It is a Book unlike any other.
Throughout its history, it is as consistently been an overall bestseller. Most people (particularly people of faith) own at least one copy. We’re talking, of course, about the Bible. Whether you refer to it as “Scripture,” “the Word of God,” or “the Good Book,” the Bible has had a profound impact on history, politics, art, literature, music, and, not surprisingly, religion. And millions will testify of the Bible’s influence upon their lives. Why does the Bible matter so much? Let’s consider three things: 1. Its ultimate author is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. Genesis 1:1 states, “In the beginning, God created the heaves and the earth.” Later on, in 2 Timothy 3:16, we read that “all Scripture is given by inspiration of God.” Everywhere in between, in direct reference or indirect reference, we discover that the same God Who runs the universe also is the One who gave us His Word. Who better to speak to my life than the One who made me? 2. It has been a source of comfort throughout history. Even many who do not believe the Bible have heard of the 23rd Psalm, which begins “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” Call it tradition, call it an innate desire to seek wisdom and peace in troubling times, but people of all backgrounds have sought out the consolation that the Scripture provides. 3. It addresses the greatest need of humanity: a right relationship with God. When mankind fell into sin, God promised a coming Redeemer to take care of the sin problem (Genesis 3:15). Throughout the pages of Scripture, we see what Bible teachers have called “the Scarlet Thread,” which points to Jesus the Messiah, Who saved us through His death on the cross and resurrection from the grave. This is the Biblical message. So yes, the Bible matters. It matters in its authorship, the peace it offers, and, most of all, its message of new life through Jesus Christ. Read it, study it, memorize it, and meditate on it, and the Bible will matter in your life too.
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