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By what name are the sacred writings of the Bible commonly known?
"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?" 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?

CEV ⁴² Jesus replied, “You surely know that the Scriptures say, ‘The stone the builders tossed aside is now the most important stone of all. This is something the Lord has done, and it is amazing to us.’

What other title is given this revelation of God to man?
"And He answered and said unto them, My mother and My brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it." 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.

CEV ²¹ Jesus answered, “My mother and my brothers are those people who hear and obey God's message.”

How were the Scriptures given?
"All scripture is given by 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:

CEV ¹⁶ Everything in the Scriptures is God's Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live.

By whom were the men directed who thus spoke for God?
"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." 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.

CEV ²¹ The prophets did not think these things up on their own, but they were guided by the Spirit of God.

What specific instance is mentioned by Peter?
"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." 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.

CEV ^16-17 He said: My friends, long ago by the power of the Holy Spirit, David said something about Judas, and what he said has now happened. Judas was one of us and had worked with us, but he brought the mob to arrest Jesus.

How does David express this same truth?
"The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and His word was in my tongue." 2 Samuel 23:2

KJV ² The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. CEV ² The Spirit of the Lord has told me what to say.
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Who, therefore, did the speaking through these men?
"God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets." Hebrews 1:1

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

CEV ¹ Long ago in many ways and at many times God's prophets spoke his message to our ancestors.

For what purpose were the Scriptures written?
"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope." 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.

CEV ⁴ And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by giving us hope.

For what is all scripture profitable?
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." 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:

CEV ¹⁶ Everything in the Scriptures is God's Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live.

What was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
"That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." Verse 17.
What estimate did Job place upon the words of God?
"Neither have I gone back from the commandment of His lips; I have esteemed the words of His mouth more than my 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. CEV ¹² and I have always treasured his teachings.
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Upon what evidence did Jesus base His Messiahship?
"And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, He expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself." 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.

CEV ²⁷ Jesus then explained everything written about himself in the Scriptures, beginning with the Law of Moses and the Books of the Prophets.

What three general divisions did Jesus recognize as including all the writings of the Old Testament?
"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." Verse 44.
What does God's character preclude Him from doing?
"In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began." Titus 1:2

KJV ² In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; CEV ² Then they will have the hope of eternal life God promised long ago. And God never tells a lie!
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What is God called in the Scriptures?
"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." 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.

CEV ⁴ The Lord is a mighty rock, and he never does wrong. God can always be trusted to bring justice.

What, therefore must be the character of His word?
"Sanctify them through Thy truth: Thy word is truth." John 17:17

KJV ¹⁷ Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. CEV ¹⁷ Your word is the truth. So let this truth make them completely yours.

What test should therefore be applied to every professed teacher of truth?
"To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." 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.

CEV ²⁰ what it should do.” None of those who talk like that will live to see the light of day!

What does God design that His word shall be to us in this world of darkness, sin, and death?
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

KJV ¹⁰⁵ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. CEV ¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk.
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To what extent has God magnified His word?
"Thou hast magnified Thy word above all Thy name." 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.

CEV ² I worship at your holy temple and praise you for your love and your faithfulness. You were true to your word and made yourself more famous than ever before.

NOTE.-God did this by backing His promises with an oath based upon Himself. 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. CEV ¹³ No one is greater than God. So he made a promise in his own name when he said to Abraham, ¹⁴ “I, the Lord, will bless you with many descendants!”
. By this He pledged and placed at stake His name, or character, for the fulfillment of His word.

In what is the true poetry of life to be found?
"Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage." Psalm 119:54

KJV ⁵⁴ Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. CEV ⁵⁴ No matter where I am, your teachings fill me with songs.
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How long will the word of God endure?
"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand forever." Isaiah 40:8

KJV ⁸ The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. CEV ⁸ Flowers and grass fade away, but what our God has said will never change.
. "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away." Matthew 24:35

KJV ³⁵ Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. CEV ³⁵ The sky and the earth won't last forever, but my words will.
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Simplified questions

What is another name for the sacred writings of the Bible?

Matthew 21:42

What is the Bible also known as?

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.

CEV ²¹ Jesus answered, “My mother and my brothers are those people who hear and obey God's message.”

How did God give us the Scriptures?

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:

CEV ¹⁶ Everything in the Scriptures is God's Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live.

Who guided the men who spoke for God?

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.

CEV ²¹ The prophets did not think these things up on their own, but they were guided by the Spirit of God.

Can you give an example mentioned by Peter?

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.

How did David express the same truth?
- 2 Samuel 23:2
  
  KJV ² The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. CEV ² The Spirit of the Lord has told me what to say.

Who spoke through the men who wrote the Scriptures?

Hebrews 1:1

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

CEV ¹ Long ago in many ways and at many times God's prophets spoke his message to our ancestors.

Why were the Scriptures written?

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.

CEV ⁴ And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by giving us hope.

What is the benefit of all scripture?

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:

CEV ¹⁶ Everything in the Scriptures is God's Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live.

What was God's purpose in giving us the Scriptures?
- 2 Timothy 3:17
  
  KJV ¹⁷ That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. CEV ¹⁷ The Scriptures train God's servants to do all kinds of good deeds.
How highly did Job value God's words?
- 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. CEV ¹² and I have always treasured his teachings.

Based on what evidence did Jesus claim to be 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.

CEV ²⁷ Jesus then explained everything written about himself in the Scriptures, beginning with the Law of Moses and the Books of the Prophets.

Can you name the three main parts of the Old Testament?

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.

CEV ⁴⁴ Jesus said to them, “While I was still with you, I told you that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Books of the Prophets, and in the Psalms had to happen.”

What can God never do because of His character?
- Titus 1:2
  
  KJV ² In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; CEV ² Then they will have the hope of eternal life God promised long ago. And God never tells a lie!

How is God described in the Scriptures?

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.

CEV ⁴ The Lord is a mighty rock, and he never does wrong. God can always be trusted to bring justice.

What is the nature of God's word, according to Jesus?
- John 17:17
  
  KJV ¹⁷ Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. CEV ¹⁷ Your word is the truth. So let this truth make them completely yours.

What test should we use for every teacher claiming to speak the truth?

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.

CEV ²⁰ what it should do.” None of those who talk like that will live to see the light of day!

What does God want His word to be for us in a world of darkness and sin?
- Psalm 119:105
  
  KJV ¹⁰⁵ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. CEV ¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk.

How much importance does God place on His word?

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.

CEV ² I worship at your holy temple and praise you for your love and your faithfulness. You were true to your word and made yourself more famous than ever before.

Note: God made promises with an oath based on Himself, showing His commitment to fulfill His word.

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.

CEV ¹³ No one is greater than God. So he made a promise in his own name when he said to Abraham, ¹⁴ “I, the Lord, will bless you with many descendants!”

Where can we find the true poetry of life?
- Psalm 119:54
  
  KJV ⁵⁴ Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. CEV ⁵⁴ No matter where I am, your teachings fill me with songs.
How long will God's word last?
- Isaiah 40:8
  
  KJV ⁸ The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. CEV ⁸ Flowers and grass fade away, but what our God has said will never change.
- Matthew 24:35
  
  KJV ³⁵ Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. CEV ³⁵ The sky and the earth won't last forever, but my words will.

Answers

Another name for the sacred writings of the Bible is "the Scriptures." - Matthew 21:42

The Bible is also known 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.

CEV ²¹ Jesus answered, “My mother and my brothers are those people who hear and obey God's message.”

God gave us the Scriptures by inspiring human authors through His Spirit. - 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:

CEV ¹⁶ Everything in the Scriptures is God's Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live.

The men who spoke for God were guided 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.

CEV ²¹ The prophets did not think these things up on their own, but they were guided by the Spirit of God.

Peter mentioned an example of men being guided by the Holy Spirit when he referred to Judas Iscariot's betrayal and the fulfillment of prophecy. - 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.

David expressed the truth that the Spirit of the Lord spoke through him in 2 Samuel 23:2

KJV ² The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. CEV ² The Spirit of the Lord has told me what to say.
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God spoke through the men who wrote the Scriptures. - Hebrews 1:1

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

CEV ¹ Long ago in many ways and at many times God's prophets spoke his message to our ancestors.

The Scriptures were written for our instruction, encouragement, and hope. - 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.

CEV ⁴ And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by giving us hope.

The benefit of all Scripture is that it is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. - 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:

CEV ¹⁶ Everything in the Scriptures is God's Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live.

God gave us the Scriptures so that we may be equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:17

KJV ¹⁷ That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. CEV ¹⁷ The Scriptures train God's servants to do all kinds of good deeds.
Job highly valued God's words and treasured them more 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. CEV ¹² and I have always treasured his teachings.

Jesus claimed to be the Messiah based on the evidence found in the Old Testament Scriptures. - 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.

CEV ²⁷ Jesus then explained everything written about himself in the Scriptures, beginning with the Law of Moses and the Books of the Prophets.

The three main parts of the Old Testament are the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms. - Luke 24:44

CEV ⁴⁴ Jesus said to them, “While I was still with you, I told you that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Books of the Prophets, and in the Psalms had to happen.”

God can never lie because of His character. - Titus 1:2

KJV ² In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; CEV ² Then they will have the hope of eternal life God promised long ago. And God never tells a lie!

God is described in the Scriptures as "the Rock" and as perfect in all His ways. - 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.

CEV ⁴ The Lord is a mighty rock, and he never does wrong. God can always be trusted to bring justice.

Jesus described God's word as truth and emphasized its sanctifying nature. - John 17:17

KJV ¹⁷ Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. CEV ¹⁷ Your word is the truth. So let this truth make them completely yours.

The test for every teacher claiming to speak the truth is whether their teachings align with the law and the testimony. - 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.

CEV ²⁰ what it should do.” None of those who talk like that will live to see the light of day!

God wants His word to be a lamp to our feet and a light to our path in a world of darkness and sin. - Psalm 119:105

KJV ¹⁰⁵ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. CEV ¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk.

God places great importance on His word, exalting it above all else, even His own name. - 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.

CEV ² I worship at your holy temple and praise you for your love and your faithfulness. You were true to your word and made yourself more famous than ever before.

Note: God's promises, confirmed with an oath, show His commitment to fulfill His word. - 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. CEV ¹³ No one is greater than God. So he made a promise in his own name when he said to Abraham, ¹⁴ “I, the Lord, will bless you with many descendants!”

The true poetry of life can be found in God's statutes, which bring joy to the heart. - Psalm 119:54

KJV ⁵⁴ Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. CEV ⁵⁴ No matter where I am, your teachings fill me with songs.
God's word will endure forever and will never pass away. - Isaiah 40:8

KJV ⁸ The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. CEV ⁸ Flowers and grass fade away, but what our God has said will never change.
, Matthew 24:35

KJV ³⁵ Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. CEV ³⁵ The sky and the earth won't last forever, but my words will.