According to the Guinness book of records, the Bible is the best selling book of all time. A survey conducted by the Bible society have concluded that around 2.5 billion copies were printed between 1815 and 1975 but more recent estimates put the number at 5 billion.
It would be appear that the great commission is being accomplished. God's word is readily available for most people.
Can we trust the bible
How can we be sure that the Bible is not a work of fiction or myth.
What makes it different from other writings like the Quran or the book of Mormon. These are questions that any intelligent and thinking person should ask.The Bible itself says in 2 Peter 1:15 the origin of scripture is from God himself and not the credentials of one who interprets it. God spoke through his prophets, he alone is responsible for scripture.
The Bible comprises of 66 books, 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New.
It was written over a period of 1,600 years by over 30 different authors. That is quite an undertaking, but the Bible is no ordinary book. It's origin is supernatural.
With so many ideas going around these days, It is understandable that some people are sceptical, but if they take the time to investigate, the truth is quite astounding.
When you come to an understanding of God's word. It can change your life forever.
The bible contains around 2,500 prophecies, which were fulfilled thousands of years beforehand.
One of the prophecies concerning the crucifixion of Jesus is found in Psalm 22. It was prophesied by David that Jesus would die by having his hands and feet pierced. This was predicted a thousand years before the birth of Jesus, the Romans had never used that method of execution.
Bible prophecies about Jesus were told in remarkable detail. He fulfilled 355 prophecies regarding his birth, life, and death. That is staggering, what are the chances of that happening in anyone's lifetime. Psalm 40:7 Then I said, behold, I come, In the scroll of the book it is written of me.
Another amazing thing about the Bible is despite the vicious attacks throughout the centuries. Some have tried to burn it, or completely destroy it, yet it still exists today. Effort's to silence the scriptures extends way beyond our common era, through the middle ages, right down to our modern times. However they all failed. Modern archaeologists have also confirmed and proven it's accuracy. The bible has proven to be a great source of history. There has never been an archaeological discovery that has ever contradicted, or cast doubt on a Biblical reference.
When you read the Bible, you will also begin to learn about the author. It is God's love letter to his children. You will learn how God dealt with those he has created. You will learn how much God loves us, and why he sent his beloved son to earth to die on a cross.
When you open God's word, do it with prayer, asking him to lead you and guide you. Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from your law.
When you embark on a long journey, it would be wise for you to use a road map, so that you don't get lost. The word of God contained in the pages of the Bible were designed by our creator to lead us through this life and into the next.
It is an absolutely inexhaustible source of wisdom and knowledge. It contains treasures you never dreamed of.
Bible prophecies about Jesus were told in remarkable detail. He fulfilled 355 prophecies regarding his birth, life, and death. That is staggering, what are the chances of that happening in anyone's lifetime. Psalm 40:7 Then I said, behold, I come, In the scroll of the book it is written of me.
Another amazing thing about the Bible is despite the vicious attacks throughout the centuries. Some have tried to burn it, or completely destroy it, yet it still exists today. Effort's to silence the scriptures extends way beyond our common era, through the middle ages, right down to our modern times. However they all failed. Modern archaeologists have also confirmed and proven it's accuracy. The bible has proven to be a great source of history. There has never been an archaeological discovery that has ever contradicted, or cast doubt on a Biblical reference.
When you read the Bible, you will also begin to learn about the author. It is God's love letter to his children. You will learn how God dealt with those he has created. You will learn how much God loves us, and why he sent his beloved son to earth to die on a cross.
When you open God's word, do it with prayer, asking him to lead you and guide you. Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from your law.
When you embark on a long journey, it would be wise for you to use a road map, so that you don't get lost. The word of God contained in the pages of the Bible were designed by our creator to lead us through this life and into the next.
It is an absolutely inexhaustible source of wisdom and knowledge. It contains treasures you never dreamed of.
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