What the Bible is all about

[Littlelambseativy]

Hard to say it better!! Tullian is better in many ways than his grandfather.

[gray wolf]

Actually there are exceptions to the rule in the Bible about speaking of Jesus. While I believe most of the Bible describes the Redemption story, I don't think Proverbs or Ecclesoastes point to the Messiah IMHO

[Guest]

Actually there are exceptions to the rule in the Bible about speaking of Jesus.

 

While I believe most of the Bible describes the Redemption story,

 

I don't think Proverbs or Ecclesiastes point to the Messiah IMHO

 

 

Wisdom

 

The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

 

When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:

 

While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

 

When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; Proverbs 8:22-30

 

Is Divine

 

Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. Proverbs 8:31

 

And The Source Of Life

 

For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. Psalms 8:35-36

 

And Righteous And Moral

 

All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Proverbs 8:8-9

 

And Available To Whosoever Will Receive

 

Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.

 

O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

 

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

 

For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

 

All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.

 

They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Proverbs 8:4-9

 

Beloved,

 

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:2-3

 

Does He Sound

 

For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 22-24

 

Perhaps A Little Familiar

 

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 1 Corinthians 1:30

 

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Acknowledge 

 

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; Ecclesiastes 12:1

 

Jesus

 

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. John 5:24

 

And

 

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

 

Follow

 

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. John 15:12

 

Him

 

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. John 6:63

[Guest FleXD]

First promise was Jesus Christ (Genesis 3:15 KJV). Fall of man lead Doctrine of Original sin (Romans 5 KJV). Jesus Christ set propitiation for our sins who knew no sin so we might be made righteousness of God in him (Romans 3:25, 2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV). Righteousness of God revealed (Romans 1:17 KJV). Acess by faith to grace of God (Romans 5:1-2 KJV). Man turn fables having itching ears (2 Timothy 4:3-4 KJV). Famine in the land hearing Word of God (Amos 8:11 KJV).

[Willa]

So true. I read the Bible to perceive how God has revealed Himself. It is in how He has led, spoken to, and revealed Himself throughout Scripture. It is in how the Father revealed Himself in Jesus. It is in how he revealed Himself to all in the Old Testament. And throughout all He reveals His nature to me: how He deals with people, His patience, His love, His righteousness, goodness and holiness, and to what lengths He goes to in redeeming His creation. Even the Revelation is a revelation of the person of Jesus Christ, not just end times events. He is awesome beyond imagination and beyond words.

[enoob57]

So true. I read the Bible to perceive how God has revealed Himself. It is in how He has led, spoken to, and revealed Himself throughout Scripture. It is in how the Father revealed Himself in Jesus. It is in how he revealed Himself to all in the Old Testament. And throughout all He reveals His nature to me: how He deals with people, His patience, His love, His righteousness, goodness and holiness, and to what lengths He goes to in redeeming His creation. Even the Revelation is a revelation of the person of Jesus Christ, not just end times events. He is awesome beyond imagination and beyond words.

It is so true to know Him is to love Him... also what a horrific being satan is -to hate that which can only be loved! Love, Steven