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Delve into the origins and reliability of the Bible, exploring its claims through historical facts, archaeological evidence, and moral teachings. Discover the unity, fulfilled prophecies, and profound message of salvation within this sacred text. Learn about its composition, including the Old and New Testaments, and the transformative power it holds for those who study and live by its teachings. Embrace the challenge to make the Bible your guide for a meaningful and fulfilling life.
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It Makes Some Unique Claims • Originated with God. 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 • Men recorded God’s message. 1 Peter 1:10-12; Haggai 1:1-3, 13 • Paul: commandments of the Lord. 1 Cor. 14:37; 1 Thes. 2:13 • Reliable. Luke 1:1-4 • Eyewitnesses. 2 Peter 1:16; 1 John 1:1-3 • Jesus had confidence. Matthew 4:4, 7, 10
Can Claims Be Substantiated? • Wrote of real people in real places. Luke 3:1, 2 • Archaeology. • Scientific compatibility. • Unity. • Morality. • The Good it can do. • Rom. 13:8-10; Heb. 13:4; Matt. 19:6, 9; Acts 10:28; 7:12; James 1:27
Can Claims Be Substantiated? • Wrote of real people in real places. Luke 3:1, 2 • Archaeology. • Scientific Compatibility. • Unity. • Morality. • The Good it can do. • Fulfilled Prophecy.
Composition of the Book • One message. • Sixty-six books written over about 1,500 years by around forty authors in three languages, yet one key message. • God wants man to end up where he started. • Two main parts. • The Old Testament is largely the story of Israel. Gen. 12:1-3
Composition of the Book • Two main parts. • The Old Testament is largely the story of Israel. Gen. 12:1-3 • Its laws were a covenant made with Israel. Exodus 19:3-6 • God has made a new covenant. Hebrews 8:8-13 • The New Testament is to be our holy guide.
Composition of the Book • The New Testament. • Twenty-seven books that tell the story of One who came to save. Luke 19:10; Romans 1:16 • Four books tell of His life and death. • The fifth book tells of His message being taken to the world. • Where we learn how to be converted. Acts 2:38; 3:19; 8:12, 35-39; 22:16 • Twenty-one letters written to Christians. • The final book is a letter of encouragement to persecuted saints. Revelation 14:13; 21:3-7; 22:1-5
Our Response? Study • Imitate the Bereans. Acts 17:10, 11 • Have the attitude of David. Psalm 19:7-11 • The unknown psalmist. Psalm 119:18, 103-105, 127, 130, 131, 148 • Hunger for it. 1 Peter 1:22—2:3 • If you need it, get help. Acts 8:27-31
Our Response? Live It • This holy book should change us. James 1:21-25 • It contains the message of salvation that must be obeyed. Romans 1:16; 2 Thessalonians 1:8
Conclusion • The Bible is a holy book, but what will we do with it? • Will you make it your guide?