The Bible IS The Word Of God

THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD

Since creation, men have questioned the existence of God and whether the Bible is His written word. Even Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s authority! Then Adam’s son Cain and his descendant rejected the word of God! To reject the Bible as the word of God is not new! 

The Bible offers the only credible explanation of the true purpose of human existence; namely that through careful design by a creator, mankind was placed on the earth for the purpose of the makers choosing. We understand that not everyone can accept or believe this. We offer the following discourse to suggest that we are not here by random chance, but by special creation on the basis outlined in the Bible which we view as the recorded word of God. 

As the origin of all life, God does not need our endorsement or alternate confirmation of what He says! What we think about the Bible or how we interpret it does not change God’s intent! It naturally follows that He then is the mastermind of all created things… and as such, we are obligated to pay attention.  

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The Central Theme Of The Bible

A Brief Overview Of God’s Word

THE CENTRAL THEME OF THE BIBLE

Suggested Background Reading: Genesis 3, Genesis 12,13; 2 Samuel 7 and Luke 1

What is the Bible message? What is it trying to tell us? To understand what this book is about, we need to understand the underlying theme. A theme is the core message that is often repeated to make the point! There are key principles that repeat often and provide the outline of the intended purpose of God. It is evident that God established his intent right from the beginning, in Genesis. His message is constant and continues through to the final book of Revelation. His theme permeates the Bible like a thread that is woven through every chapter and book to provide God’s complete plan of salvation. Let’s have a look.

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The Time Factor In The Plan Of God

THE TIME FACTOR IN THE BIBLE

Let’s not think that events of history are random! The Bible gives clear indication of design and structure in nature and history which is evidence of a Creator. Time is relevant only because it is a measure instituted by God on day four of creation. The sun, moon and stars created that day, were for signs and seasons, days and years. Time was established to determine the progression of God’s divine plan. The unfolding of history is according to the plainly laid out timetable of God.

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The Whole Gospel

IS ESSENTIAL BEFORE BAPTISM!

Baptism Into Christ

Introductory Bible Reading: Acts 2:37-47; Psalm 51; Psalm 103 & Psalm 119:1-16; Acts 10:34-43

THE NEED FOR BAPTISM:

– This is a commandment of John and of Christ: Mark 1:4; Matthew 3:8,15
– It is essential for salvation: Mark 16:16, Acts 8:38
– It is the means which provides a covering for sin: Galatians 3:27
– Brings us into covenant relationship with God. Ephesians 2:12
– Symbolic of the burial of the old man: Romans 6:3-5
– Provides forgiveness of sins: Colossians 2:12-14
– Represents rebirth into a new life: John 3: 5,6

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