Have you discovered how amazing the Bible is? Here are 10 amazing truths about the Bible!
1) The Most Evidenced Book In Human History. The amount of archaeological, scientific, historical, manuscript/documentary, internal and external evidence for the Bible is overwhelming. God has evidenced the trustworthiness of His book more than any human book that we might trust Him. Check out some of the evidence here: www.trustworthyword.com/evidence-for-jesus
“For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Peter 1:21
2) The Voice of God. God wants to talk to us. We get to listen and hear the voice of the Creator of the Universe through the Bible. What an incredible conversation we can have with the Bible and prayer!
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
3) Connects Us to Jesus. The Bible is the vehicle which brings us to meet Jesus. They point us to Him and share who He is and what He has done with us.
“the Scriptures…bear witness about me” - Jesus in John 5:39-40 (ESV)
“the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:10-17
4) Our Only Hope for Salvation. We live in a difficult world filled with despair but God speaks to us so that we may know and experience His love forever in Heaven.
“receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls” James 1:21
5) A Weapon Against Satan. We have a real enemy in Satan and the demonic and we are hopeless in that battle without the Spirit of God and His sword: the Bible.
“take…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” Ephesians 6:17
6) A Light In A Dark World. The darkness of our surroundings is scary but God’s light guides us through it.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105
7) Protection from Error. How do we know what is true? The Bible.
“Jesus said to them, ‘Is this not the reason you are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God?’" - Mark 12:24
8) Forever Unchanging. Our unchanging God describes His unchanging nature can character clearly to us.
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change." James 1:17
9) A Tool for Tough Days. Life isn’t easy but the Bible gives us supernatural wisdom and understanding.
“rightly handling the word of truth” 2 Timothy 2:15
10) A Guide to Life. Our Father in Heaven desires to instructs us through the ups and downs of life and we find courage through His presence and voice.
"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." Joshua 1:7-8
Here is a helpful resource for ideas of how to study the Bible!
www.trustworthyword.com/how-to-study-the-bible