Post on 31-Dec-2015
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“These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” 1 Cor. 2:13
“for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Pet.1:21
The Bible has had an amazing influence.
• A prime influence on Western Civilization
• Millions across the world say they have had their lives changed through believing this book
• This has happened for centuries by all sorts of people
The Bible has an amazing composition.
• Written over 1600 years• Written by over 40 authors• Written on 3 continents: Asia, Africa, Europe• And it all fits together coherently!
“Buy the truth, and sell it not”Pr.23:23
At any price
Do not sell it ---- for error
2 Tim. 1:13 “Hold fast
Hos.4:6 “lack of knowledge”
Col.3:16 “dwell in you richly”
Ps. 119:11 “Thy word have I hid in mine heart,”
“Blessed Bible, How I love it”
“If a man love me, he will keep my words” Jn. 14:23
Jn. 17:17 “thy word is truth”
Love it and you will live it !
1 John 5:3 “keep his commandments”
Either saved or condemned by the Bible
Save eternally Acts 20:32 “to give you an inheritance” Jn. 6:68 “words of eternal life Rev. 22:14 “tree of life”
Condemn eternally Mt. 25:46 “everlasting punishment 2 Thes.1:9 “everlasting destruction”