| Introduction:A.
The Bible is an incredible example of “unity in diversity.”B. The
only logical explanation? It is the work of a divine guiding hand.I.
Revelation and Inspiration: What Do-Those Terms Mean?A. Revelation – or
something (Eph 3:8-10; Rev 1:1-2).B. Inspiration – to or into (2 Tim 3:16-17;
2 Pet 1:16-21).C. Therefore, Paul is very deliberate in identifying the
source of his letters (1 Cor 2:6-16; Eph 3:1-5).II. The Holy Spirit’s Work in
Revelation and InspirationA. During the Patriarchal Age1. Enoch, the seventh
from Adam (Jude 14-15)2. Joseph, in whom was the Spirit of God (Gen 41:38)B.
During the Mosaic Age1. Aaron (Exo 7:1)2. Miriam (Exo 15:20)3. Skilled
craftsmen (Exo 35:30-35)4. Elders of Israel (Num 11:16-17)5. Balaam (Num 22:38;
24:13)6. Joshua (Num 27:18)7. Judges (Jud 3:9-10; 4:4)8. Samuel (1 Sam
3:20)C. In the early days of the church1. Peter (Acts 2:14-18; Heb 1:1-3;
John 16:13) 5. Philip’s daughters (Acts 21:8-9)2. Early Christians (Acts
4:31) 6. Agabus (Acts 21:10-11)3. Stephen (Acts 7:55) 7. John (1 John
1:1-4)4. Paul (Acts 13:9) 8. Jude (Jude 3)D. The gap between the infinite
wisdom of God and the finite minds of men was bridged by the HolySpirit, who
makes known to us “the depths of God” (1 Cor 2:6-16).9. David (2
Sam 23:2)10. Solomon (1 Kings 4:29-32)11. Isaiah (1 Pet 1:10-12)12. Jeremiah
(Heb 10:15-17)13. Ezekiel (Ezek 2:1-2)14. Amos (Amos 7:14-15)15. Zechariah
(Zech 7:12)16. Summary (Heb 1:1) |
