Reasons For Considering The Bible

Reasons for considering the Bible

Reasons for considering the Bible A large portion of the record is made up of actual pronouncements made by Jehovah and details as to the teachings and activities of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In these we find statements of God’s requirements for his servants and what he will do to bring his grand purpose for the earth to completion.

The Bible itself says it is from God, mankind’s Creator

2 Timothy 3:16, 17: “All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.” We would expect God’s message to all mankind to be available around the globe. The Bible, the whole or in part, has been translated into some 1,800 languages. Its circulation totals in the billions. Says The World Book Encyclopedia: “The Bible is the most widely read book in history. It is probably also the most influential. More copies have been distributed of the Bible than of any other book. It has also been translated more times into more languages than any other book.”—(1984), Vol. 2, p. 219.

Bible prophecy explains the meaning of world conditions

Many world leaders acknowledge that mankind is on the brink of disaster. The Bible foretold these conditions long ago; it explains their meaning and what the outcome will be. (2 Timothy 3:1-5; Luke 21:25-31) It tells what we must do in order to survive the impending world destruction, with the opportunity to gain eternal life under righteous conditions here on earth.— Zephaniah 2:3; John 17:3; Psalm 37:10, 11, 29.

The Bible enables us to understand the purpose of life

It answers such questions as: Where did life come from? (Acts 17:24-26) Why are we here? Is it just to live a few years, get what we can out of life, and then die?—Genesis 1:27, 28; Romans 5:12; John 17:3; Psalm 37:11; Psalm 40:8.

The Bible shows how we can have the very things that lovers of righteousness desire most

It tells us where to find wholesome associates who truly love one another (John 13:35), what can give assurance that we will have sufficient food for ourselves and our families (Matthew 6:31-33; Proverbs 19:15; Ephesians 4:28), how we can be happy in spite of difficult conditions that surround us.—Psalm 1:1, 2; 34:8; Luke 11:28; Acts 20:35. It explains that God’s Kingdom, his government, will remove the present wicked system (Daniel 2:44), and under its rule mankind will be able to enjoy perfect health and eternal life.—Revelation 21:3, 4; compare Isaiah 33:24.

Reasons for considering the Bible

Surely a book that claims to be from God, that explains both the meaning of world conditions and the purpose of life, and that shows how our problems will be solved is worthy of consideration.