Lesson 1
1. Create a list of arguments why the Bible reflects the true word of God the Almighty.
a. The Bible is considered the true word of God almighty because it says so in the Bible.
For example, in 2 Tim. 3:16-17, it is stated, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
b. The Bible shows that it is the true word of God because of the power it possesses.
For example, in Heb. 4:12, "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any double-edged sword piercing even to dividing asunder soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
c. The Bible reflects that it is the true word of God because it prophesized the coming of Jesus before he was born.
2. Explain the differences between Translations and Paraphrases.
a. A translation of the Bible will stay as closely as possible to the phrasing and word choice of the original. This is difficult because not all languages will have the same words in their vocabulary. However, a proper translation will attempt to use the same words every time it appears in the original, so that the reader can approximate the word choice of the original texts.
b. A paraphrased Bible does not try to depict every word into the new language but to provide the sense of the original version. It may rearrange verses, add or subtract words that may hinder the actual meaning.
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