Does anyone know what the fundamental purpose of the Bible is?

Question

If so please share.

Answer 1

A practical alternative to sheep counting

Answer 2

There is not single, fundamental purpose for the Bible. There couldn't be.

There may have been more or less similar goals among those who decided which books would make up the Bible, but even that doesn't really count becauase they accepted the already established Jewish holy writings as a block rather than one book at a time.

Nearly every book has a different, unknown author. Some, such as Genesis, come from at least four or five different sources and possibly more, with most of the sources derived from an earliy oral tradition. (Fun game: pick out which parts of the Noah's ark story are from the Elohist source and which are from the Yahwist source.)

Some books were political commentary (Daniel and Revelation, which were anti-Greek and anti-Roman polemics, respectively). Some books were rants against foreigners (most of the prophets). Some books were satire (Job, Jonah, and Ruth). Some were just stories to explain certain feasts without resorting to the likely astrological origins (Esther). Others were written to keep the peasants in line.

Even a set of books inspired by similar sources can have wildly differing purposes. The Synoptic Gospels were written for different audiences, which explains why there is a heavy strain of Jewish tradition in Matthew and little to none in Luke. John was written much later for a most established group of Christians, which is why it is so much more theological.

The Pauline epistles are probably the most unified set of books in the Bible, but since they are personal writings that they author did not know would be considered holy by a later council, they are clearly for different purposes.



Any overriding master purpose behind the Bible is made up and does not square with the facts of history. One should enjoy the window into different minds and different traditions when reading through the Bible. That makes it more interesting than most ancient holy books.

Answer 3

John 20:31
But these are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God,Or that the Messiah, the Son of God, is Jesus and by believing you may have life in His name.

2 Timothy 3:14-17
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing those from whom you learned, and that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Answer 4

Mr hand,
I can not add to what is already in the answers. I might suggest that you add all three of these answers together Primoa, HisGlory, and YourDreamGirl. They seem to have everything that I would give as an answer to your question. The Old Testament leads us up to our Messiah and the New Testament gives everything that we need to worship our FATHER as a Christian. Have a wonderful day and a glorious week.
Thanks,
EDs


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Answer 5

2 Timothy 3:16-17,"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."

Answer 6

2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Answer 7

It seems it could have multi-purposes:

1. A teller of the story to those who've never heard it...

2. A guide for how to move forward to those who believe it after reading it...

Answer 8

Without it we wouldnt know the message of salvation. It is God's word which helps us to live, draw strength from HIM. We are able to share it with others and they can to draw strength from it and know how we are to live, interact with others. SOme call it our road map in life.

Answer 9

"All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work."

Answer 10

To tell us all we need to know about our Creator and our Savior, Jesus Christ