Summary of Section One

The purpose of this section was to provide you with an overview of the bible.  We discussed:

The Bible's Origin  (click here for review)

- The Bible was Inspired by God
- It was given by the Holy Spirit
- It was written by 36 men over a period of 1,500 years
- Contains 66 books, completed by 96 A.D.
- The Bible has been translated into over 1,200 languages and dialects.

The Bible's Purpose  (click here for review)

- Keeps us from Sin
- Lights our Way
- Enlightens us
- Instructs us
- Purifies us
- Frees us
- Save us

The Bible's Completeness and Indestructibility  (click here for review)

- It contains all truth
- It contains all things
- Contains the whole counsel of God
- Lasts forever

The Bible's Contents and Questions it answers  (click here for review)

- Contains the Mind of God
- The State of Man
- The Way of Salvation
- The Happiness of Believers
- The Doom of Sinners

It answers the following questions:
- Where did I come from?
- Why am I here?
- Where am I going?

The Bible Warns About: (click here for review)

- Do not add to nor subtract from God's word
- Do not substitute human ideas
- Preach and teach only God's word
- Believe no other gospel
- His word will judge us

This completes the Introduction to the Bible section of our Understanding the Bible Course.