Scripture
Log onto the Internet and you will find a plethora of personal Web sites
revealing the detailed private lives of their creators: their preferred
films, educational backgrounds and favored pets. Scripture, also called
the Bible, is like God's home page. The Bible is God's authorized autobiography
and his communication with humans. He inspired selected authors to write
down his story for us.
Before
Jesus Christ came to the earth, the collection of inspired writings consisted
of what we now call the Old Testament, the books from Genesis through
Malachi. After Jesus' resurrection, Scripture was completed with the inclusion
of the New Testament, the books arranged from Matthew to Revelation.
When we read the Bible, we hear from God and grow in our experience with
Jesus Christ. All Scripture points to Jesus, and our familiarity with
Scripture leads us know him more.
When
Jesus Christ came to the earth, he fulfilled the prophecies in Scripture.
Luke 4:21
John 19:24
Galatians 3:8
All Scripture is from God and relevant for guiding our lives and
teaching us and others.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
New Testament writers frequently referred to the Old Testament
Scriptures in their writings.
Romans 9:17
Galatians 3:16
1 Timothy 5:18
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