THE BIBLE IS GOD'S WORD

 

  The booklet, 10 REASONS WHY I BELIEVE THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD, by William W. Orr, is now out of print so I’ve copied it taking some liberty on redacting the old dialogue. I encourage you to prayerfully look up the Bible references, read and consider them in context. I pray that as you read on you too will respond to the working of God’s Holy Spirit as He speaks the regenerating Word to your heart and mind. EBB4

 

IS THE BIBLE THE WORD OF GOD?

 

·         It claims to be. From the very opening statement to its last amen the Scriptures postulate their divine authorship. Over and over again the affirmation is made that while the pen used is the pen of men, the words given are the words of God. Time after time the absolutely unique source of the message is asserted. Almost without number are the occasions when human origin is entirely disclaimed.

 

What then? Can we know this to be true?

 

·         The answer is yes, for God has surrounded His book with a wall of absolutely irresistible evidence. There is abundant, yes, overwhelming proof of the veracity of its claims. At every point of examination we find more than ample confirmation. It is not possible to honestly weigh the evidence and not be mightily assured that “all Scripture is given by inspiration of God.”2Tim.3:16.

·         Nor does the Bible fear investigation. Rather, it invites and challenges the most minute examination. For the more carefully it is studied, the more joyfully it will be received for what it truly is . . . the Word of the living God.

·         And as this is true, the Book infinitely transcends in importance every other book of all the world’s billions. What else is so consequential as to know God’s message for men, and for you? You simply cannot lightly pass by this Book. To ignore it is the gravest peril to your soul. How can you be honest with your own heart and fail to make claims of this Book your primary quest in life?