Is the Bible still relevant for today?
What is the Bible? The Bible is a compilation of 66 books authored by 40 people under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It is a record of God’s written revelation of Himself to mankind.
The books of the Bible are divided into two main parts. The first (39 books) are termed the ‘Old Testament’ and the second (27 books) are termed the ‘New Testament.’
Putting aside the account of creation and parts of Revelation, the writings span over 6,000 years. The various books can be divided into history, poetry & wisdom, prophetic, gospel (Jesus Christ) and letters to the church categories.
After the account of creation, the historical books commence at the account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and move on to Noah and the Flood, and special people such as Abram, Isaac and Jacob. The account of the nation of Israel then makes up a large portion of the historical and prophetic books of the Bible. From there the books referred to as the ‘gospels’ are an account of the life, ministry, death and resurrection of a person known as Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is believed to be the Son of God, the Messiah, King of kings and Lord of lords. (Matthew 16:15-16, Luke 1:30-33)
The letters following the gospels are to the churches and are written by people who were followers of Jesus Christ named; Peter, Paul, James, John and Jude. These letters were written to people in various locations who believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. The contents of these letters are instructional, encouraging and contain warnings to God’s people.
Today, people who truly follow the teaching of Jesus Christ, will follow God’s Word and be baptised by full immersion in water. This represents their good conscience towards God, to want to bury their old natural lives and live a life in accordance with the Word of God. God will confirm His acceptance of these people by giving them His Holy Spirit. These people know they have been given God’s Holy Spirt because they have an outward, audible sign of speaking in tongues. This is a prayer language and an outwatrd sign of the inward experience. (Acts 2:1-4, 37-39, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 19:1-7, 1 Corinthians 14:14, 21-22)
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