What is the Bible?
“Bible” comes from a word that just means “books.”Written by forty different writers over 1500 years (about 1400 BC – first century AD).II Timothy 3:16-17II Peter 1:20-21 – God inspired the words of the Bible.What’s the deal with translations?
Mark 5:38 – NASB vs. The MessageRecommended translations: New American Standard 1995 (NASB-95), English Standard Version (ESV), New King James Version (NKJV), King James Version (KJV)Compare translations when you study!How do I find my way around?
Acts 17:11Book, chapter, and verse layoutWhat is the Bible about?
The Bible is the story of God’s love for us. Specifically, it’s the story of Him saving us from our sins through His Son, Jesus Christ.Genesis 1:1 - CreationGenesis 12:1-3, 7 – God’s promises to AbrahamMatthew 1:1, 21-23Matthew 20:17-19 – Jesus prophesied His own death and resurrectionMatthew 22:25-40Matthew 27:22-26, 51-54 – Jesus’ crucifixionHebrews 10:4; 9:22Acts 2:22-24, 32-39Important teaching in the Bible:The Old Covenant God had with Moses and the Israelites is no longer in effect since it was nailed to the cross (Colossians 2:14).Jesus is the head of one body (one church) (Ephesians 4:4; 1:22-23)He is the Savior of that one body (Ephesians 5:23)We must obey God in all aspects of our lives (II Corinthians 5:10)We don’t decide how to serve God. Rather, He tells us what to do, and we do it (Romans 10:2-3).At any moment, God is going to end the world in the twinkling of an eye (I Corinthians 15:52).At that time, each one of s will give an account of himself to God (Romans 14:12).Heaven awaits the obedient and Hell awaits the disobedient (Matthew 25:46).Matthew 7:21What should I do now?
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