Questions and Answers for Lesson 3

1. If we want to be disciples and followers of Jesus, we prove that by abiding in His Word (John 8:31).

2. What is our primary source of truth as followers of the Messiah that we are to judge all other truths by? The Bible, the Word of God

3. The devil or satan is a spiritual being who is described as the “father of lies” (John 8:44).

4. If we want to be free from sin and our own selfishness, we must know the truth that is found in God’s word. (John 8:32)

5. TRUE. Love for God is tied to our sincerely wanting to obey and put into action His words. (John 14:23).

6. A friend of God can be defined as one who does what God asks and commands (John 15:14).

7. The Word is the most purest and basic ingredient that we must earnestly seek and desire if we are to grow spiritually (1 Peter 2:2).

8. The Word of God is compared to an incorruptible seed that is planted in our hearts and will produce fruit that will last forever. (1 Peter 1:23).

9. True prophetic revelation does not come by the will of man but rather by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21).

10. Faith is developed by hearing the word of God through teaching, preaching, and application of its principles in our life (Romans 10:17).

11. Scriptures are said to be “God-breathed”. What does this mean? The Holy Spirit inspired men to write the words of Scripture: the Bible was written by men but authored by God.

12. The Gospel or “good news” about Jesus was first expounded by Jesus to His disciples based on the revelation that could be found in what part of the Bible? (Luke 24:44-45) the Tanach or Old Testament

13. We trust the inspiration and authority of the Hebrew Scriptures based on the authority of Jesus and the priestly history of the nation of Israel. We trust the inspiration and authority of the New Testament based on the authority of the apostles who were all eyewitnesses of the resurrection and were originally called by the Lord Jesus.

14. The word of His grace is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among God’s people (Acts 20:32).

15. If we want to know the truth concerning the Scripture, we must first believe what God says (Hebrews 11:6) and then be willing to do His will (John 7:17)