The Bible is God’s Book of Everlasting Love, Light of Eternal Life, Eternal Truth; and GPS of Salvation for ALL believers and followers of Jesus Christ their Saviour. Sadly, many reject or neglect this priceless Gift of GOD; by accepting and believing interpretations, assumptions, and traditions of men. Moreover, in our world of fake news, relativism, and uncertainty; it’s difficult to know what’s true or false; right or wrong; good and bad; or TRUE about our past, present and future. Finding Yes GOD Said Bible answers is an immense treasure of eternal truths. For only GOD knows the end from the beginning; thus ONLY He can provide TRUE answers for ALL our questions…
More than 500 people were eyewitnesses of Jesus being alive after He arose from the grave.
1 Cor. 15:3-8
1 John 1:1-4
2 Peter 1:16-18
1 Cor. 15:3-8
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born.
1 John 1:1-4
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched – this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father ad with his Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make our/your joy complete.
2 Peter 1:16-18
We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eye-witnesses of his majesty. For he received honour and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying: This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain/Matthew 17:5; Mark 9:7; Luke 9:35)
Most importantly their testimonies are in amazing harmony with each other and it’s reasonable to conclude that their memories are profoundly accurate when identifying Jesus Christ and his teachings.
Some interesting facts about the Bible
- Written by some 40 different authors of diverse backgrounds: kings, shepherds, musicians, farmers, fishermen, priests, physician etc.
- Written on three continents: Asia, Europe and Africa.
- Written in three languages: Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic.
- Written in different styles of expression: historical documentation (Chronicles and Kings) poetry and song (Psalms), personal correspondence (Paul’s Epistles), code of Law (Leviticus and Deuteronomy), parables and allegories (The Gospels), biography (Gospel of Luke), prophetic declarations (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Revelation)…
- Written over a period over 1,500 years. Incredibly, all 66 books of the Bible maintain a wonderful harmony with each other! The Bible’s internal consistency is a remarkable testimony to its divine origin.
- About 30% of the Bible is prophecy.
- The Old Testament, written hundreds of years before Jesus’ birth, contains over 300 prophecies that Jesus fulfilled through
- His life, death and resurrection.
- It’s the book of hope, promise, enlightenment and liberty
- It’s the living word of a loving Creator
- It’s the revelation of unconditional love and mercy resting on the only pillar of truth – Jesus the Son of the Living Eloah!
THERE IS POWER IN GOD’S WORD
Yes, there is power in God’s word. This is HOW and WHY we know that. At the beginning God said let there be; and it was…
“And God said Let there be light, and there was light.”
Genesis 1:3
So, God’s word is a creative word. His Word is so powerful that even tiny little grass blade sprouts through hard earth and clay because God said so: Genesis 1:11 “Then God said: Let the land produce vegetation, seed-bearing plants and trees…. And God saw that it was good.
On the other hand, our words are sometimes just air going from one side to another. We can think one thing; and then to say another thing, not necessarily intentional. But God’s thoughts, words and actions are constantly in complete harmony. This is what He is: amazing, powerful, loving, truthful, reliable,and righteous being. This is his character, and this is the reason why God can’t lie and be a liar.
His Word is so powerful that it changes notorious drunker, adulterer, liar … or just average person like you and me into a new creature. It can change our attitudes, habits, thoughts… Hebrew 4:12,13 – For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing is all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
About inspiration and usefulness of God's Word
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
2 Peter 1:20,21
I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.
Galatians 1:12
For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life.
Proverbs 6:23
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Psalm 119:105
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16,17
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing it all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Hebrew 4:12,13
In short
- Bible has divine origin; and divine inspiration
- Teachings are received by revelation from Jesus Christ
- Bible is God’s light to our path, so we can clearly see His Ways
- All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness
- Its living, active, everlasting; change our thoughts and attitudes