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“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLT

 

Have you ever wondered why the Bible remains the world’s best-selling book?

It is simply because the Bible is nothing short of a wonder. Its formation, unification, content, age, sale, interest, language, and preservation are wonders.

Though a collection of 66 books written by about 40 different human authors over 1600 years in different places, there are no contradictions in the Bible. It has just one primary theme, Jesus Christ, for they are all written by the Holy Spirit’s inspiration.

The Bible amply testifies to its divine source and inspiration.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 – NLT

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

2 Peter 1:20-21 – NKJV

 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation,

 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

Although the Bible has been the most hated of all books, it is the most widely read book by all classes, nations, peoples, and ages of humankind.

Many kings, rulers, and governments have sought to burn and abolish it, but the Bible has outlived them all. Why? Because God’s Word endures forever (Isa. 40:8, 1 Pet. 1:25).

Consider some fundamental truths about this unique book of wonders, the Bible.

First, the Bible is written by the inspiration of God.

The Bible does not only contain the words of God. It also includes the words of men and even the words of Satan; nevertheless, all Scripture is God-breathed, given by divine inspiration, and thus infallible or inerrant (2 Tim. 3:16, Psalm . 19:7-9).

Second, the Bible is a Supernatural and Dynamic Revelation from God.

The Bible is the sourcebook of our knowledge of God. It is the textbook of divine truths. The Bible pages authoritatively reveal God’s nature, character, will, plans, and purposes in written form.

The Bible is God’s revealed thoughts, views, or perspectives on every subject, issue, or matter. Therefore, the Bible is the standard, index, or plumb line for judging or determining the truth about every subject, issue, or matter in life (John 5:39, 45-47, 17:17).

Third, the Real Author of the Bible is the Holy Spirit.

Though written by 36-40 authors over 1600 years in different parts of the world, the Holy Spirit is the real author of the Bible.

The Holy Spirit overshadowed the human authors of the Bible; they wrote at His command. He guarded each thought, phrase, and word to preserve accuracy (2 Tim. 3:16, 2 Pet. 1:20-21).

Fourth, the Cardinal Theme of the Bible is Jesus Christ.

The Old Testament is the preparation and prophecy about Christ’s coming. The four Gospels are His manifestation to the world. In the Epistles, His Gospel is expounded. In Revelation, God’s plans and purposes in and through Christ are consummated (John 1:1-18, Rev. 1:1-3).

Jesus Christ is the primary key to understanding the Bible. All the Scriptures testify of Jesus, bear witness to Jesus, and point to Jesus Christ (Luke 24:25-27, John 1:1-18, 45, 5:39, 46).

Fifth, the Bible is the Supreme Book and Final Authority on all Matters.

The Bible excels over all other books ever written. It provides divine and correct answers to all the questions of life and death. It is the oldest Book; its influence upon nations and men is beyond computation. The Bible is God’s standard of judgment on the last day (John 12:48).

Sixth, the Bible is the Third Greatest Gift of God to Mankind.

Next to the gift of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, the Bible is God’s third greatest gift to humankind (Exo. 24:12, John 20:30-31, Psalm . 68:11).

The brilliant German scholar and philosopher Immanuel Kant said, “The existence of the Bible, as a book for the people, is the greatest benefit the human race has ever experienced. Every attempt to belittle it is a crime against humanity.”

Seventh, the Bible is a Library of 66 books with Scientific Accuracy.

The Bible is a collection of 66 books, divided into two main sections: The Old Testament contains 39 books, and the New Testament contains 27 books.

Written in a non-scientific age and human writers were not scientists, the Bible has scientific accuracy (Job. 26:7).

The Bible had stated this long before the earth was discovered or proven to be spherical.

Isaiah 40:21-22 – NKJV

 21 Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?

 22 It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers, Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, And spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.

Though primarily written by uneducated men, the Bible is considered a literary masterpiece.

The 40th U.S. President Ronald Reagan said, “Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.”

John Locke, the noted English philosopher, also writes, “The Bible is one of the greatest blessings bestowed by God on the children of men. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture. It is all pure, sincere; nothing too much; nothing wanting.”

What do you say about the Bible?


Prayer:

I receive and celebrate the Bible as a beautiful gift to me, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Our mandate is to preserve the faith of the Apostolic Generation.

Eniyekpemi Fidelis Oyinpreyebi.

AWH, Blogs.

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