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How Authentic is THE BIBLE?

21 Feb 2021 Nwodo Divine Leave a comment

Beyond religious beliefs is the Bible authentic?

Beyond being a Christian by birth or whatever means, Is the Bible true?

Why should we believe that the Bible is true?

I am a Christian. I was brought up to believe that the Bible was the word of God.

In early life, I accepted it as such upon the authority of my parents, and never gave the question any serious thought. But later in life, I found myself face to face with the question, “Why do you believe the Bible is the word of God?”

This was a crossroad to me.

All I knew was that it is the word of God. But the How and why, I knew not!

I became curious and answers-conscious to the quiddity of the Bible.

This curiosity led me to pray fervently for an experiential knowledge of God.

It is in knowing God experientially that one can get to know the authenticity of things pertaining to Him.

Through many mediums; experience, theory, observation and by revelation, I arrived at some proofs that the Bible is the word of God.

These include {but not limited to};

1. The Holy Bible is God’s Revelation to man and not a mere Human imagination.

2. There is absolute accuracy and inviolability of the Old Testament which is in union with the new Testament.

3. By the unfailing manifestations of what are written there. Examples include the transforming power of the word, the working of miracles, the fellowship with the Holy-Ghost, etc.

4. On the ground of the testimony of Jesus Christ.

5. On the ground of its fulfilled, definite, explicit, and verbal prophecies before and after the Messiah, which was written hundred of years ago.

Invariably, man could not have foreseen these improbable events lay hundreds of years ahead, but God could, and it is God who spoke via these men.

6. On the ground of the unity of the books in the Book despite the disparities of men who wrote it. In all this wonderful conglomeration, we find an absolute unity of thoughts.

7. On the ground of the immeasurable superiority of the teaching of the Bible to those of any other books.

This can be seen factually in three points:

I. The Bible has in it nothing but the truth, while all other books have truth mixed with errors.

II. The Bible contains all truth. i.e there are no moral or spiritual subjects, which upon deep search, are not found within the Bible.

All other books ever written have their principles gotten from the Bible.

III. The Bible contains more truth than all other books. This is because the Bible is not man’s book, but God’s Book.

8. On the ground of the history of the book. This can be seen in its power to save men, and purify, gladden and beautify their lives, than in all other books put together.

9. No other book has the power to elevate not only individuals, but communities and nations has accepted it.

10. On the ground of its victory and its over the hatred and persecution of men.

11. On the ground of the character of those who accept and those who reject the book.

12. On the ground of the influence of the book.

13. On the ground of the inexhaustible treasures of the wisdom and knowledge of God.

14. On the ground of the fact that as we grow in knowledge and Holiness we grow towards the Bible.

15. On the ground of direct testimony of the Holy-Spirit.

Undoubtedly, the Bible is one of God’s gifts to Humanity for transformation of lives, and drawing men closer to God.

The Bible is true.

The Bible is God’s gift to humanity.

The Bible is the way, and its gives life.

If you still doubt the authenticity of the Bible being true and the only way to knowing God, you are only making issues worse for yourself.

The solution is get into the book yourself and study it.

Just surrender your will to the will of God. No matter where it leads you, and you will put yourself in such an attitude towards God that when you read this book, THE BIBLE, you will experience Its powers and wonders.

Stop searching for God through the wrong sources , the Bible is all you needed.

MYROSE SAVIOUR LILY.

GENERAL

LIVING IN INTERNAL TRANQUILITY

31 Dec 2020 anjabaxanda Leave a comment

Matthew 14 vs 32 ;
“And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased”

The disciples of Jesus were out one night in the middle of the sea and suddenly, a great wind arose which was going contrary to them. Take note of the word, ‘CONTRARY.’

Also note that at that time, they lacked Jesus in the ship because Jesus was out somewhere praying at that time.

I believe Jesus’ disciples did have tried everything they could to restore balance to the ship.

Probably, they had adjusted the ship, or throw some goods into the sea. All of these were done in order to prevent the ship from sinking.

But when Jesus came into the boat in verse 32 above, we’re told in scriptures “And when they were come into the ship(JESUS alongside Peter), the wind ceased”, the storm became calm, the trouble left and Peace was restored.

John tells us, in his account of this story that “they (referring to Jesus’disciples) WILLINGLY received him into the ship…… ”,

After seeing they could not help themselves, they WILLINGLY received him. After trying their best to bring peace, they WILLINGLY received Him who is ‘THE PRINCE OF PEACE’ into their boat and immediately, peace came into their lives both externally and internally.

That ship represents our lives as Christians. In the midst of the storm, it is trying its best to escape the storm, to find peace and inner tranquility.

We earnestly search for it with all our might. Yet, because of storms like this pandemic, we live in panic, in fear, and in despair

This is because in our quest for true peace, we have left out The PRINCE OF PEACE, JESUS CHRIST.

We have totally left him out of our troubles thinking we could solve it ourselves, when the Bible actually tells us in Proverbs 3 that we should lean not on our own understanding, but trust in him and acknowledge him in everything we do including our troubles!

If He could not give us peace, He wouldn’t have told us in 1st PETER 5 vs 7 to cast all our cares(troubles, needs, problems) upon Him.

He knew we would face challenges and that was why He made Himself available, to hear our cries and save us, giving us peace both within and without.

God really wants you to take your hands off the wheels and allow him take control.

He wants you to stop being in charge of your life and let him handle it. He really wants to help, if only we could let him take over.

How can I invite Jesus into my life?

It’s very simple. You invite Him by first accepting him into your life.

With the first step done, know that He has stepped in already.

Though He’s in their lives, yet, many Christians today, fail to acknowledge the Presence of God that dwells with and in them.

Be fully convinced that God is with you even in the midst of that storm. Though, the storm might be so frightening that it’s difficult to feel Him working in the midst of it, do not be despaired.

We rely on God by continuous studying of His Word. Our Bible doesn’t exist merely to show we are Christians, it is there to help us to build up our faith in God!

The Bible has a solution for every kind of problem the world is facing today.

The problem with many-a-christian is that when challenges come and their inner peace is gone, instead of turning to God, they blame him. If you can’t blame a barber for you having a bushy hair, then you shouldn’t blame God for your problems!

We live in a world full of troubles bound to take away our peace but if we can just turn to God through constant studying of the bible, prayers and trusting in him, trust me we will be at peace even if all around us seems to be going contrary because we know God never fails.

Lastly,

Proverbs 3vs 1&2,
“My Son, forget not my law but let thine heart keep my commandments
For length of days and long life and PEACE shall they add unto thee ”

See up their, it brings peace, God’s law and commandments brings peace. As a matter of fact, whatever you let your heart get used to will rule you, so if you let your heart rely in God’s word(commandments) through studying the Bible, prayer and trusting in him, Your heart will gradually get inclined to Peace which only the Lord gives both inward and outward.

Let Jesus take control of your life today, take your hands off the wheels and let him take over. SHALOM

Tolu-Taiwo Victor

GENERAL, Spirituality

News Feed or God’s Feed?

29 Nov 2020 Nwodo Divine 5 Comments

One of the great qualities a of Medical doctor is that he pays absolute attention to his medical books.

Whatever he sees in the Book, he practices in the Theater, whatever he sees in the theater, he goes back to study in his books.

The same with a law student. A Law Student does not joke with his books because he knows his success is tied to the knowledge he gains and practices from them.

Do you know that Christianity is far greater than these professions. Paul referred to Christianity as a ‘high calling’.

It is being called out of the world to have a relationship with God. Everything you ever need to succeed as a Christian is in a Book.

That book is called the Bible. The Bible is God’s manual to us on how to succeed even in the midst of darkness and enemies. It is one of the commonest, yet, neglected books.

Take a stroll within your church hall after the Sunday service and you’ll observe several Bibles littered on the ground, neglected by their owners. This shows the value that they place on their Bible.

The Bible is God’s letter to Believers. The Epistles of Paul, Peter and the Apostles are not really their Epistles, they’re simply the Epistles of God written to His Church through those men.

Neglecting your Bible is the same as neglecting the voice of God. This is because the Bible came as a result of God speaking to men.

God said to Joshua, ‘…. Ye shall meditate therein day and night, for it, thou shalt obtain good success’

God was telling Joshua, if you want to be successful, meditate on my word, that is the textbook for success in this Kingdom.

In turbulent times like this, the media is throwing poisonous diets to us through their news. They’re ever reporting news of death, tragedies going on around the world.

If you’re not careful, these things can cause weeds to grow within you and choke up your faith. Instead of giving yourself to negative news, why not give yourself to God’s own News.

Hallelujah!

The Media calls theirs, News Feed,
Well, after getting their News Feed, make sure you flush it out of your system and take in God’s own News Feed, the Bible. Every day with the Bible offers new information, new Instruction, new insight that has never been seen before.

Update your spirit with God’s Word. Hold onto it. Let God’s word become more real to you than even your situation.
Everything you’re going through has already been spoken about through His Word, it’s left for you to search it out and believe in it.

Act 27:25: “(Paul speaking) Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.”

Paul was in a ship being taken on a journey. But on the way to their destination, a severe storm began. It was thunderous and frightening.

The men in the ship with Paul began to panic. From the look of things, they were going to lose both their properties and their lives. But at night, the Angel of the Lord appeared to Paul and gave Him a Word from the Lord saying, ‘Neither you nor the men with you shall lose their lives’.

This is a tough season for many, we’ve never had deaths like this in history. Here in Nigeria, death is becoming like a trend. In the US, Covid deaths keep getting higher. This is like a storm; a storm so frightening, that it seems we might all be destroyed in it.

You might have lost a loved one to it, and you’re wondering whether you’re next, do not be afraid. God has said in His word that He will shield you from the arrows that flies by day and the plagues at night (Psalm 91).

Like Paul, declare, ‘It shall be even as I was told’.
Believe that this situation shall end up as God promised in His Word.

In all, get addicted to God’s word, feed on God’s promises, hold onto them as an anchor, and in time, you’ll pass through this storm Hale, hearty and more stronger than ever.

God Bless You!