Expert: Thurman C. Petty, Jr. - 2/14/2009

Question
QUESTION: Well it might take at least a day to answer it so can I get back to you when I answer all of them?

ANSWER: Corrina,

Bible study is important, and usually takes time to absorb the meaning of the message you're studying. Take your time and be sure you understand each question and text before you move on to the next. Then compare all of your answers with each other so that you understand how they fit together and help you understand the overall subject. It takes time--but it's rewarding. I look forward to your comments.

Why not use my e-mail address, as it will save me at least 5 minutes for each communication. Of course, it's always up to you.

Thurman
petty@hyperusa.com

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QUESTION: Well I have already answered 5 so I will ge tback to you when I answer all of them!

ANSWER: Dear Corrina,

I probably gave you too big an assignment. Bring me the 5 answers you have and let's go from there. In future I'll try to design my questions so that they're shorter. I'm looking to hear from you soon.

Thurman
petty@hyperusa.com

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QUESTION: I lost the answers and the questions,I had te questions and the answers saved on my computer and obviously my computer erased them,can I have a new set of questions?

Answer
Dear Corrina,

Sorry that you lost the questions, but that’s all right. The gist of the study was that the Bible is the word of God, that it was written by men who were inspired by God and the message of the Bible helps us to know God and to receive His salvation.

Perhaps two texts will help you understand this: 2 Pet. 1:19 21; 2 Tim 3:16, 17

Let me give you another assignment: Read John 1:1-18. Try to find out who is the Word. He is God, and with God, but who is He?

I hope you like this one. It will stretch your mind, but I think you can do it.

Thurman

P.S. John 3:16 might help