In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to is own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who are not born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:1-5,10-14)
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. (Col 1:15-17)
God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. But of the Son He says, "Your throne, O God, IS forever and ever,and the righteous scepter is the scepter of His Kingdom. (Heb 1:1-3,8)
For not even the Father judges anyone, but He has given all judgment to te Son, so that all will honor the Son even as they honor the ather. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and dos not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.(Joh 5:22-24)
I and the Father are one.
(John 10:30)
And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. (1John 5:20)
I am the Alpha and the Omega says the Lord God, Who is and Who was and Who is to come, the Almighty. (Rev 1:8)
He who testifies to these things says, Yes, I am coming quickly. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. (Rev 22:20,21)
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE BIBLE
About forty men were engaged in the writing of the Bible, during a period of about 1,600 years – that is, from 1500 B.C. to A.D. 100.
These men wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (2 Pet. 1:21). They wrote not in words of human wisdom, but in words divinely taught (1 Cor. 2:13).
The Bible contains 3,566,480 letters, 773,746 words, 31,102 verses, 1,189 chapters, and 66 books. The Old Testament contains 39 books; the New Testament, 27 books. In point of length, the average word of the Bible contains fewer than five letters. What a lesson for the fellow who has a mania for big words!
The word "Jehovah" occurs 6,855 times.
The word "Lord" occurs 1,853 times.
The word "and" occurs 46,277 times, and the word "reverend" but once (Ps. 111:9).
The book of Esther contains ten chapters, but neither the word "Lord" nor "God" is to be found in it.
The middle chapter and the shortest is Psalm 117. It contains only two verses.
The middle verse in the Bible is Psalm 118:8.
The middle book of the Old Testament is Proverbs.
The middle chapter of the Old Testament is Job 29.
The middle verse of the Old Testament is 2 Chronicles 10:15.
The shortest verse in the Old Testament is 1 Chronicles 1:25; the longest, Esther 8:9.
The middle book of the New Testament is Second Thessalonians.
The middle chapter in the New Testament is between Romans 13 and 14.
The middle verse in the New Testament is Acts 17:17.
The shortest verse in the New Testament, in English, is John 11:35; in Greek, I Thessalonians 5:16.
The longest verse in the Bible is Esther 8:9; it contains ninety words.
The longest word in the Bible is found in Isaiah 8:1.
All the letters of the Alphabet, except J, are in Ezra 7:21.
The nineteenth chapter of 2 Kings and the thirty-seventh chapter of Isaiah are nearly identical.
The Bible holds the distinction of being the first printed book; it was first reprinted in 1450.
The first Bible printed in this country was in the Indian language in 1663. This translation was made and published by John Eliot, the so-called "Apostle to the Indians." This is the earliest example of the whole Bible translated and printed in a new language for the purpose of evangelization.
The first English Bible printed in this country was in 1782.
The first translation of the Bible made in America was printed in 1808. It was the work of Charles Thomson.
The first translation of the New Testament published in America was printed in 1826 by Alexander Campbell. It first appeared under the title, "Sacred Writings;" later, "Living Oracles." It was largely a compilation of the works of Doddridge, Macknight, and George Campbell.
It is not generally known that Noah Webster, author of the famous "Webster's Dictionary" and the "Blue-Back Speller," made a translation of the Bible, which was published in 1833.
The King James Version of the Bible was first published in 1611.
The Revised Version of the whole Bible was issued in 1885.
The American Standard edition was published in 1901.
The Bible was divided into chapters by Cardinal Hugo in 1250.
The New Testament was divided into verses by Sir Robert Stephens in 1551.
The whole Bible, divided into chapters and verses, first appeared in 1560 in what is known as the "Geneva Bible." It was so called because it was prepared by the Reformers in Geneva. It is also called the "Breeches Bible," because Genesis 3:7 is translated: "They sewed fig leaves together and made themselves breeches."
The Bible is the most translated book in the world. It has been translated into more different languages and dialects than any other book that has been written.
The Bible continues to be the best seller in the world.
The Bible is the best book in the world.
It is the only book that reveals the origin, mission, and destiny of man.
It is the textbook on salvation.
There is no conflict between the Bible and the facts of science. There may be many conflicts between the Bible and the theories of so-called scientists, and between the facts of science and the theories of so-called "Bible scholars."
Above all things, the Bible should be studied and obeyed and taught.
Quotations about Jesus and the Cross.
This is the very essence of true religion-personally living with a personal Savior, personally trusting a personal Redeemer, personally crying out to a personal Intercessor, and receiving personal answers from a Person who loves us, and who manifests himself to us. -Spurgeon
Jesus is not humanity deified. He is not Godhead humanized. He is God. He is man. He is all that God is, and all that man is as God created him. -Spurgeon
The cross is 'I' crossed out. -Anonymous
The cross is the only ladder high enough to touch Heaven's threshold. -Boardman
The cross is the ladder to heaven. -Draxe
In some strange and mystical way, Calvary is in the geography of the infinite, and the crucifixion is in the calendar of the timeless. -Hughes
To remember Jesus is to remember first of all his Cross. -John Knox
No scene in sacred history ever gladdens the soul like the scene on Calvary. Nowhere does the soul find such consolation as on that very spot where misery reigned, where woe triumphed, where agony reached its climax. -Spurgeon
Nothing provokes the devil like the cross. -Spurgeon
The Cross of Christ must be either the darkest spot of all in the mystery of existence or a searchlight by the aid of which we may penetrate the surrounding gloom. -Streeter
Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to Thy Cross I cling. -Toplady
BLOOD, CHRIST'S
There may be some sins of which a man cannot speak, but there is no sin which the blood of Christ cannot wash away. -Spurgeon
Plunge into the "fountain filled with blood, drawn from Immanuel's veins," and in an instant you are whiter than snow. Every speck, spot, and stain of sin is gone, and gone forever. -Spurgeon
Trust Christ and you shall live. The bloody sacrifice of Calvary is the only hope of sinners. -Spurgeon
Just as I am (song)
Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I need in Thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, Thy love unknown
Hath broken every barrier down;
Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, of that free love
The breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,
Here for a season, then above,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
