THE BIBLE (The Word of
God)
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The Word
‘Bible’ comes from a Greek Word ‘Biblia’ meaning
‘books’.
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Bible
is a collection of books.
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The
Bible is divided into two Testaments, the Old Testament and the New Testament.
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‘Testament’
is a Word which means ‘agreement'.
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There
are 66 books in the Bible, 39 in the OT and 27 in the NT.
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The
OT contains books on Gods laws, books on history, books on poetry and wisdom
and books on prophets.
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The
NT contains books on the life of Jesus, book on history of early church,
letters and a book on prophesy.
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The
central message of the Bible is salvation of people.
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Bible
tells us about God’s love for His people and leads us to eternal life.
The Word of God endures forever.
"The
grass withers and the flowers fall but the Word of our God stands forever"
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(Isaiah 40:8).
The
Bible is divinely inspired.
"…man spoke from God as they were carried along
by the Holy Spirit" -
(2 Peter
The
Word of God is indestructible.
Many
kings and authorities tried to destroy the Bible but none could succeed. The Word
of God was written by scholars, kings and illiterate people, from different
parts of the world in different languages in different era, but was guided by
the Holy Spirit.
The Word of God is written for a purpose.
Firstly
to know that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God and by believing we might have
life through His name. (John 20:31)
Secondly,
the scripture may be used for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training everyone
in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16).
The knowledge of the Word of God
helps us to stop sinning against God.
"I
have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you’ (Psalm 119:11).
Obedience
to Gods Word brings success, prosperity, longevity and eternal life. (Joshua 1:8, 1Kings
But disobedience brings destruction (Psalm 119:155).
Word of God counsels and directs
our steps and leads us into righteousness.
Psalm 119:133 says "Direct
my footsteps according to your Word;
let no sin rule over me".
The
Word of God is true, trustworthy and eternal.
Psalm 119:160 says "All
your Words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal".
It gives us wisdom knowledge, understanding and insight. (Psalm 119:98, 99,100)
The Word of God is food for the soul which helps us to grow spiritually.
"Man
does not live by bread alone, but every Word that comes from the mouth of
God" – (Matthew 3:4).
The Word of God is like a
lamp which expels darkness and
enlightens us spiritually.
Psalm 119:105 says ‘Your Word
is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path’.
The Bible is like a sharp
weapon that judges our thoughts, Words
and deeds.
Hebrew
The Word of God is powerful
like a hammer and breaks the ego, pride
and
self-dependence
of a person. (Jeremiah
23:29)
The Word of God is like a
fire that consumes the impurities of our
heart and mind.
(Jeremiah 20:9)
The
Bible is like a living seed, which gives
us life. (I peter 1:23)
The
Bible is like a mirror, which reflects
our true spiritual life. (James 1:23, 23)
The Word of god is sweeter
than honey "How sweet are thy Words unto my taste!
Yea, sweeter
than honey to my mouth!" (Psalm 119: 103).
Word of God is precious to
His saints. "The law of thy mouth
is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver". (Psalm 119:72)
The Bible should be read everyday,
with prayer,
meditation
and with a perseverance
to obey all precepts and commands.