MAKING BIBLICAL DECISIONS
STUDY GUIDE 3.1
Lesson 3: The Normative Perspective: The Attributes of Scripture
Section 1: Divine Authorship
                   
OUTLINE FOR NOTES


Introduction

I. Divine Authorship

A. Power of Scripture

  1. Examples

  2. Implications

B. Authority of Scripture

  1. Claim of authority

  2. Implications                 
           
                   
REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What does Dr. Frame teach about the power of the Word of God? What does it empower us to do?

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

Psalm 33:6-9
Isaiah 55:10-11
Romans 1:15-16
Luke 16:29-31

What do they teach us especially about the power of God's Word?

3. What does Dr. Frame say about the authority of the gospel? Does it depend on the speaker being infallible?

4. What point does Dr. Frame make by quoting Genesis 2 and 3, Exodus 20, John 17:12, and Romans 12:19?

5. What point does Dr. Frame make by quoting 2 Peter 1:19-20, James 2:10-11, John 13:20, and 2 Thessalonians 3:6?

6. What are the implications of the fact that God's Word is authoritative?
   
                   
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
                   
1. How have you seen the power of God's Word in your life?

2. What are the practical implications of Romans 1:15-16?

3. Do you sometimes "select" the commands of God that you obey? Which ones are especially tempting to avoid?

4. Do you feel that you sometimes obey God simply out of duty, and not out of love? What can you do to avoid this?

5. Did any of the Bible passages quoted in the lesson speak to you in a special way? Explain.