1.SUNDAY BREAKFAST MISSION COMMUNITY OUTREACH CLOTHING MINISTRY 7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE Source: http://biblica.com/bibles/faq/1 19/4/2013

2. What is the Bible? An account of Gods action in the world & Gods purposes for all creation It is a guide for living life to the full It is a storehouse of wonderful stories for children and grownups It is a safe-haven when your are in trouble It is a bank of insights as to who we are It is a reservoir- book for everyday living The Bibles is collection of writings 9/4/2013 Source: http://biblica.com/bibles/faq/1 2 3. Who wrote the Bible? 9/4/2013 Source: http://biblica.com/bibles/faq/1 3 Many people contributed to writing the Bible Thirty contributors wrote the Old Testament The stories and messages were written and spoken orally (like story telling) Ten contributors wrote the New Testament stories and teachings that circulated in Christian churches. It took 1600 years for 40 writers to write Gods messages, the Bible 4. What is the Main Message of the Bible? Gods Good News of Salvation in Jesus Christ What does that mean to you? The revelation of Gods plan and purpose for the universe Know there is fallen & rebellious angel Satan who oppose God & Gods plan. Jesus Christ is the victor over Satan and his power, and establishes Gods kingdom for all eternity 9/4/2013 Source: http://biblica.com/bibles/faq/1 4 5. Is the Bible true? The reliability of the primary documents Ancient manuscripts, parchments, papyri, and documents earlier than the printing press Faith, God calls us to believe in His word, it is up to you and me to respond to Gods word and we will find the truth for time and eternity. 9/4/2013 Source: http://biblica.com/bibles/faq/1 5 6. Is the Bible still relevant today? The Bible contains the best documented text of any volume in human history, like the Dead Sea scrolls over 2000 years old. Example, when a person or persons are suffering in a hospital bed long agonizing hours, listening to the clicking of a heart monitor, the comfort and hope in the Bible suddenly become totally relevant and touches every age and every situation. 9/4/2013 Source: http://biblica.com/bibles/faq/1 6 7. Jesus love me Jesus loves me Oh, He loves me When Im good or when Im bad When Im happy, when Im sad Jesus loves me Oh, He loves me Ill never have to say That He loves me not To you it might seem little, But to me it means a lot To know He loves me Source: www.praisemotion.net (2008) 9/4/2013 Source: http://biblica.com/bibles/faq/1 7 8. SUNDAY BREAKFAST MISSION COMMUNITY OUTREACH Facilitators/Instructors Rev. Dr. Zenobia A. James, Director-Outreach Rev. Nancy D. Wheeler, Counselor/Chaplain 9/4/2013 Source: http://biblica.com/bibles/faq/1 8