Unit 1.3

• Authority

  Christians regard the Bible as the authoritative Word of God.
• Inspiration

  Belief that the Bible is "God-breathed" (2 Timothy 3:16), meaning God inspired the human authors.
• Inspiration biblical quotes

  • "God-breathed" (2 Timothy 3:16)
• Revelation

  The Bible reveals God's nature, will, and guidance for humanity.
• Deuteronomy 4:1-2

  Emphasizes the importance of adhering to God's commands without addition or subtraction, highlighting the Bible's authority.
• Bible structure

  Comprises 66 books (Protestant tradition), divided into the Old Testament (39 books) and New Testament (27 books).
• Authorship

  Written by various authors over centuries, reflecting different contexts, audiences, and purposes.
• Genres

  Includes history, poetry, prophecy, law, gospels, and letters.