The written Word of God, the Holy Bible, constitutes the revelation of God to man, and is profitable for man's complete spiritual knowledge, understanding and growth to salvation. Holy men of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit through various means, recorded the truth revealed to them. Transmitted to us fundamentally free of error, God's Word is true and pure. The whole canon of Scripture, completed with the book of Revelation, includes the sixty-six books of the combined Old and New Testaments. Its basic purpose is to reveal God, His purpose and the process of salvation to man. The Bible, however, is not philosophy to be freely interpreted, but by gathering all pertinent scriptures, using sound reason and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, one can understand God's intent and meaning.
Scripture References:
II Timothy 3:15-17; II Peter 1:21; Hebrews 1:1-2; John 17:17; Proverbs 30:5; Matthew 5:18; John 10:35; Isaiah 8:16; Luke 24:44-45; Revelation 22:18-19; II Peter 1:20; Isaiah 28:9-11; I Thessalonians 5:21; Psalm 119:33-40, 97-99, 172
From the Library: The Bible
The Bible's Claims About Itself
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughChristianity fundamentally begins and ends with the Bible. All true knowledge about God is contained within its pages, serving as the sole permanent record of God's revelation to mankind. Within it, we find comprehensive instruction on doctrine, law, and morality, revealing standards for human harmony. It illustrates the depths …
The Poetry of the Bible
CGG WeeklyThe Bible stands as a literary marvel, a glorious work of art surpassing the brilliance of any secular creation. Its artistry serves a purpose beyond mere aesthetics, aiming to impact the reader profoundly. God inspired the writers of His Word to compose each verse with thoughtful consideration, ensuring the language matches the …
How Can We Trust the Bible?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughIn a generation obsessed with authenticity, the Bible often faces scrutiny for not being authentic in the eyes of some. They argue that believing in the Bible, which relies on others' experiences with Deity, lacks the personal encounter necessary for true authenticity. To them, each individual must experience God uniquely, …
Are You Biblically Literate?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible remains the world's bestselling book, yet it is often left unread. Despite ninety percent of American homes containing at least one Bible, and many having three or more, the dust settles on its cover far longer than it once did. Availability is not the issue, as free versions of Scripture are easily accessible online …
Is God's Inspiration of the Bible Imperfect?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Bible faces relentless attacks in a culture that celebrates evil while condemning good, with critics from all levels of education claiming it contains discrepancies, contradictions, and logical inconsistencies that render it imperfect or merely mythological. Such assertions, including differing genealogies of Jesus or …
Biblical Canonicity
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughA trip to the local Christian bookstore or a visit to an online seller to buy a new Bible often turns into a dizzying experience. Dozens of different translations confront the shopper. From the venerable King James Version and its successor, the New King James Version, to the near-literal New American Standard Bible, the …
Studying the Bible
Sermon by John O. ReidThe Bible is the greatest treasure ever written because God wrote it for man's instruction in how to live and for His church, that they may become His Family. It is inspired, profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction (II Timothy 3:16-17), and it alone answers humanity's basic questions about origin, purpose, …
The Proof of the Bible
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletThe Holy Bible presents itself not as a matter of superstition to be accepted on blind faith, nor as a book to be dismissed through skepticism, but as a document whose divine authority can be objectively proven. Most people today, whether skeptics or believers, have never actually tested whether the Bible is truly the inspired …
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