5. What must we do to experience personally that their word is the Word of God?
We must obey the Word and receive it into our hearts.
John 7:17. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
6. Is the Bible then the only safe rule of our faith and duty?
Yes; the Bible alone contains full information of the will of God concerning our salvation.
7. How do we rightly use the Word of God?
We must first look to God for the light of His Spirit, and then read with devotion and an earnest purpose to live according to the Word.
1 Cor. 2:14. [R. V.] The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.
8. Who should read the Bible?