09/01/2025
Here is WHY I think The Bible is NOT the Good Book.
Some people and dictionaries call the Bible the Good Book. Is it?
That sounds neutral, politically correct and safe but I think it's a wrong and mistaken reference to a book that deserves more recognition.
The Bible is the inspired Word of God.
Unlike other books, it's Words are life. It satisfies the hunger and thirst of those who study, meditate and obey it.
Jesus said, "...People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4 NLT)
The Bible is the MOST sold book in history, the ONLY book with accurate prophecies (passed and yet to come), the ONLY book that tackles topics about the physical, spiritual, mental and social aspects of a person's life and the ONLY source, reference and final authority of Christian doctrine.
How can anyone call it just a Good Book??
It was written by different authors, in different generations, recording historical facts and yet wrote a consistent message of God's dealing with human beings since creation and their eternal destiny.
The Bible is the most translated book in the whole world.
The Bible is divine, ignore it at your peril. After you're long gone, it will continue to change lives and prepare those who treasure it for eternity.
Without the Bible, where would the world be today?
Without the Bible, what do you really know, a mere man or woman born yesterday and gone tomorrow?
Without believing what the Bible says about God and human beings, a person is blind, bound and bored for life.
Which other book can do the following?
"For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires." (Hebrews 4:12 NLT)
"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLT)
If you're a Christian, do you regard the Bible just as a Good Book? It's huge pity if you do.
Even the words The Great Book Of All Time don't fit it.
May God help you change your mind about the Bible. May you study, meditate and obey what God says in the Bible as if your life depends on it. Not only does your present life depend on what you do with the Bible but also your eternal life or death.
The Bible tells the sad history of Israelites. If they had listened to God's Words, their lives would have turned out different. We have a lot to learn from them. Listen to this;
"When Moses had finished reciting all these words to the people of Israel, he added: "Take to heart all the words of warning I have given you today. Pass them on as a command to your children so they will obey every word of these instructions. These instructions are not empty words — they are your life! By obeying them you will enjoy a long life in the land you will occupy when you cross the Jordan River.” (Deuteronomy 32:44-47 NLT)
The Bible is the Word of God.
The Words of the Bible are your life. Do you accept that?
Let's give the Bible the honour it deserves. Let's examine it's content keenly.
The Bible doesn't compare to any other books ever written.
What do you think about the Bible? Your feedback is welcome.
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