2007-09-10 15:42:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am reading it, by the way, I was just wondering what other people think.
2007-09-10 15:57:34 · update #1
The word Bible comes from the Latin and Greek words meaning “book,” a fitting name, since the Bible is the Book for all people, for all time. It’s a book like no other, in a class by itself.
Sixty-six different books comprise the Bible. They include books of law, such as Leviticus and Deuteronomy; historical books, such as Ezra and Acts; books of poetry, such as Psalms and Ecclesiastes; books of prophecy, such as Isaiah and Revelation; biographies, such as Matthew and John; and epistles (formal letters) such as Titus and Hebrews.
About 40 different human authors contributed to the Bible, written over a period of about 1,500 years. The authors were kings, fishermen, priests, government officials, farmers, shepherds, and doctors. From all this diversity comes an incredible unity, with common themes woven throughout.
The Bible’s unity is due to the fact that, ultimately, it has one Author: God Himself. The Bible is “God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16). The human authors wrote exactly what God wanted them to write, and the result was the perfect and holy Word of God (Psalm 12:6; 2 Peter 1:21).
The Bible is divided into two main parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. In short, the Old Testament is the story of a Nation, and the New Testament is the story of a Man. The Nation was God’s way of bringing the Man into the world.
The Old Testament describes the founding and preservation of the nation of Israel. God promised to use Israel to bless the whole world (Genesis 12:2-3). Once Israel was established as a nation, God raised up a family within that nation through whom the blessing would come: the family of David (Psalm 89:3-4). Then, from the family of David was promised one Man who would bring the promised blessing (Isaiah 11:1-10).
The New Testament details the coming of that promised Man. His name was Jesus, and He fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament as He lived a perfect life, died to become the Savior, and rose from the dead.
2007-09-10 16:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is the Holy book of Christians. Jews the Torah Muslim the Qur'an.
The bible contains information of The first man Adam and the first woman Eve. Stories about the Israelites and their encounters with their neighbors.
Their Kings and their rule and their belief in One God.
The bible is divided into 2 sections - The old testament and the New Testament. The old testament is pre Jesus and the New Testament tells of Jesus and his followers.
The bible is based on the Torah's writings. Get a copy for yourself.
2007-09-10 23:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by enigma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is what gives you guidness in your life, and spritual walk with God. It is inspired by God.. and It is a book that you can read over and over again and never get bored of... People have put tons of music to it... and it is the most used book in the whole world.... It is the great book that will never get out of date.... It is God's Holy word
2007-09-10 22:52:18 · answer #3 · answered by Kirsten"1 of God's" 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is basically the story of redemption history.
The Old Testament foreshadows the coming of Christ and follows God's "Chosen People" the Jewish nation as they await the savior.
The New Testament recounts the life, death and ressurection of Christ, and also includes numerous teaching epistles or letters from His followers - the Apostles and Disiples.
2007-09-10 22:50:24 · answer #4 · answered by Knight of Malta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It contains God's thoughts and plans concerning mankind. It contains accounts of how God has dealt with certain people in certain situations. It also tells how to become a child of God, have eternal life, and to live a life that pleases God.
2007-09-10 22:55:02 · answer #5 · answered by Nikolas M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One important thing it contains is this:
"For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son."
(John 3)
2007-09-10 22:48:09 · answer #6 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is the sword of truth, you will learn about Jesus Christ who died on the cross for your sins and everone elses sins. He did this so that you can spend eternity in Heaven with Him. If you ever want to talk more about Him please feel free to contact me! God bless you!
2007-09-10 22:54:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a book thats really old that people wrote. some people today still live by it/ It's about telling you what to do to control you
it's really boring
2007-09-10 22:48:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sample:
Romans 10
1Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. 2For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. 3Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. 4Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.
5Moses describes in this way the righteousness that is by the law: "The man who does these things will live by them."[a] 6But the righteousness that is by faith says: "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'[b]" (that is, to bring Christ down) 7"or 'Who will descend into the deep?'[c]" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8But what does it say? "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,"[d] that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: 9That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. 11As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame."[e] 12For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."[f]
14How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"[g]
16But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our message?"[h] 17Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. 18But I ask: Did they not hear? Of course they did:
"Their voice has gone out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world."[i] 19Again I ask: Did Israel not understand? First, Moses says,
"I will make you envious by those who are not a nation;
I will make you angry by a nation that has no understanding."[j] 20And Isaiah boldly says,
"I was found by those who did not seek me;
I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me."[k] 21But concerning Israel he says,
"All day long I have held out my hands
to a disobedient and obstinate people."[
www.biblegateway.com Have fun!!!
2007-09-10 22:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by sisterzeal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not read it for yourself and find out?
2007-09-10 22:53:59 · answer #10 · answered by Steve Amato 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋