thought of the original manuscripts are divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit" (Confession of
Faith). A careful and honest examination of the inspiration and authority of the Holy
Scriptures is elementary and basic for Bible-believing faith.
reliable communication of truth from God's heart to their hearts. When they penned their
original manuscripts, they did so with the assurance that what they wrote was the literal
and Undeniable Word of God.
The Bible does more than contain the Word of God. It IS the Word of God. "All Scripture is
given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect throughly furnished unto
all good works"
(2 Timothy 3:16,17)
Its 66 books were written by over 40 authors in different lands and over a period of
more than 1,600 years. Many authors never saw the writings of others and yet
there is no contradiction among them.
2. The claim of the Bible itself:
Over 3,800 times, the writers claim God spoke what they wrote.
3. Its perfection:
It is scientifically and historically correct in all of its statements.
4. Its adaptability:
It is always up to date on any subject. It ministers to the lives of all people of all ages
and in all lands.
Over 3,000 verses have been fulfilled even though they were predicted hundreds and
even thousands of years before their completion.
2. Transformed lives:
Millions throughout the world have experienced a transformation in their lives as
they accepted the gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
3. Its miraculous preservation:
Many through the ages have attempted in vain to destroy the Bible. It is still
triumphant and indestructible. "The word of the Lord endureth forever"
(1 Peter 1.25)
4. Its inexhaustible proofs:
It would take many books to deal with the many thousands of facts which confirm the
Bible to be the Word of God. It will confirm itself to the one who uses it wisely.
prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old
time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost"
(2 Peter 1:20, 21)
Is Written Therein?
New Testaments in their original manuscripts were wholly given by God and therefore free
from error in all of teaching, regardless of the subject
reveals the way of salvation through Christ and is the true standard for faith and conduct. It
contains the only hope for eternal life. It reveals the ultimate hope of the believer and the
final doom of the unbeliever.
illumination to the earnest seeker. No one needs to walk in darkness or ignorance. "Ask,
and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
For everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh
it shall be opened" (Matthew 7:7,8).
2:2). Read the Bible to be wise, believe it to be safe, and obey it to be holy. It is given to
you so you might know the will of God for your life. The Bible is the only sure standard by
which you can measure religious teachings and traditions. God's Word will teach you that
the only means for the salvation of your soul is through the faith in Jesus Christ as your
personal Saviour and Lord. You will be judged by the Bible in eternity. The Bible will
endure forever.
Jesus Christ. "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will
liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock..." (Matthew 7:24). "Jesus
answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my father will
love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him" (John 14:23)
the Primitive Methodist Church in your area. From the earl 1800's, the Primitive Methodist
Church has been true and faithful to the proclamation of the Word of God.
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