Division 1

The Authority of the Bible

2 Timothy 3:16-17

3 Reasons for the Authority of the Bible

1. Authority of the Bible rooted in the Authorship of the Bible

2. Inerrancy of the Bible rooted in the Inspiration of the Bible

1. Profitability of the Bible rooted in the Power of the Bible

Division 2

The Relevancy of the Old Testament

Romans 15:4

7 Reasons for the Relevancy of the O.T.

1. O.T.      records God’s self-revelation of His character.
2. O.T.      introduces critical Bible doctrines.
3. O.T.      records judgment & salvation prophecies.
4. O.T. establishes covenant ideals for human      flourish.
5. O.T. details near & far purposes for      Israel & nations.
6. O.T.      reveals the Messiah through Messianic promises
7. 1. O.T. was the Bible Jesus & the Apostles used.