“These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” 1 Cor. 2:13

“for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Pet.1:21

The Bible has had an amazing influence.

• A prime influence on Western Civilization

• Millions across the world say they have had their lives changed through believing this book

• This has happened for centuries by all sorts of people

The Bible has an amazing composition.

• Written over 1600 years• Written by over 40 authors• Written on 3 continents: Asia, Africa, Europe• And it all fits together coherently!

“Buy the truth, and sell it not”Pr.23:23

At any price

Do not sell it ---- for error

2 Tim. 1:13 “Hold fast

Hos.4:6 “lack of knowledge”

Col.3:16 “dwell in you richly”

Ps. 119:11 “Thy word have I hid in mine heart,”

Heb.11:6 “believe that he is”1 Thes.2:13 “word of GodLk. 8:12 “believe and be saved”

“Blessed Bible, How I love it”

“If a man love me, he will keep my words” Jn. 14:23

Jn. 17:17 “thy word is truth”

Love it and you will live it !

1 John 5:3 “keep his commandments”

Either saved or condemned by the Bible

Save eternally Acts 20:32 “to give you an inheritance” Jn. 6:68 “words of eternal life Rev. 22:14 “tree of life”

Condemn eternally Mt. 25:46 “everlasting punishment 2 Thes.1:9 “everlasting destruction”

Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

515 Gibbs Road

Evans, Ga. 30809

706-855-1249

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Sunday Evening August 10, 2014