The bible is the world’s best seller as it consistently outsells every other book. It’s interesting to know that the word “bible” actually means book but what actually distinguishes this book from every other book. . The bible is one of the oldest books in the world as the most ancient portions dates almost 4000 years. Yet it is still the most modern book in the world today; for in it we find the answers to life’s greatest questions:

Where did I come from?
Why am I here?
Where will I go from here?

Even though the bible is made up of 66 smaller books, it has only one central theme:
God’s loving plan to rescue mankind.

1) The bible declares itself to be the word of God
All scripture is given by the inspiration of God(2Tim3:16)
All scripture refers to the entire bible (old and new testament)
Jesus accepted the old testament as scripture (luke24:27, 44, 45; john 5:39, 46, 47)
Peter said Paul’s epistles were scripture (2pe3:15, 16)
Because the bible is the written word of God, God’s judgment will befall anyone who dares to add or subtract from it (Rev22:18, 19)

2) The bible is free of mistakes (inerrant)

a) God’s spirit guided holy men of God (2pe1:21) so that the words they wrote were kept free from error.
God’s spirit by supernatural superintendence, guided these particular writings so that they said what God wished to be said.
b) The biblical words are protected from error by God” I the lord keep it, I water it every moment; lest any hurt it, I keep it night and day” (isa27:3)
The grass withereth , the water fadeth but the word of God stands forever (isa40:8, mat24:35)
c) Without exception, fault cannot be found in the scriptures, Christ said the scripture cannot be broken
He preached inerrancy even to the very strokes and accent marks which formed the alphabetical characters of the Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek languages as these were the languages in which the bible was originally written. One jot (smallest of the Hebrew letter) or one tittle (smallest scent mark over the letter) will by no means pass from the law, till all be fulfilled (matt5:18)

3)The bible is not wrong on any subject (infallible)

Jesus certified old testament as accurate
By citing the miracle stories of the Old Testament Jesus certified them as true, accurate, inerrant and thus infallible. Some cases are listed below
Accepted genesis as the factual account of creation (matt 19:4)
Adam and eve (matt19:4-6; gen1:26, 27, 2:7, 18)
Cain and Abel (mat23:35; heb11:4; gen4:1-15)
Satan (luke11:18; eze28; 11-19)
Noah (matt24:37, 38, gen6:1-14)
Jonah (matt12:39, 40; jon 1:7)
Lots (wife luke17:32 gen 19:26)

Christ and the apostles accepted the old testament as infallible
Modern day’s theologians have cast doubts on the following books and here is your defense against these enemies of the bible
Genesis exodus Leviticus numbers Deuteronomy- these books were written by Moses, Jesus validated them see joh5:46, 47
Deuteronomy, the book most attacked in matt4:4, 7, 10 Christ defeats Satan by quoting from deut6:16 and 10:20 Would Jesus have used the words of the book if they were not the sword of the spirit…the word of God?
Isaiah mentioned in the new testament affirms twenty one times .compare a few examples’ matt15:7-9 isa29:13 mat3:3 Isa40:3 act:28-33 isa53:7, 8. These three quotations came from three different sections of Isaiah
The New Testament affirms the unity of the book of Isaiah and that is just one prophet
Daniel-Jesus quotes Daniel as a God inspired foreteller of the future (matt24:15; mark13:14)
Jonah- Jesus validates the book of Jonah in matt12:40, 41

4) The word in the bible came from God through chosen persons (inspired)
All scripture is given by the inspiration God 2tim3:16
By the inspiration of God, theoneustos in Greek literally means God breathed the author of the bible is God himself. He breathed the words through the words and pen of holy men (2pe1:21)

David affirmed his writing s came by the spirits inspiration
David wrote most of the psalms He said the spirit of God spoke by me… (2sam23:2, 1ch28:11, 12)
5) why should I study and obey the teachings of the bible?
For spiritual growth(jer15:16, eze3:1-3,1pet2:2, 1cor3:1,2, heb512-14)
To be kept from sin(psalm119:9,11,133)
To enjoy health and healing (ex15:26, ps107:20,119:50)
To be prospered (Joshua was the first man to have a bible and he was promised prosperity- jos1:
To be kept on gods path in intellectual freedom (psalm119:104,105,130)
6) How do I learn what the bible teaches?
You learn by the inspiration of the holy spirit
Precede your time of the study of God’s word with prayer
Ask the holy spirit to teach you and anoint your mind to understand (john14:26 1cor2:12-14,1john 2:27)
Pray for the veil to be removed from your heart and eye so that you can understand the old testament(2cor3:14-16)
Pray for the spirit to open your understanding(luke24:25,27,44,45)
Pray for the spirit of wisdom and revelation to be upon your heart and mind as you read the bible (eph1:17,18)

You learn by regular reading
Set aside at least 30mins every day to read the bible
Read one psalm daily and you would have covered the psalms twice a year
Read one chapter of proverb daily and you would read through it in a month (isn’t it obvious that God wants us to be wise every day hence he gave use this wisdom pill to swallow daily for 31days?)
Read three pages of the new testament daily and you will have covered the new testament thrice every year
As you read use a yellow transparent felt-tip marker pen to highlight verses that speaks to you and bless you

You learn by systematic study

Summary of what the bible contains
Law-principally occurs in the first five books of the bible
Historical books –these ranges from Joshua to Esther and in the New Testament from Matthew to acts history is the record of the leading events in the divine/ human drama of redemption. Redemption id the central theme of the bible.
Poetry primarily comprises of the books of job through songs of Solomon. This id the compendium of devotional and wisdom literature of the bible. it has teaching as well as inspirational value.
Prophecy this includes all the books from Isiah through Malachi in the Old Testament. The book of revelation in the New Testament and portions of the gospels such as the Olivet discourse, also contains prophetic declarations. These books teach us about gods future plan and purpose of mankind to rule and reign with Christ (rev20:4, 1cor6:2)
Principles to live by are contained principally in the new testament as well as in wisdom literature ie proverbs and Ecclesiastes in the old testament

A brief overview/outline of what is in the bible
Creation of the heavenlies gen 1
Rebellion of Satan and chaos results gen 1
Creation or restoration of the earth gen1,2
Rebellion of man and social chaos gen 3
Destruction by flood gen6-10
Restoration through Noah gen9-10
Rebellion at the tower of babel gen11:1-9
Division of the nations and languages gen11:8.9
Choosing of Abram, Isaac, Jacob & joseph gen 12-13
Joseph sold as slave into Egypt gen37-50
Israelites all slaves in Egypt ex1-6
God chooses Moses and Israel as a nation ex
Disobedient nation the prophets
Scattering of the nation jer; eze;dan
Redemption (a new era of grace)
Jesus Christ comes to earth as a man the prophets and Gospels
Mankind crucifies Jesus the gospel
Resurrection of Jesus from the dead the gospels
Pentecost, the choosing of the church acts
Church persecuted by the world and devil acts & revelation
Resurrection of the dead and judgment letters & revelation
Final separation of good and evil revelation
Heaven, new Jerusalem, new heavens & earth revelation
Hell and eternal torment revelation

READ YOUR BIBLE PRAY EVERYDAY IF YOU WANT TO GROW

true talk sir. you are not educated yet if u avnt read d bible.

praise the Lord

It is some book alright, and the Bible is inspired by God.


2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: