Scripture

I post a lot of Bible verses. I read the Bible often. Do you see the Bible as God’s word? Inspired by God, written by men, written for men?

In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour; (Titus 1:2-3 KJV)

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. (1 Thessalonians 2:13 KJV)

If you do not accept the Bible as God’s word, the scriptures cannot be important to you.

Someone living a good life may incur your interest, but until you come to the scriptures to understand how lives are changed, how can you believe what you are told?

If you don’t read His word, how do you come to know Him? For the Bible says: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:13-17 KJV)

Does the Bible save you? No – emphatically, NO! God does that: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: (Ephesians 2:8 KJV)

The Bible does, however, speak to the hearts of those who are seeking. Acts 8:26-38 is a wonderful example of this principle. Not only is there someone seeking to know about the words he’s reading from the scriptures, but God literally sent someone to help him understand. Look around. There is someone likeminded who will spend time with you and discuss scriptures.

God has many promises given to us, not the least of which is: And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. (Luke 11:9 KJV)

Was it said to me: What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? (1 Corinthians 14:36 KJV)

Read in prayer, and find out for yourself.