The bible: the bible is a unique book of history about God’s interventions in the affairs of humanity. It provides a consistent, though an evolving portrayal of himself and his purposes in 66 separate books written by 40 different authors spanning a period of around 1600 years. It contains a variety of literary styles by authors from several different eras of history and cultural background including two major languages. For more see biblica
What the bible says about itself
(also referred to as the ‘word’ or ‘scripture’)
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For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 ESV
Knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were [inspired] by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1: 20-21 ESV
And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 ESV
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 ESV
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, . . . 2 Timothy 3:16 NIV
It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. John 6:63 ESV
By his own will he brought us into being through the word of truth, so that we should have first place among all his creatures. James 1:18 GNT
[Jesus prayed:] Sanctify [my followers] by the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17 NIV
(Simply receiving His truth in our heart, even if struggling to comprehend it in our mind, causes us to become reconciled to his purposes and reborn by His spirit into our destiny of being among the crowning glory of all His creation.)
Therefore, rid yourselves of everything impure and every expression of wickedness, and with a gentle spirit welcome the word planted in you that can save your souls. James 1:21 ISV
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