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Our English word Bible comes from the Greek words biblos
(Mat 1:1 KJV) The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
GK --- 976. biblos, bib'-los; prop. the inner bark of the papyrus plant, i.e. (by impl.) a sheet or scroll of writing:--book.
Ancient books were written upon the papyrus reed or
biblus, and from this custom came the Greek name biblos,
which finally came to be applied to the sacred books.
The Old Testament deals with the record of the calling and history of the Jewish nation.
The New Testament deals with the redemption of man kind,
made possible by the Jesus Christ, the calling of all
mankind to be children of God.
In the biblos, the bible God reveals Himself to all people in general.
The Bible is also called “The Scripture”
(John 7:38 KJV) He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
(2 Tim 3:16 KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
(Mark 7:13 KJV)
Making the word of God of
none effect through your tradition, which ye have
delivered: and many such like things do ye.
(1 Pet 1:23 KJV)
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of
incorruptible, by the word of
God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
(2 Tim 3:16 KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
The word “inspired” means literally “God-breathed.”
It is composed of two Greek words
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The term “given by inspiration” signifies, that the
writers of the Scriptures wrote under the direct influence
of the Spirit of God.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
The bible was written over a period of 1500 years, written by 40 different authors.
Even though the bible was written by men, the
ultimate author was God. Holy men of old wrote what God
said to them, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
(2 Tim 3:16 KJV)
All
scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:
(2 Pet 1:21 KJV) 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.
There where 40 different authors from all walks of life:
Despite these differences in occupation and the span of
years it took to write the bible, the bible is in complete
Harmonie, it is unified from beginning to end. The
contents of the bible deals with many controversial
subjects and has one single theme throw out, the
creation, fall, and redemption of God's people; the bible
unfolds the story of God’s plan of salvation for mankind.
There are 39 books in the Old Testament, generally separated into 4 divisions:
There are 27 books in the New Testament, generally separated into 4 divisions:
2Ti 3:16,17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Matthew 24:35, Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
Isaiah 40:8, The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.
Psalm 119:89, Forever, O Lord, your word is settled in heaven.
Acts 17:10-11, Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.
Psalm 119:105, Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
2 Timothy 2:15, Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
By reading and studying the Bible it will help you in many areas of your life.
Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
1. It will help you become a better Christian
2. It will teach you about God
3. It will give you direction
4. It will comfort you in times of trouble
The instructions in the Bible will help you to become a better Christian, as you learn from his word how he wants you to live your life not being "conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind".
Romans 12:1,2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
The more you learn about God and what He wants for you, the easier it is to know His will and direction for your life.
This understanding only comes from time spent in his word. It doesn't happen overnight.
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Psalms 1:1,2 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
It is my prayer that we all come into the unity of the faith, being perfectly joined together by the pure word of God, may grow up in Christ unto a perfect man.
