Fundamentals with Bibi: The Gift of God - The Holy Scriptures (Part 1)

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"Search the Scriptures, the true Scriptures, the Scriptures of the Holy Ghost: ye know that there is nothing unrighteous, nothing counterfeit written in them..." - Clement of Rome

It's a good bet we've all probably received (and given) gifts at one time or another. Almost unanimously, we can agree on the feelings of happiness and joy that are generated by such warm gestures of friendship and love.

But of all the gifts that have ever been exchanged, there is but one that stands out among the rest. And that gift, which we know as the "gift of God," is the Holy Scriptures; better known to us as the Bible.

Christians regard the Bible as being written by men who were inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, with all things considered, we can say that the book is regarded as the true Word of God.

Within the Book (Bible) are sixty-six books; thirty-nine in the Old Testament and twenty-seven in the New Testament. It took about seventeen hundred years to set down, drawing on possibly forty men to complete it.

Let's pause here for a moment to see what the Bible itself has to say regarding the information given thus far. One important fact about the Bible is it always interprets itself (Matthew 28:18)!

As far as it being a "gift from God," this is verified in 2 Timothy 3:16. It is also significant to stress that these are not your typical writings. They are the inspired, inerrant, infallible, invincible words of God Himself (2 Timothy 3:16-4:4).

The Bible was a collaboration between both God and man. But, the human writers wrote down what God wanted written. Naturally. each writer had their own individual style, but God was the motivating source (1 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20–21).

In order to make our Christian walk more meaningful, it is important to understand basic points like these. We shall continue our discussion on God's Gift the next time we meet. Until then, may God richly bless you!

Scripture: Matthew 4:4; Romans 10:17; Romans 15:4; Colossians 3:16; John 17:17

Prayer: Lord, refresh my heart and soul everyday with Your Word; and may Your love always support and guide me through the peaks and valleys of life. Amen

The grace of Jesus Christ be with you,

Bibi