Bible Question:
how many books in bible? what is the bible? how can such an ancient book as the bible be called a contemporary book? |
Bible Answer: mah, how many books in bible? There are sixty-six books in the English Bible. what is the bible? Quoting from the Baptist Faith and Message "The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation." In other words, the Bible is the book in which God our Creator reveals to us, His creations who He is, and what He expects from us. This book reveals how man, who was created perfect, fell into sin. It reveals God's provision to save man from the consequences of His sin--eternity in hell--by sending His Son to die for all their sin. It reveals the sinless life of Jesus, His death for us, His resurrection, and His second coming. It reveals the only way for man to receive salvation. how can such an ancient book as the bible be called a contemporary book? The Bible is the only book that faithfully reveals man's origins. If you don't know where you caome from, you can't know where you are going or how you should live. The Bible is the only book that reveals the true path of salvation. The Bible is the only book that truthfully reveals the future. A book that reveals tomorrow's news is more than current, wouldn't you say? There are a few verses in the Bible that provide insight into this question. The book of Ecclesiastes says that there is nothing new under the sun. This is true. 1 Corinthians 10:13 tells us that every temptation we face has been faced by many people before us. This is also true. In other words, as long as human nature stays the same, the Bible will stay relevant. The issues it addresses are issues that are important to every human who has ever or will ever live. A book that teaches its readers how to live will never be irrelevant. God bless, In Christ (2. Cor. 5:17), koinekid |