Of all the books ever printed the Bible is still the number one global best seller. It has never been out of print and has never been taken off the bestseller list. It has touched and changed the lives of millions of people world-wide, crossing the barriers of ethnicity, culture, language and socio-economic status.
While the world is saturated with billions of inspiring books, the Bible alone is inspired. It’s God’s Word. It’s God’s way of communicating with us, connecting with us. That’s why the Bible alone has the power to change your thoughts, your feelings and your actions. The Bible really can change your life and bring you peace and happiness.
The Bible offers us answers to life’s most pertinent questions; Why am I here? Where am I going? What happens after I die? What is heaven like? Are we living near the end of the world? How can I deal with guilt? How can I have peace? And many more like these.
Let’s look at ten simple quick facts that give us a bird’s eye view of what the Bible is and how it can make a difference in our life.
Fact number 1. The Bible is divinely inspired – it’s God’s Word.
The Bible says: “All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16)
Fact number 2. The Bible reveals God’s thoughts, plans, and principles.
The Bible says: “For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:21)
Fact number 3. The Bible has been preserved without error.
The Bible says: “The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. You shall keep them, O Lord, you shall preserve them from this generation forever.” (Psalms 12:6-7)
Fact number 4. The Bible was given to us to guide us through life.
The Bible says: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”
(Psalms 119:105)
Fact number 5. We can be absolutely certain that the Bible is definitely the word of God.
The Bible says: “And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts” (2 Peter 1:19)
Fact number 6. The Bible helps us to know and understand Jesus better.
The Bible says: “you search the scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of me” (John 5:39)
Fact number 7. The Bible reveals the truth of God.
The Bible says: “Sanctify them by your truth. Your word is truth” (John 17:17)
Fact number 8. The Bible explains itself and is its own interpreter and shows us the correct method of Bible study and understanding.
The Bible says: “whom shall he teach knowledge? And whom will he make to understand the message? … For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little, there a little” (Isaiah 28:9-10)
Fact number 9. In order to truly understand the Bible we need to be willing to hear, obey and follow God’s word.
The Bible says: “If anyone wills to do his will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak of my own authority” (John 7:17)
And finally, fact number 10. Jesus promises to send us his Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth if we are willing to search His word with a sincere heart.
The Bible says: “However when He, the spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13)
So, there they are – 10 important facts about the Bible.
1. The Bible is divinely inspired – it’s God’s Word.
2. The Bible reveals God’s thoughts, plans, and principles.
3. The Bible has been preserved without error. You can trust the Bible.
4. The Bible was given to us to guide us through life.
5. We can be absolutely certain that the Bible is definitely the word of God.
6. The Bible helps us to know and understand Jesus better.
7. The Bible reveals the truth.
8. The Bible explains itself and is its own interpreter and shows us the correct method of Bible study and understanding.
9. In order to truly understand the Bible we need to be willing to hear, obey and follow God’s word.
10. Jesus promises to send us his Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth if we are willing to search His word with a sincere heart.
The Bible can give you the peace and certainty that your heart longs for. Why not choose to dig into the word and study its truths today?
