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. RitenbaughWe must challenge the Bible to verify its claims, and conversely, we must take up the challenge to put its instructions to the test in our lives.
Discounting the Bible
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible needs no authentication from scholars, historians, or archeologists. The Bible proves itself true every time a sinner turns from his wicked ways.
The Poetry of the Bible
CGG WeeklyThe Bible can be described as a literary marvel, a glorious work of art that matches—indeed surpasses—the brilliance of any secular work.
Are You Biblically Literate?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible may be the world's bestselling book that is never read. Fewer people are reading it and not as often. The problem, though, is not availability.
How Can We Trust the Bible?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughWith the culture's emphasis on authenticity, the Bible is dismissed in favor of personal experience. Many consider their spirituality to be more real than the Bible.
Studying the Bible
Sermon by John O. ReidBible study provides a personal means of attaining the mind of God, growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
The Proof of the Bible
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletWe live in an age of skepticism. Is the Bible superstition or authority? Did you ever stop to PROVE whether the Bible is the inspired Word of God?
New, Bible-Validating Discoveries
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe discovery of a clay bulla substantiates the account of II Chronicles 34:8, which avers that Josiah appointed Ma-aseiah to serve as Governor of Jerusalem.
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