Sources of Wisdom and Authority

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The Bible

Ten-Mark Questions

Examine different Christian beliefs about the nature and authority of the Bible.
Examine the different ways that the Bible may be used as a source of beliefs and teachings.
Examine the debate over the claim the Bible was inspired by God but written by human beings.
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Fifteen-Mark Questions

'The Bible should be the only source of authority for Christians.'

Evaluate this claim.

'Christians should not believe anything that is not found in the Bible.'

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'The Bible is the inspired Word of God.'

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The Church

Ten-Mark Questions

Examine the different perspectives of the Protestant and Catholic traditions on the relative authority of the Bible and the Church.
Examine the claim that both the Bible and the Church have authority over Christians.
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Fifteen-Mark Questions

'The Bible has more authority than the Church.'

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'The Catholic tradition teaches the correct relationship between the Bible and the Church.'

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The Authority of Jesus

Ten-Mark Questions

Examine different Christian understandings of Jesus' authority.
Examine the debate over whether Jesus' authority was only human.
Examine the different Christian views over Jesus' value as a role model.
Examine the debate over Jesus' teaching on retaliation and love for enemies (Matthew 5. 38–48).
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Fifteen-Mark Questions

‘Jesus' authority was God's authority.’

Evaluate this claim.

‘Jesus' authority was only the authority of a human.’

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‘Jesus is very important as a role model for Christians.’

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‘Jesus' teaching about retaliation and love for enemies (Matthew 5. 38–48) does not apply to people today.’

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‘Jesus' teaching about retaliation and love for enemies (Matthew 5. 38–48) should be followed exactly.'

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