The depth and richness of our blessed Bible is difficult to describe. It is not a book of philosophy, yet it is philosophical. It is not a scientific treatise, yet certain scientific facts are confirmed by the Bible. Never claiming the title of History book, yet it is found to be more accurate regarding history than critics like to admit.
The Bible is a gift to man, from God. In it, He does something so wonderful, it could only be described as miraculous; wherein He reveals to us – Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and God the Son – the only Saviour.
John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.
He is the center and the circumference – Christ – from Genesis to Revelation. . .
John 5:39
Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me.
The Word of God – is higher than any and all other books – higher than the heavens are above the earth. The Bible claims to be inspired.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
The bible – the word of god
- The Holy Spirit is the author of the Bible.
2 Pet. 1:21 – For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
Christ told His disciples that many things would be left “unrevealed,” until the Holy Spirit came and chose certain persons to reveal His perfect will. The Holy Spirit would become the believer’s teacher.
- Man is the instrument used by the Holy Spirit to write the Bible.
- Since it is authored by the Holy Spirit – it is the infallible Word of God.
The Bible is free from error – and is absolutely trustworthy.
Psalm 119:89
For ever, O Lord, Thy Word is settled in heaven.
Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My Words shall not pass away.
The Holy Spirit exerted supernatural influence upon the writers of the Bible – the writings were inspired – not the writers themselves. Nowhere in the Bible does it claim to have been written by inspired men.
The Vine Vigil 