Who decided what went into the Bible? Why are there only 66 books in some versions of the Bible when others have more? This post is part of a series on the Bible ♦ 2 Reasons To Believe The Bible: Its Harmony and Accurate History ♦ Another Reason to Believe the Bible: Its Accurate Science ♦ A Further Reason to Trust the Bible: Its … [Read more...] about The Books Not in the Bible: The Apocrypha and Gnostic Writings
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What is in the Bible and Why?
What sort of books are in the Bible? What are the Old and New Testaments? Who chose the books to include? What are "verses"? This post is part of a series on the Bible ♦ 2 Reasons To Believe The Bible: Its Harmony and Accurate History ♦ Another Reason to Believe the Bible: Its Accurate Science ♦ A Further Reason to Trust the Bible: Its … [Read more...] about What is in the Bible and Why?
2 Reasons To Believe The Bible: Its Harmony and Accurate History
Is the Bible true? Why should I trust it? We can trust the Bible because it is not merely a book of philosophy, history and beautiful literature. It is God’s personal message to us. The Bible is God’s thoughts, written down by men who lived close to God. This is divine inspiration. “Inspiration” means “breathing in”. The words of the Bible … [Read more...] about 2 Reasons To Believe The Bible: Its Harmony and Accurate History
How Should I Pray?
"How can I organise a time of personal prayer?" – a question often asked by people who want to be more systematic in their devotions. We all lead very busy lives, and many times in the Bible God tells us to make time to pray. “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful” (Colossians 4:2). "As for me, I will call upon God; and … [Read more...] about How Should I Pray?