Every Woman a Theologian by Phylicia Masonheimer
Week 3: Chapter 2 — Bibliology: What Is the Bible?
Read Chapter 2 of Every Woman a Theologian. Key passages: 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:105.
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Before we can trust what the Bible says, we need to understand what the Bible actually is — and Masonheimer argues that getting this right changes everything about how we read it.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Masonheimer covers key terms related to Scripture: inspiration, inerrancy, and authority. In your own words, what does each of these terms mean, and why does the distinction between them matter?
2.She addresses a common objection: 'The Bible was written by men, so it's just a human book.' How does she respond to this, and how would you personally respond if a friend raised this challenge?
3.Masonheimer emphasizes that the Bible is not merely a rule book or a devotional journal — it is God's self-revelation in written form. How does that understanding change the way you approach your personal Bible reading?