The Bible

Over 25,000 times we are told in the Bible that it is God's Word. The Bible has God as its author and salvation for its truth. Composed of 66 books, 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament the Bible speaks of God's redemptive purposes. The Bible is the Word of God and is sufficient for guiding men to God through Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. John 1:1-5

 

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16

The Bible is Powerful

For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to Piding soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

 

"Is not my word like fire," declares the LORD, "and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?" Jeremiah 23:29

 

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
James 1:21

 

There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day. John 12:48

 

"Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified." Acts 20:32

The Bible is Authority

Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 2 Pet 1:20-21

 

I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. Psalm 138:2

 

"Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5

 

"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." John 5:24

The Bible is Dependable

For, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever." And this is the word that was preached to you. 1 Peter 1:24-25

 

The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. They are steadfast for ever and ever, done in faithfulness and uprightness. Psalm 111:7-8

 

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Mark 13:31

The Bible is Healing

My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body. Proverbs 4:20-22

 

The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 19:7-8

The Bible is Guidance

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105

 

Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the Pine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 2 Peter 1:4

 

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17