THE DIVINE INSPIRATION OF THE BIBLE
We refer to the Bible as "God's word", which indeed it is because it was inspired, or "in breathed" by the Creator Himself! In (2 Tim 3:16-17) we read "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 complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work". It's no wonder that Satan has attempted to destroy the Bible throughout history, by various means! Our Bible does not merely "contain" the word of God, but it "is" the very word of God, in its sum as well as in its parts. This scripture as well as others attest to the fact that God chose certain human authors to actually write the various books that make up our Bible, but He gave them the words to use. This process is referred to as the "plenary verbal inspiration" of the scriptures, meaning every word is inspired by the Holy Spirit of God. For this reason, we who name the name of Christ can place our faith in every word the Bible contains in the way of instructions toward living a life pleasing to our Creator. I often refer to the Bible as "The Creators Manual", comparable to the manual we receive with a new automobile or major appliance. The purpose of these manuals supplied by the manufacturer is to give you, the new owner, instructions as to the proper care of their product in order to obtain "optimum performance" from your new possession. Who should know better than the manufacturer how to care for their product? In like manner God has provided very specific instructions on how we are to live our lives, and relate to Him, as well as others. Other scriptures that directly relate to this subject are (1 Cor 2:9-13), and (2 Peter 1:20-21). Because of the prevailing influence of "secular humanism", and "situational ethics" on our present 21st century society, it's absolutely necessary that we have a source of defining some "absolutes" in order to set some boundaries for our life. The common philosophy of "if it feels good do it" will never keep you as a follower of Jesus in our day! The only sources of "absolutes" we can live by are found in God's word. Jesus stated clearly in (John 14:6) "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me". Jesus is "absolute truth", we need look no further through any modern philosophies that might present themselves as being able to guide you to some other source of "higher learning". Jesus is fully presented as our only Savior, Redeemer, and soon returning King, in the pages of our Bible, which is the unique and only inspired "word of God". So let us "read" and "heed" what God has given us in His Word!
Sincerely submitted.
Dave Jamer 8/10/11
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