The Bible I. The Bible A. Divine Inspiration – Holy Spirit inspired the human authors to teach what He wants B. Canon of Scripture – Books in the Bible.

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The Bible I. The Bible A. Divine Inspiration – Holy Spirit inspired the human authors to teach what He wants B. Canon of Scripture – Books in the Bible 1) 73 books – 46 Old Testament, 27 New Testament

II. Senses of Scripture A. Literal Sense – What does the text actually say? B. Spiritual Sense – Is there a deeper spiritual meaning as well?

III. Literary Forms in the Bible A. History B. Prayers C. Wisdom literature D. Prophets E. Gospels – The life of Jesus 1) Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John F. Letters G. Parables – stories, often told by Jesus, that teach an important lesson