Psalm 1:1-3

Introduction to the Bible:

*The most popular/preeminent book

7 billion total, 44 million copies per year

*The most powerful/influential book

The Bible is preeminent in influence. Why? Because it has the power to change lives!

*The most precious book

(Matthew 4:4)

I. A manual for life — God has spoken

Christianity is a revealed faith. We cannot find out about God unless God reveals Himself. God has revealed Himself in a person, Jesus Christ. He is God’s ultimate revelation (Hebrews 1:1-2; II Timothy 3:16-17). If it is God’s Word, then it must be our supreme authority for what we believe and how we live. It’s a manual for life.

II. A love letter from God – God speaks

It is also a love letter from God to you. John 5:39-40 The Bible is only so wonderful and exciting because it is about Jesus. It helps us come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

*To those who are not Christians

First, He brings faith to those who are not yet Christians.
Romans 10:17.

*To those who are Christians

Become like Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18); Joy and peace in the midst of a storm (Psalm 23:5); Guidance (Psalm 119:105); Health/healing (Proverbs 4:20-22); Defense against spiritual attack (Matthew 4:1-11); Power (Hebrews 4:12); Cleansing (John 15:3)

III. How do we hear God speak through the bible?

1. Time, Place, Method

Ask God to speak

Read & study the Bible (What does it say and mean? How does it apply?)

Respond in prayer

Put it into practice

Matthew 7:24

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