God has not left us to guess who He is. Through the Holy Spirit He moved men and women over many centuries to write down His messages. They wrote in their own words and in their own languages, but the message is His (2 Peter 1:20-21). That is why we call the Bible the Word of God.
The Bible is the standard by which every teaching, every dream and every experience is tested (Isaiah 8:20). It tells the story of creation, of how sin entered the world and of God’s plan to save us through Jesus Christ. Jesus Himself said the Scriptures “testify of me” (John 5:39).
The Bible is not only a book of facts. It is living and powerful (Hebrews 4:12). When we read it with an open heart and ask God for understanding, it changes the way we think and the way we live. It is a lamp for each step and a light for the road ahead (Psalm 119:105).
Key Bible verses
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17All scripture is given by inspiration of God.
- 2 Peter 1:20-21Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
- Psalm 119:105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
- John 17:17Thy word is truth.
- Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony.
- Hebrews 4:12The word of God is quick and powerful.
- John 5:39The Scriptures testify of Jesus.
Tap a reference to read it in the Bible.
Think about it
- Which Bible verse has helped you most in a hard time, and why?
- Why do you think God chose to speak through human writers, with their own styles?
- Isaiah 8:20 says to test every teaching by God’s Word. How can you do that with what you hear on social media?
- What time each day can you set apart to read the Bible?
