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The Purpose of the Bible

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I believe the purpose of the Bible is to influence us to have a personal relationship with our Father in heaven.

What do you think?
 
elijah23 said:
I believe the purpose of the Bible is to influence us to have a personal relationship with our Father in heaven.

What do you think?
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Yes, basically to show us the way to salvation through Jesus Christ, and thereby re-establish man's relationship to God.
 
Did you know that we will be judged by some of those words in Scripture on the last day? God authorized the writing of Scripture at Mount Sinai after the largest theophany in the history of mankind, and while still at Sinai God promised a prophet to come who would speak God's words to His people. When Jesus, the prophet, came he said that he personally would not judge us but rather the words which he spoke in the Father's name (the words in the Gospels) would stand as our judges on the last day, and that we also will be judged by the words of Moses (read the Gospel of John). Here we have an ultimate unification and dovetailing significance of the enduring words of both the Old and New Testaments. They are not just words by which we may live by, they are also words by which we will be judged, whether for good or bad.

God Bless,

~Josh
 
Romans 15:4 "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope."

2 Tim 3
"15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

It seems to me the purpose is to encourage and to equip us as followers of Christ.
 
Hey why not... :twocents

The Bible is God's revelation of Himself and His plans to reconcile His creation (us) to Him. :yes

The hows and whys are in the details. ;)
 
Vic C. said:
Hey why not... :twocents

The Bible is God's revelation of Himself and His plans to reconcile His creation (us) to Him. :yes

The hows and whys are in the details. ;)
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Add to that my 2 cents and your cookin'!

Yes, The written word is God's revelation of Himself to man, and it includes His wonderful plan to reconcile us back to Him! What love.
 
Vic C. said:
Hey why not... :twocents

The Bible is God's revelation of Himself and His plans to reconcile His creation (us) to Him. :yes

The hows and whys are in the details. ;)
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A loving God creates us and wants us to be his friends. Right?
 
cyberjosh said:
Did you know that we will be judged by some of those words in Scripture on the last day? God authorized the writing of Scripture at Mount Sinai after the largest theophany in the history of mankind, and while still at Sinai God promised a prophet to come who would speak God's words to His people. When Jesus, the prophet, came he said that he personally would not judge us but rather the words which he spoke in the Father's name (the words in the Gospels) would stand as our judges on the last day, and that we also will be judged by the words of Moses (read the Gospel of John). Here we have an ultimate unification and dovetailing significance of the enduring words of both the Old and New Testaments. They are not just words by which we may live by, they are also words by which we will be judged, whether for good or bad.

God Bless,

~Josh
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Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Luke 21:33 RSV
 
elijah23 said:
What do you think we are being equipped to do?
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Defend and proclaim the Gospel in all the earth. I agree with the other things said. I was just quoting a few scriptures.
 
elijah23 said:
A loving God creates us and wants us to be his friends. Right?
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I don't think 'friends' is the right word. He is God and we are his creation. I don't know of friends that worship friends.
 
Free said:
I don't think 'friends' is the right word. He is God and we are his creation. I don't know of friends that worship friends.
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I think we are his friends, since I believe Jesus and the Father are one:

[14] You are my friends if you do what I command you.
[15] No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. John 15 14-15 RSV
 
elijah23 said:
I think we are his friends, since I believe Jesus and the Father are one:

[14] You are my friends if you do what I command you.
[15] No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. John 15 14-15 RSV
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Abraham was a "friend" of God. In Young's it goes even farther, as the word is "lover". I think it goes to the deep love between the believer and his Lord. Everything with God is greater including peace (not as the world knows peace), joy (more than great happiness) and LOVE (greater than any we can know). God desires fellowship with man, and one can't fellowship with his enemy, only his friend. Friend or enemy....one or the other.
 
Free said:
I don't think 'friends' is the right word. He is God and we are his creation. I don't know of friends that worship friends.
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Have you never read James 2:23?

And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called the friend of God.

We, as Christians, are considered friends of God. What a blessing and an honour!
 
I see the Word of God Eternal, which also was REQUIRED to put Them 'freely' of trial in the universe, limited to earth. As all know, 1/3 of the angels were expelled from heaven in rebellion. And will be executed in time. Sure, They say that They are (The Godhead) correct, yet They needed proof of what that rebellion of sin against their Eternal Covenant Government would FINISH with. And then 'JUSTIFIED' EXECUTION! Nah. 1:9

Just wondering: Before you became a Christian, had you ever thought about Lucifer holding the highest position in heaven? And before he fell, about the great love that must have been shown him from other angels? And his creators!

Do you suppose that of the 1/3 of the angels that followed his lead in rebellion, that there might be some who came very close, yet did not guite do so? Or some even that did repent & use the same Heb. 11 Future Faith in the Promise of Christ?

If so, then perhaps many others in the future eons of time needed ETERNAL DOCUMENTATION of what the breaking of the Law of God cost. 1 John 3:4 The Death of the Son of God!

--Elijah
 
cyberjosh said:
Did you know that we will be judged by some of those words in Scripture on the last day? God authorized the writing of Scripture at Mount Sinai after the largest theophany in the history of mankind, and while still at Sinai God promised a prophet to come who would speak God's words to His people. When Jesus, the prophet, came he said that he personally would not judge us but rather the words which he spoke in the Father's name (the words in the Gospels) would stand as our judges on the last day, and that we also will be judged by the words of Moses (read the Gospel of John). Here we have an ultimate unification and dovetailing significance of the enduring words of both the Old and New Testaments. They are not just words by which we may live by, they are also words by which we will be judged, whether for good or bad.

God Bless,


~Josh
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Amen brother!

heres an acronyme for you:

B = Basic
I = Instructions
B = Before
L = Leaving
E = Earth

The Bible is Gods communication to man that tells us how to have a relationship with Him, and how we are to conduct our lives here on earth!

1. The Bible is a collection of 66 book's; written by about 40 different authors; over a period of about 1600 year's. It's main theme is Jesus Christ. And is "living and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit."(Heb 4:12).

It contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinner's, and the happiness of believer's, and a history of Israel. It's doctrine's are holy, it's precept's are binding, it's decision's are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the solder's sword, and the Christians charter. Here paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gate's of hell disclosed. Christ is it's grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God it's end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given to you in life, will be opened at the judgment, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, and will condemn all who trifle with it's sacred content's". (from pocket NT)

Happy new year
 
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