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BOOK OF BOOKS How the Bible Came to Be. Did God sit up in heaven and type it on a jumbo computer? No!. For example…. Where does milk come from? From a carton in a grocery store?. No, not originally from a carton. But from a cow on a farm!. As you grew up you learned this!.
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BOOK OF BOOKSHow the Bible Came to Be Did God sit up in heaven and type it on a jumbo computer? No!
For example… • Where does milk come from? • From a carton in a grocery store?
No, not originally from a carton. • But from a cow on a farm!
As you grew up you learned this! • Likewise many Christians have become so used to having Bibles that they have bought at a book store that they have almost no knowledge of where the present English translations of the Bible came from.
This is the true story of how the Bible ended up looking like it does now, as a book. • Trace the next 6 slides…
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God… 2 Timothy 3:16
Precious Heritage • Through the centuries, courageous men and women have treasured the Scriptures and have struggled to preserve and distribute them amid great opposition. Some have died to get the Bible into the hands of the common person. Their sacrifices should inspire us to greater study and application of the Bible's teachings.
The Bible is a UNIQUE (one-of-a-kind), precious Book! • 1) only book authored by God • 2) most read • 3) most translated • 4) best preserved • 5) life changing • 6) accurate in science, history, & fulfilled prophecies Every word is inspired, making every word trustworthy.
Most Important Information • How many people are GOOD enough to get to Heaven? • The answer is ZERO! • It is notgood people who go to Heaven, but SAVED or FORGIVEN people!!! • “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:31 Teaching from Answers in Genesis – Operation Space VBS Curriculum graceandtruthconsulting.com