Session 1 - Scripture
Video
First Pause
Read John 17:17, Psalm 119:160, Psalm 12:6 and Proverbs 30:5
- What do they all have in common, and therefore, what do they say about scripture?
Second Pause
Read 2 Timothy 3:16, Colossians 2:8, Galatians 1:8, and Psalm 19:7-14
- What do they all have in common, and therefore, what do they say about scripture?
Third Pause
Read Mark 7:6-9, 1 Corinthians 4:6, and Acts 17:11
- What do they all have in common, and therefore, what do they say about scripture?
Final Section
Read 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1:21
- Why is Scripture’s nature as “God-breathed” significant?
- Do you think it’s correct to call the Scriptures a gift?
“The Bible, as originally given, is the inspired and infallible Word of God. It is the supreme authority in all matters of belief and behaviour.” – Doctrinal Basis of UCCF: point C
- Now you’ve seen that scripture is inerrant, sufficient, and authoritative, what do you think of the assertion “sola scriptura” – scripture alone?
“Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reason (for I do not trust either in the pope or in councils alone, since it is well known that they have often erred and contradicted themselves), I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. May God help me. Amen.”
– Martin Luther’s defence statement at the Diet of Worms
- What do you think Luther means when he says he is bound by the Scriptures and his conscience is captive to the Word of God?
- Is Luther’s sentiment something we should seek to apply to ourselves and our own walks with the Lord? How would we do so?
- What are some of the difficulties we can face if we seek to hold ourselves “captive” or “bound” to the Scriptures?
- Is there anything we can do, either alone or with others, in order to combat these difficulties?