2 Timothy 3:15-17
"From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

WHAT YOU BELIEVE ABOUT THE BIBLE DETERMINES HOW YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE.

We all have come up to expect one thing to arrive with absolutely EVERY item we buy: the instructions manual

Life, it is much more complicated than ANY Apple device, or PC, or any camera or piece of electronics we could purchase today. Shouldn't one expect that it would come with an instructions manual as well?

In the passage above, the Apostle Paul is giving Timothy some life instructions by pointing out some characteristics of the Bible:
- it will make one wise
- it was inspired by God
- it will teach us
- correct us
- rebuke us
- train us

By its study, we will not only be equipped to face life, but thoroughly equipped for good works.

In other words, by following the Bible, we can live lives of wisdom, purpose, and impact - lives that can change the world.

During this step, we're going to explore the authenticity, accuracy, and purpose of the Bible.

Reflect on a book that had an effect on your thinking, your career, your finances, your relationships, or even a key decision in your life. What was that book, and why did it affect you?

If you are already familiar with the Bible, and have used it. What has it done for you:
- Brought you comfort
- Gave you wisdom in decisions
- Lifted your spirit and brought you joy
- Helped you understand God and His character
- Helped you understand right from wrong
- Drew you closer to God
- Told you how to relate to other people in your life

Self-Assesment:

1. I read the Bible
_Every Day   _Most Days   _A few times a month   _Rarely   _Never

2. I memorize Bible verses and can recall them when I need their teaching and assurance
_Strongly Agree   _Agree   _Uncertain   _Disagree   _Strongly Disagree

3. I'm familiar with Bible History, from Genesis through the ministry of Jesus and the apostles.
_Strongly Agree   _Agree   _Uncertain   _Disagree   _Strongly Disagree

4. I understand the fundamental teachings of Jesus and His apostles.
_Strongly Agree   _Agree   _Uncertain   _Disagree   _Strongly Disagree

5. My understanding of right and wrong is based on the teachings of the Bible, even when my experiences say different.
_Strongly Agree   _Agree   _Uncertain   _Disagree   _Strongly Disagree