Deal Pentecostal Church

dealpentecostal@gmail.com

69, Mill Hill, Deal, Kent. CT14 9EW (UK)

www.dealpentecostal.co.uk

01304 366137 - 07710 182013

Subject: The Bible.

Statement of Faith: We believe that the Bible (i.e. the Old and New Testaments excluding the Apocrypha), is the inspired Word of God, the infallible, all sufficient rule for faith and practice.

Bible Reading: Deut.32:46-47; Josh.1:8; Neh.8:12; Matt.22:29; Luke 1:1-4; 24:25-27; Jn.5:37-40; 20:30-31; 21:24-25; Acts 17:11; Rom.15:4-6; 1Cor.10:6; Col.4:16; 2Tim.2:14-15; 3:15-16; 4:13; 2Pet.1:19-21; 3:15-16;

Recommended Reading (pdf click here)

T.L.Osborn The Christ Connection – Model:  To listen to MP3 click here

 Episode 1 (1hour 26 minutes) Model: What fact unlocks the Miracle life in us?  

Questions (Download as pdf)

1. What do you understand by inspired (God-breathed)? See 2Tim.3:16

2. What is Scripture? What makes the Scriptures different from the apocrypha and other sacred writings? See Lk.1:1-4; Col.4:16.

3. What is the Septuagint (LXX)? What is the Masoretic text? How do you explain the differences between some of the verses in the OT and their quotations in the NT? (e.g. Ps.8:2 some versions /Matt.21:16 –; Deut.30:14/Rom.10:7)

4. Why do the various Bible translations differ? Give some examples of these differences

5. What is the purpose of the Scriptures? See Jn.5:39;20:30-31; 21:24-25; Rom.15:4-6; 1Cor.10:6; Deut.32:46-47; Acts 17:11; Lk.24:25-27.

6. Is there a difference between the Word of God and Scripture? See Jn.5:37-40.


When we preach Jesus we reveal God. When we unveil God, love is exposed and that is power.

1. What value do non-Christian religions have (including Judaism and Islam)? Please explain.

2. Name at least 2 differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant .

3. What was the message of the apostles and early disciples? See Peter: Acts 2:22; 3:13; 10:36; Philip: Acts 8:35; Paul: Acts 13:33; 18:5; 28:31.

4. Why is Jesus unique?

5. How is Jesus our Model?