6.1 Prophey; Why it was given?                                        

 

1. For what purpose was the Holy Scripture written?
Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

 

2. By what means is all the Scripture given to us?
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

 

3. What is the profit of Scripture?
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

 

4. How did prophecy come to us?
2 Peter 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

 

5. What is the Lord able to do regarding the future?
Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

 

6. How far-reaching is God's ability to reveal the future?
Isaiah 46:9-10
9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like Me,
10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure:

 

7. To whom does God reveal the secrets of the future?
Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but He revealeth His secret unto His servants the prophets.

 

8. To whom do the things which have been revealed belong?
Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.

 

9. What testimony did the apostle Peter bear regarding what he experienced on the Mount of Transfiguration?
2 Peter 1:16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

 

10. When did he see the majesty of Christ and hear the voice from heaven?
2 Peter 1:18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.

 

11. How much emphasis does he place on the reliability of prophecy?
2 Peter 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

 

12. What exhortation is given for this?
2 Peter 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

 

13. What has always been the main point of God's prophets?
1 Peter 1:9-10
9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
10 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:

 

14. What spirit inspired them to say these words?
1 Peter 1:11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

 

15. In which prophecy did Christ acknowledge Daniel as a prophet?
Matthew 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)

 

16. Until what time were the prophecies of Daniel to remain sealed as a whole?
Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

 

17. What assurance was given by the angel that these prophecies would be understood in the last days?
Daniel 12:9-10
9 And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.
10 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.

 

18. What is the last book of the Bible called?
Revelation 1:1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to shew unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He sent and signified it by His angel unto His servant John:

 

19. What is said of those who read, hear, and keep the things written in this book?
Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.