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Why the Bible?

Discover the purpose and source of the Bible, God's Word to us, revealing His way to heaven through Jesus. Understand the significance of the Law and Gospel in the Bible. Watch the video for more insights.

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Why the Bible?

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  1. Why the Bible? Questions or Comments? Click to watch video.

  2. The Purpose The purpose of the Bible is to reveal God’s way to heaven through Jesus. • “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His Name.” John 20:30-31

  3. The Source The Bible is from God and is God’s Word to us. • “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

  4. The Source However, God spoke through men so that they wrote exactly what He wanted (no errors). • “For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Peter 1:21

  5. Law and Gospel A key to understanding the Bible is how it speaks in terms of Law and Gospel. • “For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 See GodConnects website, Question 2.11, for more explanation.

  6. The Law shows our sin and threatens God’s punishment. It requires perfection. • “For the wages of sin is death ...” Romans 6:23a The Gospel is the Good News that God forgives us in spite of our sins and without our good works. • “… but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23b

  7. DISCUSSION • How does it affect your view of the Bible when you realize God worked through human writers? • What is the implication for your life that the Bible is God’s Word? • Is there something about the Bible with which you struggle?

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