

11. How highly did Job value God’s words?

Job considered God’s words more important than his necessary food. – Job 23:12

KJV 12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

WEB 12 I haven’t gone back from the commandment of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

12. What did Jesus use to show that He was the Messiah?

Jesus explained that the writings of Moses and the prophets confirmed His role as the Messiah. – Luke 24:27

KJV 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

WEB 27 Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

13. What are the three main parts of the Old Testament according to Jesus?

According to Jesus, the Old Testament is divided into the law of Moses, the prophets, and the Psalms. – Luke 24:44

KJV 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

WEB 44 He said to them, “This is what I told you, while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me must be fulfilled.”

14. What is God incapable of doing?

God cannot lie. – Titus 1:2

KJV 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

WEB 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who can’t lie, promised before time began;

15. What is God called in the Scriptures?

God is called “the Rock” and is described as perfect, just, truthful, and without iniquity. – Deuteronomy 32:4

KJV 4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.

WEB 4 The Rock: his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. A God of faithfulness who does no wrong, just and right is he.

16. What must be the character of God’s word?

God’s word is truth and sanctifies us. – John 17:17

KJV 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

WEB 17 Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.

17. What test should be applied to every professed teacher of truth?

Test every teacher by comparing what they say to the word of God. – Isaiah 8:20

KJV 20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

WEB 20 Turn to the law and to the covenant! If they don’t speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.

18. What is the purpose of God’s word in a world filled with darkness, sin, and death?

God’s word serves as a lamp for our feet and a light for our path. – Psalm 119:105

KJV 105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

WEB NUN 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

19. How has God magnified His word?

God has magnified His word above His name by making promises and oaths based on His character. – Psalm 138:2

KJV 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

WEB 2 I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your Name for your loving kindness and for your truth; for you have exalted your Name and your Word above all.

Hebrews 6:13-14

KJV 13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, 14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.

WEB 13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself, 14 saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.”

20. Where can we find the true poetry of life?

The true poetry of life is found in God’s statutes. – Psalm 119:54

KJV 54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

WEB 54 Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

21. How long will God’s word endure?

God’s word will stand forever, unlike the temporary fading of grass and flowers. – Isaiah 40:8

KJV 8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

WEB 8 The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.”

Matthew 24:35

KJV 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

WEB 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.