MAKING BIBLICAL DECISIONS
STUDY GUIDE 3.2
Lesson 3: The Normative Perspective: The Attributes of Scripture
Section 2: Human Audience

                   
OUTLINE FOR NOTES

II. Human Audience


A. Clarity of Scripture

1. Nature

2. Implications

B. Necessity of Scripture

1. Salvation

2. Faithful Living

3. Implications

C. Sufficiency of Scripture

1. Purpose

2. Misunderstandings

3. Silence

Summary

       
                   
REVIEW QUESTIONS
   
1. What are the three attributes of Scripture studied in the lesson, that refer especially to how Scripture applies to the human audience.  Explain the meaning of each attribute.

2. What goal did God have in mind for inspiring Scripture?

3. What does "perspicuity" mean?

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

Deuteronomy 29:29
2 Timothy 3:15-17
2 Peter 3:16

5. Make sure you are familiar with the teaching of the Westminster Confession of Faith in sections 1.7 and 1.10, as quoted in the lesson.

6. What does Dr. Frame mean when he says Scripture is necessary for salvation and for living the Christian life?

7. How was the controversy regarding the Gentiles finally settled in the Council of Jerusalem, according to Acts 15?

8. How does Dr. Frame explain the meaning of the "sufficiency" of Scripture?

9. What is the meaning of "adiaphora"?

10. Explain Dr. Frame's teaching regarding moral neutrality or moral indifference.

11. According to the lesson, what mistake did Thomas Aquinas make regarding the sufficiency of Scripture?

                   
APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What difference does it make to you personally to know that Scripture is clear, necessary, and sufficient?

2. What should you do when something in Scripture does not seem clear to you?

3. What should you do when you cannot find a Bible passage that tells you explicitly what moral decision you should make in a particular situation?

4. Was any passage of Scripture quoted in the lesson especially meaningful to you? Explain why.

5. Do you agree with Dr. Frame's position regarding moral neutrality? Why or why not?

6. What was most helpful to you in this whole lesson?