Most biblical scholars have abandoned the claim that god dictated the words of the bible in hebrew, aramaic or greek to its many authors. Before we attempt to answer the question whether the bible was the divine word of god or a manmade myth only men wrote the bible a women were viewed as inferior and unworthy, we should first be clear about which bible we are talking about. Yes, the bible claims to be the inspired word of god powerful, living, and indestructible 1 john 1. Bible studies for lent 2017 by dr david shepherd biblical. Now jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. Because of its importance and its claim to be the very word of god, the bible has suffered more vicious attacks and attempts to destroy it than any other book in history. Spiritual death is where the spirit becomes separated from gods spirit. Text publication download options the biblegods word or. In the 1560 geneva bible, the tetragrammaton is translated as jehovah six times. On this definition, no human being has free will, at any time. Reading a book may be good if it motivates or inspires you. Stewart all scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
Throughout history the battle for the validity of gods word, the bible, has been fought. The preaching of god s word, therefore, should have a central place among the people of god wherein they receive his word, share his word, and live out his word together. Gods word has power and i think youll better understand that power after reading the top 11 bible verses about gods word. If the bible is made up of words that have come from god, why are the writings of the 40 different authors of the various books of the bible distinct in their style, approach, vocabulary, and perspective. Russell claimed it was the first book to combine biblical endtime prophecies.
The prophet isaiah said that the earth was round isaiah 40. When asked why they believe that the bible is gods word, they site passages like 2 timothy 3. The oldest books of the bible were written some 1500 years before christ, or some 3500 years ago. For the word of god is living and active, sharper than any twoedged sword. Jan 05, 2003 the bible evidences itself to be god s word by the heavenliness of its doctrine, the unity of its parts, its power to convert sinners and to edify saints.
Gods word when we sit down, when we walk, when we lie down and when we rise up deut. Even john the baptist, the last of the prophets, was but a voice in the wilderness. Trust that someday we will no longer see in a mirror dimly, but face to face. Paul informed us that the spiritual truth he gave was not in words which man s wisdom teaches but which the holy spirit teaches 1 corinthians 2. Think about the first five books of what we call the bible, they were written by moses but he was writing what god wanted him to. They blend their personal elements with gods word, yet we do not touch blood.
No book has ever had as much opposition as the bible. Some people maintain that the bible is little more than a collection of myths, legends, and folk wisdom. All scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine. Russell became convinced that god would reveal his purpose in the last days. A final external evidence that the bible is truly gods word is the indestructibility of the bible. God and his word unlike false gods that are silent, the god of the bible communicates. The assumption already made in the chapters is that god exists and his word is available because of him. In the old testament god chose the prophets as the men to speak. The bible is a collection of writings by many different authors. The god s word translation gw is an english translation of the bible translated by the god s word to the nations society. Because it claims to be as read in our scripture above. It s the bible which built america s churches and has stood the test of time. While men have written the scripture, they have not done so as an expression of their own will, but god has moved them by his spirit to express his own will 2 peter 1. Jeff kaplan, senior pastor of shepherd of the hills have you ever wondered why the bible is considered truth as opposed to other religious writings.
God chose certain men to write certain things that he wanted to communicate to the rest of mankind. Though written in an age of gross ignorance, the bible contains the profound wisdom for our modern. Gods word or human reason an inside perspective on. The bible states that on the head of the word of god are many royal headbands. Neither must the persons be merged or confused, otherwise there would be no. Men have laughed at it, scorned it, burned it, ridiculed it, and made laws against it. To combine the words of scripture with beautiful melodies. I reproduce for your edification some of the main points offered in that introduction. It can be confusing trying to discern how our will connects with gods sovereign will. He had in his original state god s law written on his heart, and had power to obey it, and yet was capable of. Gods word written or the purpose of the bible every profession has its textbook and the christian profession is no exception. The battle for the word of god is not a new battle.
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our god will stand forever. God uses his word to teach, rebuke, correct, and instruct his people 2 tim. Neither before or after the fall, or in heaven, are creatures ultimately selfdetermining. Aside from fulfilled prophesy, there are other confirmations that the bible was given to people from god so we may know him.
Story telling was big back then and a good story teller was like a rock star today. The best method of studying the bible is of no use if we are not determined to. Thus, thirteen times in the first two chapters, genesis presents god as actively saying,2 and in this context, also sets forth the efficacious nature of gods spoken word. Readable and reliable, gw is living, active, and lifechanging.
In each battle satan has used different means to attack gods word, but he has failed each time. I would like to see the bible used for bible study. Because all the words of scripture are gods words, to disbelieve or. Book see also watch tower publications appreciation for. Understanding the doctrine of inspiration by chris russell on christian blogs. I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Jesus calls scripture the word of god and says that scripture cannot be set aside see jn 10. A true knowledge of his word is a true knowledge of god. What the bible says about cleansing by the word of god. The israelites were told to bind them to their hands and have them as frontlets before their eyes a symbol of taking and acting gods word out in their daily lives, and a symbol of visualizing the word every day deut.
God created the heavens and the earth by speaking them into existence genesis 1. True, his word has such depth that a lifetime of study would not exhaust it, and even then it does not tell us everything about the lord. Physical death is where the spirit and soul separate from the body james 2. Gods word versus mens traditions beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after christ. So, the first fact of life from childhood on is that man must be taught, is that he is not an owner of anything but only a steward. The banning of jehovahs witnesses in australia in 1941 pdf. Gods word versus mens traditions dawn bible students. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Scripture as the word of god the final sense in which the bible speaks of the word of god is in reference to scripture itself. No man, priest, parson, or zealot for his inherited faith, can say with truth that this.
The godly man as christs representative 09 bible study example. We know with certainty that the bible is the inspired word of god. Weymouth bible but whoever keeps his word, god s love has most certainly been perfected in him. Well, in a recent thanksgiving address us president barack obama made this statement in the context of american values. In his point of view if man was not able to help himself, then man was hopeless. This essay was written to be delivered as a lecture and is worded accordingly. The speaker in the quran in the first person is god talking directly to man. The way gods word was spread through the lord jesus is totally different from that through the old testament prophets. As the logos, jesus christ is god in selfrevelation light. One new man bible eversion pdf true potential media.
It is richly illustrated, including many color photos. God has revealed himself to us in and through his son in the plan of redemption, and this revelation, this knowledge is in his word. For each evening there are two parts, one of thirty minutes and a conclusion of ten minutes. And not too long ago a young shepherd boy found scrolls that were over 2,000 years old. Mans spiritual death, which was immediate, led to physical death, which was progressive. Gods word for man in 1983, president reagan extolled the bible and its influence on american life. Nevertheless, it was written by men moved by the spirit of god 2 peter 1.
Gods word is the only consistent standard for morality. Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the lord s thy god, the earth also, with all that therein is deut. Israel, jesus, the apostles, and the early church all regarded the biblical writings of the. Franklin himself was a deist and so he believed that god did not play an active role in mens lives. In another epistle, he would contrast the mere word of men with the word of god 1 thess. The trouble is many do not read it as they should, the reason often being that they do not understand it. Historical and scientific information is presented t. Ive been scouring the internet looking for a pdf of this book, because i gave a hard copy to a friend of my mothers. What does the bible say about be aware of mans word. Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from god, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. Special thanks to god s word to the nations and baker publishing group for permission to use god s word translation of the holy bible add on. However, i would like to see the minister or the person leading the study use gods word not mans word.
You can fill in this coupon and mail it to the address provided or to an appropriate address listed on page 5 of this magazine. He said, of the many influences that have shaped the united states of america into a distinctive nation and people, none may be more fundamental and enduring than the bible. The god s word translation of the bible was produced by the god s word to the nations bible mission society in cleveland, ohio although since april 2005 the society has relocated to. First, they elevated the precepts of men in their estimation only, not in reality to the status of the word of god. It can transform a person dramatically, working mightily in those who have faith in christ i thessalonians 2. We read in the book of genesis that satan, while in the garden of eden, questioned the word of god.
It was part of a two day debate with a fundamentalist minister. God authored his word and gave it to humanity there are numerous ways to know that the king james bible is truly god s word. For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of god spoke as they were moved by the holy spirit. The bible is not like a car, where you pick and choose your color, model, style and extras. The hebraochristian god is depicted in plain words of revelation for every. In the bible you have many men writing about god and you have in some places the word of god speaking to men and still in other places you have some men simply writing about history. Many christians drift along in a superficial or lukewarm experience without appreciating or appropriating the power of gods word. Dec 01, 2015 but when you reject gods word, the foundation becomes mans word and what is right in our own eyes, just like in the days of the judges of the old testament judges 21.
Gods word gives meaning to life, but only if peop le read and obey it. Man was an afterthought of creation crown of god s creation man was made to be slaves, servants or pawns of the gods made in image of god man worships to influence the gods we worship to thank and praise god order relies on mans rituals to encourage gods god created laws of nature in love. The introduction to this bible includes an article entitled. To complement the small group study gods will and my will. In this thing we witen, that we ben in hym, if we ben perfit in hym. They, whom jesus rebuked, were repeatedly committing two different sins.
The book contains a unique blend of both personal experience and extensive. What was written on the scrolls was almost exactly like. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. At this price its easy to own the printed version and the pdf so you can take your one new man bible anywhere you go. Everything listed in the points below is directly asserted in the article itself or implied therein. No one could have as big a problem as these men possessed by a legion of demons. The various branches of christendom differ radically in many respects, but all of them have to appeal ultimately to the bible.
The doctrine of inspiration is the teaching that god has literally breathed the very words of the scriptures. The core text of the 2011 edition uses the gods word translation. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. In his letter to the ephesian saints paul argues that this body of literature designated as the word of god was that which originated with and was the penetrating instrument of the holy spirit eph. The word death in the bible never describes ceasing to exist, but indicates separation. Others, though, hold that the bible is the inspired word of god. Sep 12, 2017 the bible is man s word claiming to be god s word. Jesus clearly made a stark contrast be tween the precepts of men the word of man versus the word of god. The most excellent way being god dependent gods way vs mans word 6 of 29. Jehovahs witnesses originated as a branch of the bible student movement, which developed. I kindly went over this book chapter by chapter with my witness friend. The bible teaches something entirely different than the above saying, because god makes.
Earlier god merely engaged mans voice to propagate his word. Gods word translation bibles and outreach resources god. Although the term logos or word is not retained as a title in johns gospel beyond the prologue, the whole gospel presses these basic claims. God has presented his word in three different ways. How ironic the god that can do anything became dependent on proxies to convey his its message for him. The bible, gods word christian faiths highest authority. An american translation jesus is the reflection of gods glory and the exact representation of his very being. From early roman emperors like diocletian, through communist dictators. World english bible but the charite of god is perfit verili in hym, that kepith his word. Yet, this book is made for bible believing individuals. The word of god as the foundation of the churchs mission.
Even when paul explains the inspiration of scripture to timothy, he first reminds him to remember from whom you learned it 2 tim. A final reason to take the bible as gods word is that gods spiritfilled people, for generations and generations, have recognized these books are from god. It s nothing more than old grapevine news passed down with added and subtracted things. Should we not, then, be interested in what the bible says. The word of god in the words of men reformed bible. It is a revision of the earlier 1969 book, is the bible really the word of god. While a product of antiquity, its message is as fresh and as meaningful as ever. Surprisingly, christian denominations cannot agree on what constitutes inspired holy scripture. Its the bible which built americas churches and has stood the test of time.