The Bible

[Treasure]

For me, the Bible is too many things to sum up in just a few words, but more than anything, as I read through this thread, to me, the Bible is a promise.

[Evangelica]

I found this bookmark in a used bible that I purchased. It says it all for me. I wonder about who owned the bible before me every time I read it.

My Bible and I

We've travelled together

My Bible and I,

Through all kinds of weather

with smile or with a sigh!

In sorrow or in sunshine,

in temptest or calm!

Thy friendship unchanging

my lamp and my Psalm.

We've travelled together

my Bible and I,

when life had grown weary,

and death e'en was nigh!

But all through the darkness

of mist or of wrong,

I found there a solace,

a prayer and a song.

So now who shall part us?

My Bible and I?

Shall "isms" or "schisms"

or "new lights" who try?

Shall shadow for substance,

or stone for good bread,

supplant thy sound wisdom,

give folly instead?

Ah, no, my dear Bible,

exponent of light!

Thou sword of the Spirit,

put error to flight!

And still thru life's journay,

until my last sigh,

we'll travell together,

my Bible and I.

[ayin jade]

I dont have a poetic yet truthful answer as some that I have seen above. To me, the bible is the inerrant word of God, His message to us about our history (downfall of man) and His amazing loving plan to redeem us. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 sum it up to me. All Scripture is God-breathed, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfected, thoroughly furnished to every good work.

[traveller]

I dont have a poetic yet truthful answer as some that I have seen above. To me, the bible is the inerrant word of God, His message to us about our history (downfall of man) and His amazing loving plan to redeem us. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 sum it up to me. All Scripture is God-breathed, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfected, thoroughly furnished to every good work.

AMEN Jade!

[Ovedya]

Here's a song that we sing with our young people:

"The Bible is God's breath; the essence of His Person.(2 Tim. 3:16),

God's speaking out through man; borne by the Holy Spirit (2 Pet. 1:21).

The Bible is God's speaking in the prophets and the Son (Heb. 1:1-2);

The Bible is the Holy Spirit's revelation (John 16:13).

"The Bible testifies concerning the Lord Jesus (John 5:39);

The Bible makes man wise, wise unto salvation (2 Timothy 3:15);

The Bible causes man to be regenerated (1 Peter 1:23);

Our spiritual milk (1 Peter 2:2),

our bread of life (Matthew 4:4),

It makes us all complete (2 Timothy 3:17)."

[WayneB]

Here's a song that we sing with our young people:

"The Bible is God's breath; the essence of His Person.(2 Tim. 3:16),

God's speaking out through man; borne by the Holy Spirit (2 Pet. 1:21).

The Bible is God's speaking in the prophets and the Son (Heb. 1:1-2);

The Bible is the Holy Spirit's revelation (John 16:13).

"The Bible testifies concerning the Lord Jesus (John 5:39);

The Bible makes man wise, wise unto salvation (2 Timothy 3:15);

The Bible causes man to be regenerated (1 Peter 1:23);

Our spiritual milk (1 Peter 2:2),

our bread of life (Matthew 4:4),

It makes us all complete (2 Timothy 3:17)."

Great song.

In the beginning of the Church age, when the followers of Jesus had just witnessed Him ascend into a cloud, Peter addressed 120 or so believers and did so by first quoting Scripture to establish that Judas who betrayed Jesus would need to be replaced. (Psalm 109:8) Peter, who was yet to be filled with the Holy Spirit, knew that the best authority was God's Word and like Jesus Himself, Peter quoted it establishing the purpose and justification for replacing Judas. Peter, in doing so, established that Scripture was the authority that should ALWAYS be consulted before any action was to be taken. Paul later wrote a letter in which he referred to the Word of God as the sword of the Spirit, the ONLY offensive weapon to be used in the battle against the principalities of darkness...a fight for the one and only TRUTH.

Setting aside the Word of God is like a soldier setting down his weapon in the middle of a battle. Not a very good idea.

[traveller]

Here's a song that we sing with our young people:

"The Bible is God's breath; the essence of His Person.(2 Tim. 3:16),

God's speaking out through man; borne by the Holy Spirit (2 Pet. 1:21).

The Bible is God's speaking in the prophets and the Son (Heb. 1:1-2);

The Bible is the Holy Spirit's revelation (John 16:13).

"The Bible testifies concerning the Lord Jesus (John 5:39);

The Bible makes man wise, wise unto salvation (2 Timothy 3:15);

The Bible causes man to be regenerated (1 Peter 1:23);

Our spiritual milk (1 Peter 2:2),

our bread of life (Matthew 4:4),

It makes us all complete (2 Timothy 3:17)."

Great song.

In the beginning of the Church, when the followers of Jesus had just witnessed Him ascend into a cloud, Peteraddressed 120 or so believers and did so by first quoting Scripture to establish that Judas who betrayed Jesus would need to be replaced. (Psalm 109:8) Peter, who was yet to be filled with the Holy Spirit, knew that the best authority was God's Word and like Jesus Himself, Peter quoted it establishing the purpose and justification for replacing Judas. Peter, in doing so, established that Scripture was the authority that should ALWAYS be consulted before any action was to be taken. Paul later wrote a letter in which he referred to the Word of God as the sword of the Spirit, the ONLY offensive weapon to be used in the battle against the principalities of darkness...a fight for the one and only TRUTH.

Setting aside the Word of God is like a soldier setting down his weapon in the middle of a battle. Not a very good idea.

Excellent post, Wayne!!

[Grace1479]

It's my guide in life, It's the Words of my Father and everytime I read something in the Bible, I see something new

[RebekahDavid]

i think Casting Crowns summed it up better for me than my words could:

The Word is Alive

Looking out from His throne, the Father of light and of men

Chose to make Himself known and show us the way back to Him

Speaking wisdom and truth into the hearts of peasants and kings

He began to unveil the Word that would change the course of all things

With eyes wide open, all would see

The Word is alive

And it cuts like a sword through the darkness

With a message of life to the hopeless and afraid

Breathing life into all who believe

The Word is alive

And the world and its glories will fade

But His truth, it will not pass away

It remains yesterday and forever the same

The Word is alive

Simple strokes on a page

Eternity's secrets revealed, carried on from age to age

It speaks Truth to us even still

And as the rain falls from Heaven, feeds the earth before it returns

Lord, let Your Word fall on us and bring forth the fruit You deserve

With eyes wide open, let us see

The Word is alive

His Word is alive

thank You Lord

[traveller]

Thanks RD! That reminds me of a song by Aaron Jeffries.

HE IS

In Genesis, He's the breath of life

In Exodus, the Passover Lamb

In Leviticus, He's our High Priest

Numbers, The fire by night

Deuteronomy, He's Moses' voice

In Joshua, He is salvation's choice

Judges, law giver

In Ruth, the kinsmen-redeemer

First and second Samuel, our trusted prophet

In Kings and Chronicles, He's sovereign

Ezra, true and faithful scribe

Nehemiah, He's the rebuilder of broken walls and lives

In Esther, He's Mordecai's courage

In Job, the timeless redeemer

In Psalms, He is our morning song

In Proverbs, wisdom's cry

Ecclesiastes, the time and season

In the Song of Solomon, He is the lover's dream

He is, He is, He is

In Isaiah, He's the Prince of Peace

Jeremiah, the weeping prophet

In Lamentations, the cry for Israel

Ezekiel, He's the call from sin

In Daniel, the stranger in the fire

In Hosea, He is forever faithful

In Joel, He's the spirit's power

In Amos, the arms that carry us

In Obadiah, He's the Lord our Savior

In Jonah, He's the great missionary

In Micah, the promise of peace

In Nahum, He is our strength and our shield

In Habakkuk and Zephaniah, He's pleading for revival

In Haggai, He restores a lost heritage

In Zachariah, our fountain

In Malachi, He is the sun of righteousness rising with healing in His wings

He is, He is, He is

In Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, He is God, man, Messiah

In the Book of Acts, He is fire from heaven

In Romans, He's the grace of God

In Corinthians, the power of love

In Galatians, He is freedom from the curse of sin

Ephesians, our glorious treasure

Philippians, the servant's heart

In Colossians, He's the Godhead Trinity

Thessalonians, our coming King

In Timothy, Titus, Philemon, He's our mediator and our faithful pastor

In Hebrews, the everlasting covenant

In James, the one who heals the sick

In First and Second Peter, He is our shepherd

In John and in Jude, He's the lover coming for His bride

In the Revelation, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords

He is, He is, He is

The Prince of Peace

The Son of Man

The Lamb of God

The Great I Am

He's the Alpha and Omega

Our God and our Savior

He is Jesus Christ the Lord

And when time is no more

He is

He is