"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness."
Have you ever been asked, "How do you know the bible is true?" "How can you believe it? It's just a bunch of stories and random collection of stuff." This has got to be one of the hardest to answer questions of all time. So, what is the answer? It just is because I believe it. Now that's a good answer. NOT! I feel like it's true. Not going to work. A lot of people just believe in things or feel it is true. Does it mean they are? I could believe 2+2=56. I could feel it with every fiber of my being, yet it just is not true. Here are the facts. The bible contains 66 books, written by over 40 different authors, over a period of 1400-1800 years. The history of creation is contained within as well as the history of the Jewish nation of Israel. Also contained in it is the life of Jesus, the promised Messiah. The overall theme is man's separation from God in the garden, and having a way back to fellowship with Him through His son Jesus Christ. It is the only book in which man is condemned to hell apart from accepting the Savior Jesus Christ. And these things are just scratching the surface. The deeper things contained within would take more than a lifetime to write about! Archeology has proven historical fact time and time again. Putting a stamp of validation on people from the old and new testament and their accompanying stories. Yeah, but how do you know it's true? I take cold hard fact and historical information over the philosophies of other religions that have no historical fact. I accept that God exists. I ask Him to reveal Himself to me. Then to be honest, it all comes down to a personal encounter with Him. When you realize and experience who He is and the grace and mercy He has poured out on you, believing is the easy part. Accepting that you are a sinner and you need to change, that's the hard part. I have pondered this question this week and cannot come up with a one size fits all answer. What I do have is my life. When things looked there bleakest, and I have had no where to turn, God has made ways that would blow your mind. When things have been going relatively well to great, the peace that surpasses all understanding fills me. When I have been so empty that I have wanted to stop living, He has breathed new life into me. When I have wandered, He has been a light unto my path. The real answer is this. God is the only one who can allow you to see the truth. No book, or concrete tangible thing will do that for you. He requires faith from us, and He does the rest. When you take an honest look into the bible and study it's content, you will see a loving, merciful God who is also righteous and just. You will see someone you can always count on and will never let you down. Even when you fail, He's the hand that picks you up. When you do well, He's the encouragement to keep going. He knows everything about you, and yet He still loves you unconditionally. No answer from man will ever do to justly answer this question. It all comes down to His revealing Himself to you. If you want it, he gives it freely. Be blessed this week.
Bob.
for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness."
Have you ever been asked, "How do you know the bible is true?" "How can you believe it? It's just a bunch of stories and random collection of stuff." This has got to be one of the hardest to answer questions of all time. So, what is the answer? It just is because I believe it. Now that's a good answer. NOT! I feel like it's true. Not going to work. A lot of people just believe in things or feel it is true. Does it mean they are? I could believe 2+2=56. I could feel it with every fiber of my being, yet it just is not true. Here are the facts. The bible contains 66 books, written by over 40 different authors, over a period of 1400-1800 years. The history of creation is contained within as well as the history of the Jewish nation of Israel. Also contained in it is the life of Jesus, the promised Messiah. The overall theme is man's separation from God in the garden, and having a way back to fellowship with Him through His son Jesus Christ. It is the only book in which man is condemned to hell apart from accepting the Savior Jesus Christ. And these things are just scratching the surface. The deeper things contained within would take more than a lifetime to write about! Archeology has proven historical fact time and time again. Putting a stamp of validation on people from the old and new testament and their accompanying stories. Yeah, but how do you know it's true? I take cold hard fact and historical information over the philosophies of other religions that have no historical fact. I accept that God exists. I ask Him to reveal Himself to me. Then to be honest, it all comes down to a personal encounter with Him. When you realize and experience who He is and the grace and mercy He has poured out on you, believing is the easy part. Accepting that you are a sinner and you need to change, that's the hard part. I have pondered this question this week and cannot come up with a one size fits all answer. What I do have is my life. When things looked there bleakest, and I have had no where to turn, God has made ways that would blow your mind. When things have been going relatively well to great, the peace that surpasses all understanding fills me. When I have been so empty that I have wanted to stop living, He has breathed new life into me. When I have wandered, He has been a light unto my path. The real answer is this. God is the only one who can allow you to see the truth. No book, or concrete tangible thing will do that for you. He requires faith from us, and He does the rest. When you take an honest look into the bible and study it's content, you will see a loving, merciful God who is also righteous and just. You will see someone you can always count on and will never let you down. Even when you fail, He's the hand that picks you up. When you do well, He's the encouragement to keep going. He knows everything about you, and yet He still loves you unconditionally. No answer from man will ever do to justly answer this question. It all comes down to His revealing Himself to you. If you want it, he gives it freely. Be blessed this week.
Bob.
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