FIVE REASONS WHY THE BIBLE IS RELEVANT.

1. It’s a living book. The Bible is described as God-breathed in 2 Timothy 3:16-17. How can a book be alive? In Genesis 2:7 we’re told that God made man from the dust of the ground and breathed into him the breath of life. How can dust come to life? Both are just as impossible but true. The life of the Bible includes its ability to penetrate the spirit and soul and thoughts and intents of the hearts of those who read it! (Hebrews 4:12)

2. The wisdom of the Bible is timeless. When we read the wisdom of Solomon in 1 Kings 3:16-28 and Jesus Mark 12:13-17 we still marvel today. The Bible is full of insight into the human condition that is just as true today as when it was written. See Proverbs.

3. The accuracy of the Bible. The Bible isn’t a history or geography book, but it contains historical and geographical details. It’s fascinating that no factual data from the Bible has ever been disproved by historians or archaeologists. To the contrary, discoveries continue to validate facts in the Bible once thought to be wrong by secular scholars.

4. The message of the Bible is clear, compelling and current.  The quest of humanity has always been to discover significance and meaning. The Bible alone explains the original plan of God, warns of the future devastation of sin, and unfolds God’s plan of redemption through His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. The central theme of Scripture is Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament Christ is predicted; in the Gospels He is present; in the Acts He is proclaimed; in the Epistles He is possessed; and in the Revelation He is predominant.

The message of the Bible is just as clear, compelling and current as when it was written, and our need of salvation is just as dire as it has ever been.

5. The values and truths of the Bible are timeless. There are those who say certain biblical teachings are archaic. Yet they give no reasons for rejecting the truth of the Bible other than their personal opinions. Many have tried to discredit the Bible, prohibit it’s teachings, pollute it, physically burn it, and yet the Bible continues to be the bestseller every year and for all time.

Isaiah 40:8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

Those who reject the Bible as irrelevant say the Bible no longer fits our culture or addresses the real problems that we face. Could it be argued that rather than being irrelevant, our culture has rejected the principles of the Bible?

Some ask sincerely, “Why the Bible?” Isn’t God the God of miracles? They imply they would easily believe if God spoke through more supernatural means than a book. The truth is, the Bible is a miraculous book with undeniable proofs of inspiration. However, beyond this, we must personally recognise, it is God’s chosen medium of revelation. As such, it is not for us to judge as relevant, but for us to receive as vital.

Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

1 Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

Friend, let me encourage you, the Bible is relevant and ready to equip you with truth to live life and face eternity with certainty. It promises prosperity to those who will embrace it and follow it (not necessarily physical wealth –  Josh. 1:8, Ps. 1:1-3, Pro. 8:11), it bestows wisdom, and it reveals to who God is and how we can know Him.

Article written by Ward Cushman, used by permission.