Bible Doctrine Worksheet: Introduction to the Holy Bible

Old Testament Studies (8th Grade)

Directions: Read the Bible Doctrine packet entitled “SPECIAL REVELATION” and then answer the following questions using complete sentences where appropriate.

  1. In your own words, describe what you think the word revelation means?
  1. Why do we need the Bible in order to be saved? (page 51)
  1. What three things are we NOT able to learn from general revelation? (page 51)
  1. Read the story on page 51. What was missing in the “nature church”?
  1. God graciously through His Word still reveals Himself to sinners today, but since the completion of the Bible, what does He not reveal? (page 52)
  1. What are the two ways in which we may learn the truths of God’s Word? (page 52)
  1. Due to our sinful fall, by nature, what are we NOT interested in? (page 53)
  1. While it is a great blessing to hear and read God’s Word and to learn the truths of the Bible in our mind, what more do we need in order to be saved? (page 53)
  1. Explain the difference between only a mental knowledge and heartfelt experience by using the example of the story on page 54.
  1. After reading the stories on pages 55-56, explain what the word irresistible means? Why should the doctrine of irresistible grace (The “I” in the acronym “TULIP” for the Five Points of Calvinism) be a doctrine of comfort to us?
  1. Read the last paragraph on page 56. Prayerfully think about and in your own thoughts, answer each of the 7 questions in this paragraph.
  1. What does the word “Bible” mean? (page 57)
  1. How can the Bible be compared to a most precious and important letter? (page 57)
  1. What does the word “inspiration” mean when referring to the Bible? (page 57)
  1. What does the word “testament” mean? (page 60)
  1. “The Old Testament was God’s ______of the Covenant of Grace, and the New Testament was God’s ______of the Covenant of Grace.” (page 60)
  1. The majority of the Old Testament was written originally in the ______language and the New Testament was written originally in the ______language. (page 60)
  1. Name one example of a specific book for each of the following categories: (page 60-61)
  2. OT historical
  3. OT prophetical
  4. NT historical
  5. NT prophetical
  1. What are “Canonical books”? (page 61)
  1. When and by who were the Old Testament Apocryphal books written? (page 61)
  1. How should we treat the 14 Apocryphal books? (page 61)
  1. READArticle VI of the Confession of Faith on page 4 or page 71 in the back of the Psalter Hymnal.
  1. What error regarding new revelation was made by Joseph Smith? How does this contradict the closing verses of the Bible? (page 62)
  1. What lesson can we learn from the story of Sally on page 62-63?
  1. Why is the “lamp” of God’s Word so valuable on our journey through life?
  1. Numbers 7, 8, and 9 of the Catechism Questions on page 63 refer to what most important truth taught in the Holy Scriptures?

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