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The Bible...god's Word?

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 15, 2000

Questions and Issues Relating to the Bible.

WHAT IS THE BIBLE? The Bible is a collection of 66 books, 39 in the Old Testament or Old Covenant, and 27 in the New Testament or New Covenant. We can think of the Old Covenant as being the old contract or the old deal between God and men, while the New Covenant is the new contract or the new deal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The Bible Under Investigation Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 18, 2008

Discovering the characteristics and divisions of the Bible.

The Bible Under Investigation: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Introduction: These two verses in 2 Timothy make two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Inspired Of God.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

The Bible inspired of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 15 to 17 Ill: • A pastor was taking a group of parishioners on a tour of the Holy Land. • He had just read them the parable of the good shepherd; • He explained to them that, as they continued their tour, • They would see shepherds on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Brethren

The B.i.b.l.e.

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 14, 2007

“How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth.” (Psalm 119:103). I love the Bible! Not only is it sweeter than honey, if I can comtemporize that Scripture, "Your Words are sweeter than chocolate...!"

THE B.I.B.L.E. OPENING TEXT: “How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth.” (Psalm 119:103). I love the Bible! Not only is it sweeter than honey, if I can comtemporize that Scripture, "Your Words are sweeter than chocolate... even sweeter than Purdy’s hedgehogs ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

To Love Or Not To Love?

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

Are we ready to embrace ALL the consequences of God’s love being shed abroad into our hearts?

Note: the following article (in its original form) provoked a discussion on another site entitled, "Walk Away from Fundamentalism" (http://www.aimoo.com/forum/postview.cfm?id=319472&CategoryID=22217&ThreadID=528621). Part of this discussion, and my replies, are included below, following the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Godly Mothers Of The Bible. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 8, 2024

Today, we honor the godly mothers of the Bible, whose faith, courage, and devotion have inspired generations.

2 Timothy 1:5 Today, we honor the godly mothers of the Bible, whose faith, courage, and devotion have inspired generations. These women, though imperfect, trusted God and raised children who changed the course of history. Let us explore their stories and learn from their examples. 1. Sarah — ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Luke 1:39-45

The Study Of The Kiss In The Bible

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2015

What does kiss mean? Have you ever thought about the kisses in the Bible? This is a neat little study starting with Judas' dagger kiss to the kiss of the anointing.

UNDERSTANDING THE KISS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE CANDY KISSES THAT I GIVE EACH ONE AND ASK THEM WHAT DOES A KISS MEAN? Let us survey some of the kisses of the Bible. I. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS A KISS? To touch someone with your lips, a mark of affection, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Missing Bible Verses

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 27, 2017

Why do some newer Bible translations seem to have verses that are missing from older translations? Are the new translations trying to hide something? Can we trust them? Let's take a look and see ...

John 5:1-15 (Please open your Bibles to this passage.) This passage is the account of Jesus’ healing of the lame man at the pool of Bethesda; an account which only appears in the Gospel of John. Many Bible scholars (a person can be a Bible scholar without being a Bible believer …) ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Back To Bible Living Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

Surveys show that 94% of Americans own a Bible; 90% of us believe it still applies today—yet only half of us read it weekly (including church), and only 29% read it weekly outside of church. There is a disconnect here.

Opening illustration: Back to school! How about “Back to the Bible” Surveys show that 94% of Americans own a Bible; 90% of us believe it still applies today—yet only half of us read it weekly (including church), and only 29% read it weekly outside of church. There is a disconnect here. Most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Love

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

The Greatest Thing you can do is to love. In the famous love chapter of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13, it says that faith, hope, and love are present, but the greatest is love. Once we respond to God’s love for us and begin to love Him back, we find that w

The Priority of Love Matthew 22:35-40 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37 Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38 This is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2019

In this sermon, we explore questions like: how and when was the canon of the Bible put together, what is biblical authority, and how do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who encountered a man and began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” had printed the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:72, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Value Your Bible

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 20, 2018

Could we be anemic in God's word? The Bible is more than birthday cake, it is daily bread. Dusty Bibles? Dirty lives?

THE BIBLE IS GOD'S WORD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. I recently heard a sad story of a debate and then division of friends and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heroes Of The Bible: Samson Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 22, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Samson. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint)

Heroes of the Bible: Samson Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/8/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

We Believe The Bible Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

God has worked to preserve His Word down through the centuries. His words outlast His enemies. The Word of God may be despised but it will never be destroyed.

America has had a long history with the Bible. One of the more enlightening examples from our nation’s past is Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the US. Jefferson regularly read the Bible. He revered Jesus as a reformer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves You

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008

Love is a very popular topic in the Scriptures. Probably one of the most twisted truths’ of the Bible being taught and talked about today is the Love of God.

God Loves You Three sons left home, started careers and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts that they were able to give their elderly mother for her 70th birthday. The first said, “I built a huge house for Mom.” The second said, “I sent her a Mercedes with a driver.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist