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NASB | Matthew 7:23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:23 "And then I will declare to them publicly, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME [you are banished from My presence], YOU WHO ACT WICKEDLY [disregarding My commands].' [Ps 6:8] |
Bible Question:
In response to the answer to this question, I just wanted to ask what someone today asked me. How do you respond when someone says "but who says the Bible is the truth? What about the Koran etc.? Why sould I believe the Bible?" After all, you are quoting scriptures to this person. If they dont believe in the Bible, what then? I always tell them that if they want to know the truth, to seek God, he will reveal the truth to them, then they can read all the other books and see which one is true. |
Bible Answer: You probably won't recite these Scriptures to others but this may help you understand how powerful God's Word is. (It is good for you to tell others to read the Bible, especially to read John.) Romans 10:17 "So faith comes by hearing, (reading too) and hearing by the word of Christ." Galatians 3:2 "…did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?" You know many people who have read the Bible have come to belief because… -Hebrews 4:12 His Word is living, (because it is from a living God) -Hebrews 4:12 and active,(it is active because it performs its work in those who believe.1 Thess. 2:13) (Hebrews 4:12) and sharper than any two edged sword (because the sword is the Word of God and there is nothing stronger.) But you will also meet people who just point blank will not accept the Bible as inspired by God or true in any way, shape or form. They cannot be swayed but there are many who will take your great suggestion to read it for themselves. Here are some talking points that present validity to the Bible. Thought you might like to read them over. Authorship: 66 books written over 1400 years by about 40 men with NO contradiction of truth. One Predominant Theme: Man is justified by faith. The Bible is a progressive revelation of how God brings this about. It also moves us toward God and away from the abyss of believing nothing. (Quote from Wood Kroll, Back to the Bible) It's Preservation: 1 Peter 1:15 Matt. 24:35 His Word will abide forever! (Think about that, that is forever, even after this world is gone!) It has withstood burnings, bannings and persecutions. No other book has been printed in as many languages and dialects. THINK ABOUT THIS: What man produces, man can destroy. What God has produced, no man can put away, nor has he! Archeological Proof: Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient Hebrew manuscripts. Fullfilled Prophecy: Countless prophecies of the coming of Jesus have come true. Transformed Lives and Minds: I am living proof! The Bible changes all men, no matter what race, station in life, education or culture. Acts 10:34 Bible Testifies to Itself: 2 Tim. 3:16 "All Scripture is inspired by God…" 2 Pet. 1:20, 21 "But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation…" I will leave you with this— Isaiah 55:11 "So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me empty." |