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Evans Church of Christ. BIBLE. “These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” 1 Cor. 2:13
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BIBLE “These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” 1 Cor. 2:13 “for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Pet.1:21
The Bible has had an amazing influence. • A prime influence on Western Civilization • Millions across the world say they have had their lives changed through believing this book • This has happened for centuries by all sorts of people
The Bible has an amazing composition. • Written over 1600 years • Written by over 40 authors • Written on 3 continents: Asia, Africa, Europe • And it all fits together coherently!
BIBLE = Buy “Buy the truth, and sell it not”Pr.23:23 At any price Do not sell it ---- for error 2 Tim. 1:13 “Hold fast
BIBLE = Buy = Investigate Hos.4:6 “lack of knowledge” Col.3:16 “dwell in you richly” Ps. 119:11 “Thy word have I hid in mine heart,”
BIBLE = Buy = Investigate = Believe It Heb.11:6 “believe that he is” 1 Thes.2:13 “word of God Lk. 8:12 “believe and be saved”
BIBLE = Buy = Investigate = Believe It = Love It
“Blessed Bible, How I love it” “If a man love me, he will keep my words” Jn. 14:23 Jn. 17:17 “thy word is truth” Love it and you will live it ! 1 John 5:3 “keep his commandments”
BIBLE = Buy = Investigate = Believe It = Love It = Eternally
Either saved or condemned by the Bible Save eternally Acts 20:32 “to give you an inheritance” Jn. 6:68 “words of eternal life Rev. 22:14 “tree of life” Condemn eternally Mt. 25:46 “everlasting punishment 2 Thes.1:9 “everlasting destruction”
BIBLE = Buy = Investigate = Believe It = Love It = Eternally
BIBLE • Read it • Study it • Practice it
Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening August 10, 2014