When talking with other Christians I have found that some do not realize the relevance of the Holy Bible in their lives.
Many feel hopeless and confused.
In these troubling times it is hard to keep focused on the important things in life.
My father used to say, "When you're up to your rear in alligators it's hard to remember that the original objective is to drain the swamp.
" For the believer there is only one true authority.
God Almighty through his Son, Jesus Christ.
The Bible states the in times past he spoke to man through the prophets, but now he speaks to us by his own son.
(Hebrews 1:1) How does the Son of God speak to us? The Bible is clear that Jesus speaks to us through the scriptures in the Holy Bible.
The Bible tells us that all scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and it is given for doctrine, correction, and instruction.
(II Timothy 3:15-17) Who wrote the Bible? God himself wrote the Bible.
A person may argue that the Bible was written by men, but the scripture clearly indicates that God is the author.
The scripture says that no scripture is of any private interpretation, but God moved holy men to prophesy by his Holy Spirit.
(II Peter 1:20-21) Men were instruments of God's will.
An example: Samuel Clemens wrote the book, Tom Sawyer.
Some might argue that the pen in Samuel Clemens' hand actually wrote the book, because the pen is what actually touched the paper.
We all know that is absurd.
Samuel Clemens wrote the book, because the book was a collection of his thoughts and words.
The pen was merely an instrument in his hand.
Just as a writing pen isn't considered the author of a novel, so man can't be considered the author of the Bible.
The Bible is God's thoughts and words.
Men were just an instruments in God's hand.
The Bible is the Word of God.
And it is by reading and obeying the Bible that men gain the peace and joy God provides for them through his Son, Jesus Christ.
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