Why is the Bible Important? – audio

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Introduction

• The English word Bible comes from the Greek word biblia, meaning books. The Holy Bible is the collection of inspired books (39 old testament, 27 new testament), revealing in God’s Words how sinful man can be reconciled to Him through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus – John 3:16-17
• For this reason it is important to know the indispensible value of God’s written law for men and women.  It will determine where you and I will spend eternity, since it will judge us in the last day – John 12:48
• Let us examine further why the Bible is important.

Body

• The Holy scriptures are important because they are the inspired Word of God – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
• God moved holy men as they were moved by the Spirit – 2 Peter 1:20-21
• The Bible was written over a span of about 1,500 years by forty different inspired authors, with no contradictions or conflicts in their writings.
• God’s law is important because it’s perfect. It has the ability to save your soul, if you obey it – Psalm 19:7; James 1:21
• The Word of God is important because it is absolute truth – John 17:17
• It is the standard that determines what is right or wrong.
• Through the Word of God you get an understanding of what is true and false – Psalm 119:104
• The Bible is important because it is the guide that leads you out of darkness to the light – Psalm 119:105
• The Sword of the Spirit is important because, it’s powerful, it gets to the thoughts, and intents of the heart – Hebrews 4:12
• The Bible is important because it reveals facts and answers that mankind has questions about. Did you know the Bible reveals that:
  – The earth is round – Isaiah 40:22
  – The center of the earth is molten – Job 28:5
  – The earth floats in space – Job 26:7
  – Water vapor rises from the earth – Jeremiah 10:13
  – The wind moves in patterns – Ecclesiastes 1:6

Conclusion

• Is the Bible, the Word of God, the center of all things in your life? Is it the standard you live by and base all your decisions upon? If it’s not, why not?
• Why not obey the Word of Truth today and save yourself from the wrath of God?

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