MAKING BIBLICAL DECISIONS
STUDY GUIDE 2.2
Lesson 2: The Normative Perspective: God & His Word
Section 2: Word as Standard
               
OUTLINE FOR NOTES
               
II. Word as Standard
   
A. Three categories
   
B. Normative Character
   
  1. General Revelation
   
  2. Special Revelation
   
  3. Existential Revelation
   
C. Unity
   
Summary
               
REVIEW QUESTIONS
                   
1. Explain how Dr. Frame divides revelation into categories. How many are there? What does he call them? Explain the differences.

2. Give examples of each category of revelation. Explain how they communicate ethical standards.

3. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following passages:

Matthew 5:44-45
Acts 17:30-31
Romans 1:18-20

4. What is the difference between "illumination" and "internal leading," according to the lesson?

5. How do the different kinds of revelation relate to each other, according to the lesson?

6. Which of the three forms of revelation is "sufficient" to instruct us in ethics?

7. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following passages:

1 Corinthians 2:11-12
Romans 2:14-15
Philippians 2:13

8. According to the lesson, what is the supreme standard to judge all controversies?
 
9. What is the teaching of the lesson regarding the authority of councils and agreements among Christians?

               
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
   
1. How has this lesson changed the way you think of revelation?

2. In what ways have you experienced the communication of ethical standards through general revelation?

3. In the past, have you considered "existential" revelation as a category of revelation? How do you feel about this category?

4. How have you experienced "illumination"?

5. How have you experienced the "inward leading" of the Holy Spirit?

6. Do you find general revelation and existential revelation sometimes difficult to understand? How can you avoid misusing them?

7. Have any of the passages quoted in the lesson spoken to you in a special way? Explain how.