Whether you are super busy or have lots of free time, this study will fit your schedule. Whether you have never picked up a Bible before or have great knowledge of the Scripture, this will increase your knowledge of the scripture. Whether you have been a believer for years or are new in the faith, this plan will work for you. You don’t even have to mention the Bible up front just ask them if they think it would be realistic to assemble such a collection of books.So glad you stopped by to check out the 2023 Bible Reading Challenge! It is my hope to offer you a plan for Bible Study that works for anyone! Better yet, don’t wait until you’re asked, just go ahead and share this challenge with a friend today. The next time you encounter someone who asks you why you believe the Bible is the inspired word of God, try sharing this challenge with them. The entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, bears the mark of Divine inspiration. The Bible contains 66 books, written by 40 different authors, over 1500 years, in 3 different languages, on 3 different continents, with no historical errors or contradictions. It truly is impossible, for any collection of human writings. If you can produce such a collection of books, I will admit that the Bible is not the inspired word of God. However, they must share a common storyline, a common theme, and a common message, with no historical errors or contradictions. You must choose 66 books, written by 40 different authors, over 1500 years, in 3 different languages, written on 3 different continents. Go to any library in the world, you can choose any library you like, and find 66 books which match the characteristics of the 66 books in the Bible. "If you do not believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, if you do not believe that the Bible is of a supernatural origin and then try this test. Also these 66 books contain no historical errors or contradictions.Īfter the above facts were shared a challenge was given.
What’s more, this collection of books shares a COMMON STORYLINE, the creation, fall, and redemption of God’s people a COMMON THEME, God’s universal love for all of humanity and a COMMON MESSAGE, salvation is available to all who repent of their sins and commit to following God with all of their heart, soul, mind and strength. So we have 66 books, written by 40 different authors, over 1500 years, in 3 different languages, on 3 different continents.
Once again, this is a testament to the varied historical and cultural circumstances of God’s people. In the Bible, we have books that were written in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic.Īnd finally, these 66 books were written on 3 different continents: Africa, Asia, and Europe. Yet again, this is another reminder that many of these authors never knew or worked together with one another in writing these books.Ĥth, the 66 books of the Bible were written in 3 different languages. And most of these authors never knew one another personally.ģrd, these 66 books were written over a period of 1500 years. These authors came from a variety of backgrounds: shepherds, fishermen, doctors, kings, prophets, and others. These 66 books contain a variety of sorts it has history, poetry, prophecy, wisdom literature, letters, and apocalyptic.Ģnd, these 66 books were written by 40 different authors. Rather than being a single book, the Bible is actually a collection of 66 books, which is called the canon of scriptures. This is a more common misconception than many people realize, especially with people who do not come from a Judeo-Christian background. What is so special, so unique about the Bible that Christians believe it is literally the inspired word of God? Let us consider the following facts about the Bible:įirst, the Bible is not just one single book. During a question and answer session at a recent speaking engagement, a university student asked, "Why do you believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God?"
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