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Bible & Apologetics · Intermediate · ABOUT 160 MINUTES

Can the Bible Be Trusted?

Study manuscripts, historical setting, transmission, genre, evidence, and what responsible confidence does and does not claim

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Study Outline

LESSON 1

Scripture and Teaching

Primary passage: 2 Timothy 3:16

Start with 2 Timothy 3:16. This lesson focuses on scripture and teaching within the larger study ‘Can the Bible Be Trusted?.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: God
LESSON 2

Eyewitness and Investigation

Primary passage: Luke 1:3

Start with Luke 1:3. This lesson focuses on eyewitness and investigation within the larger study ‘Can the Bible Be Trusted?.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: Theophilus
LESSON 3

Why the Gospels Were Written

Primary passage: John 20:31

Start with John 20:31. This lesson focuses on why the gospels were written within the larger study ‘Can the Bible Be Trusted?.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: God, Jesus ChristEvents: Holy Week, Resurrection and Ascension
LESSON 4

Read According to Genre

Primary passage: Psalm 98:8

Start with Psalm 98:8. This lesson focuses on read according to genre within the larger study ‘Can the Bible Be Trusted?.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

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