THE BIBLE
What is it?
A book, not an ordinary book. It is God's Book, dictated by God to selected men. A God inspired Book. It is the written Word of God-2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:16.
What does it consist of? The Old Testament comprising 39 books and the New Testament 27 books, altogether 66 books.
What is a Testament? An agreement which has to be signed to be valid-Hebrews 8:7-10. Here, an agreement between God and man sealed with Blood.
What period of time does it cover? From Creation to the end of the 1st century A.D. A number of 40 writers covering a period of 1500 years approx , from Moses to the Revelation of John. From 1300 B.C. to 100 A.D approximately.
Who are the authors? Moses, Joshua, Samuel, the Prophets, the Apostles and others.
What languages were used? Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic.
Is the content of the Bible enough for us? Yes-John 21:25.
Should we consult other sources in addition to the Bible? God has not authorised any- Ecclesiastes 12:8-14.
What is the objective aim of the Bible? To convey God's message to man-Hosea 1:1, Joel 1:1 ....
How do we read and study the Bible?
Read it just like any other book. Read it from beginning to end over and over again. Read it prayerfully, asking the Holy Spirit for help and revelation. Believe what it says. A star is a star, a stone is a stone....unless the content tells us that it means something else and is not to be taken literally.
It is not a mysterious book but written for simple people like us. You will not know the meaning of the Scriptures till you get to know the Author-Jesus Christ, therefore you must be born from above.
The idea that you can take the Bible, read it, study and understand it is wrong, unless you observe certain rules (unwritten) you will end up in confusion and foolishness.
What is it?
A book, not an ordinary book. It is God's Book, dictated by God to selected men. A God inspired Book. It is the written Word of God-2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:16.
What does it consist of? The Old Testament comprising 39 books and the New Testament 27 books, altogether 66 books.
What is a Testament? An agreement which has to be signed to be valid-Hebrews 8:7-10. Here, an agreement between God and man sealed with Blood.
What period of time does it cover? From Creation to the end of the 1st century A.D. A number of 40 writers covering a period of 1500 years approx , from Moses to the Revelation of John. From 1300 B.C. to 100 A.D approximately.
Who are the authors? Moses, Joshua, Samuel, the Prophets, the Apostles and others.
What languages were used? Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic.
Is the content of the Bible enough for us? Yes-John 21:25.
Should we consult other sources in addition to the Bible? God has not authorised any- Ecclesiastes 12:8-14.
What is the objective aim of the Bible? To convey God's message to man-Hosea 1:1, Joel 1:1 ....
How do we read and study the Bible?
Read it just like any other book. Read it from beginning to end over and over again. Read it prayerfully, asking the Holy Spirit for help and revelation. Believe what it says. A star is a star, a stone is a stone....unless the content tells us that it means something else and is not to be taken literally.
It is not a mysterious book but written for simple people like us. You will not know the meaning of the Scriptures till you get to know the Author-Jesus Christ, therefore you must be born from above.
The idea that you can take the Bible, read it, study and understand it is wrong, unless you observe certain rules (unwritten) you will end up in confusion and foolishness.
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