Questions about the Bible: 2. Do you believe everything which is in the Bible?
Do you believe everything which is in the Bible?
Having read the Bible through many times now, my answer is an unhesitating ‘yes’. Let me explain why, because contrary to what people may think, it is not a blind trust.
There are different types of writings in the Bible. For example, there are parables, symbols, letters, narratives and dialogues from men and women, historical books, and even words spoken by the devil and people set against God. Despite the variety, all writings in the Bible are inspired by God and are profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. (See 2 Timothy 3 v. 16)
The historical books record what happened, sometimes good things, but other times, evil things. Poetry books in the Bible will have poetic expression, which are not intended to be taken literally. I have found that to let the Bible speak, with the most obvious interpretation being the one to take, allows God to use His word to bless the reader.
I have found that the very reading of the Bible leads one to believe it. There is something unique about it. God speaks to us through His word, and when we start reading it we learn more about Him, about ourselves and the importance of a relationship between Him and us.
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