Bible Study
Bible Basics
West Hyattsville Baptist Church
Course: Bible Basics: Getting Acquainted with The Bible
Duration: Every Wednesday beginning January 9, 2019 (6-8 weeks)
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Place: Eric L. David Fellowship Hall, WHBC
Primary Texts: Download WHBC Bible Basics Bible Study Week 6 (2/27/2019) slides here.
The Bible (NIV)
Getting Acquainted with The Bible, Herschel H. Hobbs.
Introducing Christian Doctrine, 2nd edition, Millard J. Erickson.
Living Faith, An Introduction to Theology, Eileen Flynn and Gloria Thomas.
Facilitator: Emmett L. Dunn, Pastor
OUTLINE
Overview: This course is designed to offer basic tools in assisting participants develop a proper understanding of the Bible. It will cover biblical history, authorships, scriptural authority, relevancy, and interpretation. After completing this study, participants should be able to do the following:
- Explain the difference between inspired and uninspired
- Define the word authority in relations to the Bible
- Identify the ways in which the meaning of Scripture is established through the divine origin and authority of the Holy Spirit
- Distinguish between the objective and subjective components of authority
- Identify the different categories of the Bible
- Explain how we got the Bible
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