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Why and How Should I Read the Bible?. The Bible: The most popular book The most powerful book. “To what greater inspiration and counsel can we turn than to the imperishable truth to be found in this Treasure House, the Bible?“ "The Bible is the Constitution of Christianity". The Bible:
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The Bible: • The most popular book • The most powerful book “To what greater inspiration and counsel can we turn than to the imperishable truth to be found in this Treasure House, the Bible?“ "The Bible is the Constitution of Christianity"
The Bible: • The most popular book • The most powerful book • The most precious book • Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘People do not live • on bread alone, but on every word that comes • from the mouth of God.’” • Matthew 4:4
In the past God spoke in many and various ways, but in these last days he's spoken through his Son, Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:1,2 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that God’s servant may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that God’s servant may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
“You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life...” John 5:39-40
“From somewhere I got this desire to read the Bible again. That’s the most important part of my conversion. I started with the Acts of the Apostles and then moved to Paul’s letters – Romans and Corinthians, and it was only after that, that I came to the Gospels. In the New Testament I suddenly discovered the way life should be followed.” David Suchet
`reading the Bible generates life, it produces change, it heals hurts, it builds character, it transforms circumstances, it imparts joy, it overcomes adversity, it defeats temptation, it infuses hope, it releases power, it cleanses the mind.’ Rick Warren • The Bible gives several benefits: • It helps us become like Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18) • It provides joy and peace in the storm of life (Psalm 23:5) • It can provide us with guidance (Psalm 119:105)
By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvellous glory and excellence. And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires. 2 Peter 1:3,4