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The Bible- Can YouTrust it? Is it Practical for Our Day?

January 29, 2010
By ModernMissBennet BRONZE, Spanaway, Washington
ModernMissBennet BRONZE, Spanaway, Washington
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An old storybook. Something written by imperfect, un-inspired men. Even an elaborate hoax. I’ve heard them all. I’m sure you’ve guessed, at least by the title, that I’m speaking about the Bible. Many different views exist concerning the Bible. I believe that the Bible is the inspired word of god and is “alive and sharper than any two edged sword”(Hebrews 4:12)
The bible was written by many men. Most modern Bibles consist of 66 books, from Genesis through Revelation. It was written by people from all walks of life, the rich and the poor. One Bible writer, Amos, is known as a nipper of figs. There are about forty Bible penmen all together. If you were to pick forty people of different backgrounds and different time periods to write a book as long as the bible, I doubt that each entry would coexist with the others the way the Bible books do. A lot of people think that the Bible contradicts itself, but if you look closer, I am certain that with enough research and an open mind, you will find that the entire Bible is harmonic. It would take the direction of God to create a masterpiece using forty imperfect humans.

The Bible answers questions humans instinctively ask themselves, such as Why are we here; What is our purpose; and What happens when we die. Some of the answers are difficult to find at first, and some are obvious and just waiting for someone to open the Bible and find them. I can safely say that I would be confident answering the three questions above, thanks only to the Bible. Curiosity is something everyone possesses to some extent, and the answers to life's biggest questions are right there in this marvelous book.

The Bible promotes peace with our neighbors and even complete strangers. It says that everyone is our neighbor(Luke 10:25-27) , and to treat them as such. It even says to pray for our enemies(Matthew 5: 44,45). If that's not peace-keeping, I don't know what is! It gives outlines and principles that can make us better people and more well liked by others. I'm sure that if a person told you that not stealing, lying, gossiping, or hurting other people would make you a better person, you would accept that advice as truthful and just. The Bible gives us the same admonition (Proverbs 16: 16-19) .

The bible is scientifically correct. It states in John, chapter 26, verse 7, that “[God] is stretching out the north over the empty place, hanging the earth upon nothing.” We now know, years after the bible was written and established, that the earth does, in fact, stay in orbit with nothing but natural forces suspending it. The Bible writers did not know that on their own accord. The Encyclopedia Americana says: “The earliest known image that men had of the earth was that it was a flat, rigid platform at the center of the universe. . . . The concept of a spherical earth was not widely accepted until the Renaissance.” That is only one example. There are others as well, including an accurate description of the water system (Ecclesiastes 1:7).

There are very few, if any, books that are as old and widely distributed as the Bible. It is translated in almost every language, and reaches almost all countries. It is over 3,500 years old, and approximately 98% of humans have access to a Bible in their own language. This could be a coincidence, but combined with all the other factors, I think it hardly is.

The Bible has much to offer in the way of reading material. If you enjoy action packed history, many of the Hebrew books, such as first and second Kings, as well as Joshua and many others, provide it in surplus. If you love a good romance, Song of Solomon is chaste and pure, but plenty romantic. Heartfelt wisdom can be found in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Poetry and prose that exceeds all else is bountiful in the Psalms. This is just a small sampling.

There are many other reasons I find the Bible accurate and practical, but the list would be far too long to write. Nor can I quote every scripture I find useful, because that would be the Bible as a whole. I can only hope that this small essay opens people's minds to give the bible a chance. You just may be surprised.


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Sparaxis GOLD said...
on Feb. 12 2017 at 4:05 pm
Sparaxis GOLD, Saint Marys, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
"If you keep on picking on me, I'll mess up again. This time, on PURPOSE."

Well what if some of them are downright confused people, like those that are driven insane by the stupid Genesis vs. Evolution argument?

on Dec. 6 2012 at 12:07 pm
godistheonlyway, Arvada, Colorado
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PLEASE EXPLAINE THAT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO DO NOT APPRICIATE THIS POST  

on Dec. 6 2012 at 12:05 pm
godistheonlyway, Arvada, Colorado
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ACTUALLY THE SCIANTIST CAN'T PROVE T5HE EARTH IS THT OLD  BUT THINK ABOUT THIS IN THE BIBLE IT SAID THE EARTH WAS ROUND BEFORE ANY ONE EXPLORED NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA

on Mar. 14 2010 at 4:19 pm
It's not like scientists go out of their way to prove the bible wrong, they just happen to do so as they do research. Scientists have proved that the earth is several billion years old, that the universe is in fact heliocentric, and that evolution is a valid theory. I would hardly call that "eating their words".

brie13 GOLD said...
on Mar. 13 2010 at 11:20 pm
brie13 GOLD, Sparks, Nevada
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Favorite Quote:
What is the meaning of life? -- To live ( Mr.Swigart- Bio Teacher)

no problem. the people on this site are very criticle to the christian faith . :(

on Mar. 13 2010 at 2:54 pm
ModernMissBennet BRONZE, Spanaway, Washington
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Thank you very much...I should have know a lot of people wouldn't appreciate this article...but you do!

brie13 GOLD said...
on Mar. 9 2010 at 10:45 pm
brie13 GOLD, Sparks, Nevada
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Favorite Quote:
What is the meaning of life? -- To live ( Mr.Swigart- Bio Teacher)

the bible is scientificly accurate. for many years scientists have been trying so hard to proove the bible isn't real but as soon as they test it they eat their own words as they find proof to what the bible says. THe bible is also historically correct and liek the writer said harmonious and nevr changing answers.

L.Burrell said...
on Mar. 5 2010 at 10:42 am
Either way its really old, and its really amazing how through all the years it was written and the hands it took to write it, it has maintained a common theme throughout. Its definitley a book inspired by God. Only his holy spiriti could of pulled that off

on Feb. 7 2010 at 11:14 am
drhorriblylate BRONZE, Stanwood, Washington
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the bible is not 3,500 years old, the first stories in the old testament weren't recorded until the Babylonian exile which ended in 539 BC and spanned about fifty years. the bible's scientific accuracy depends on whether you interpret it literally or not