Is The Bible Really from God? R Or Just an Old Dusty Book? Is the Bible Really From God? R T he Bible is the most popular book in human history, but is it really from God? Is it still relevant in today’s world? The Bible is... • 66 books sacred to Christians. • 39 books of the Hebrew Bible. • 27 books recognized by Christians since the first century. CAN WE KNOW THE tBIBLE IS FROM GOD? t Or, is the Bible just an old book written by human beings? Why should we care about what it says? The Bible says: “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). W hat evidence is there to show that God is responsible for the words written in the Bible? ve? Why Should We Belie How Can We Know? Is it reasonable in a modern world to believe the Bible came from God? THE BIBLE SHOWS SUPERNATURAL INFLUENCE Q I n a number of instances the Bible demonstrates an awareness of things that are beyond human ability. It often reveals knowledge of things beyond human understanding at the time of its composition. For example, the Bible acknowledged that... THE EARTH IS ROUND E M any throughout human history thought the earth was flat. The Bible says: “It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers, who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.” (Isaiah 40:22) THE EARTH IS SUSPENDED E I n Hindu, Chinese, and Native American myths the world was thought to sit on the back of a giant turtle. The Bible says: “He stretches out the north over empty space; He hangs the earth on nothing. He binds up the water in His thick clouds, Yet the clouds are not broken under it.” (Job 26:7-8) MOUNTAINS IN THE OCEAN E O nly with the development of modern technology was it possible for human beings to explore the depths of the sea. The Bible says: “The waters surrounded me, even to my soul; The deep closed around me; Weeds were wrapped around my head. I went down to the moorings of the mountains; The earth with its bars closed behind me forever; Yet You have brought up my life from the pit, O LORD, my God.” (Jonah 2:5-6) DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE E F orty years before the Romans destroyed the temple in Jerusalem, Jesus foretold that it would happen in that generation (Matt. 24:34). The Bible says: “And Jesus said to them, ‘Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down.’” (Matthew 24:2) T he Bible is an old book, but it is not dusty and irrelevant to the modern world. It is the revelation of God to the world that establishes the standard God has set to guide human behavior. All of us will be judged by its words (John 12:47-48). t You Are Invited To A Special Discussion Considering Whether or not he Bible is Really from God. Tuesday Evening, May 26, 2015 6:00-6:45 PM In the Auditorium of Olsen Park Church of Christ 4700 Andrews Ave. Amarillo, TX 79106 R A ll are welcome, regardless of your religious background. Bibles will be provided and opportunity will be given for questions and discussion. No Pressure No Gimmicks Just the Bible Q If you can’t make it to the discussion, material to consider this and similar questions can be viewed at: http://www.olsenpark.com/ptw.html To arrange a private discussion e-mail us at: [email protected] or call 806-352-2809. Is an Evangelistic Work of the Olsen Park Church of Christ Following the Bible as Our Sole Guide 4700 Andrews Ave. Amarillo, TX 79106 806-352-2809 - www.olsenpark.com
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