by A.M. Kisly
Most recently I engaged in a conversation with a young man who was quite skilled in attacking the Bible, twisting the meaning of Scripture and perverting its interpretation. To be fair to the young man, he was not a Christian, but a self-acclaimed atheist and therefore could not understand the spiritual nature of the Bible.
It is like describing color to a blind man. Yet to the hungry soul the Word of God is like manna from heaven; to the thirsty soul like rivers of living water that quenches their thirst.
Just what is the Bible? Here's the answer:
The Bible is the most powerful book in existence, the most powerful piece of literature ever written. Why? Because it is not the word of men, it is the word of God. The Bible claims to be the Word of God, that is, His communication to humanity.
Over three thousand times in the Old Testament alone we find such phrases as, 'Thus says the Lord," or " God said."
For centuries people have turned to the Bible for the answers to the basic questions of life: Where did we come from? Why are we here on Planet Earth? What will happen to us when we die?
The Bible answers these questions and more. For within each page, we find a personal and infinite God who created the entire universe, created man in his own image and reveals his true nature and character to us. Whether or not one accepts its claims, one must recognize the importance of these questions and the truth-claims of the Bible.
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