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Why Should I Believe In The Bible?
If a person has never studied the Bible, then he cannot know what it says and he cannot
really understand why he should believe in the Bible. The Bible contains the only information in
the world as to where we came from, what we are to be doing now, and where we are going
when this short life here on earth is over. The 66 books were written over a period of 1500 years
by 40 different men. In these 66 books there are no contradictions and they are all in perfect
agreement because they are inspired by an all knowing, all wise, all powerful God. 2 Timothy
3:16-17 says, " All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work."
God does not want anyone to be lost in Hell. 1 Timothy 2:4 says that God, “Desires all
men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth". Before one can be saved he must
first come to the knowledge of the truth, which is found only in the Bible. So why should I
believe the
Bible? If one doesn’t believe the Bible he will not be saved, but will be eternally lost in a real
eternal Hell, where he will be tormented day and night forever and ever (Revelation 20:10,15).
Many people don’t believe that there is going to be a Hell, but one day they will all believe it
because they will be there.
If we want to be saved we must, "Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of
wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls"
(James 1:21). The implanted word of God as found only in the Bible contains the only
instructions of God that can save our souls. Jesus says, "Not everyone who says to Me, Lord,
Lord, shall enter
the kingdom of Heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in Heaven" (Matthew 7:21).
Before we can do the will of God, we must first know what God’s will is so we can be saved.
B. Johnson
