THE SIX “As” OF THE BIBLE

THE SIX “As” OF THE BIBLE

The Bible is simply AMAZING.

Written by 40 men who lived within a span of 1500 years. It remains the best seller year after year. It contains records of the greatest relationship between God and man. It is amazing in its brevity. Great events are simply rendered. Made so simple, that all can appreciate the mystery of God. Just imagine for a minute how CNN would have reported the crossing of the Red Sea. Several attempts in history have been made to destroy it and all come to naught. Its content is amazing, and its poetic value is amazing. Its narrative is simply amazing. So amazing, man cannot live well without it.

The Bible is AUTHENTIC.

It contains the revealed thoughts of God. 1Cor 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. It is authentic in all ramifications and a reliable tool that points the pathway to heaven to all who desire to dwell with the king when this life is over here. It is what it says it is.

It is ACCURATE.

John 17:17: Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. What is written there is the truth and nothing but the truth. It does not depend on how a man thinks it to be. God can not lie. Heb 6:18. The entire Bible is filled with accurate stories that are verifiable to confirm it accuracy. It is indeed amazing how authentic and accurate God will reveal his thoughts to us today. The promises of God will come to pass exactly as he has promised. Just mark it down.

The truth of the Bible is ABSOLUTE and remains constant.

Psalms 119:89: For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. It does not change from generation to generation. God did not forget anything he will now remember and decide to add. The truth of the Bible was truth before we were born. It is the truth today and will remain the truth till the Lord comes. The doctrine contained therein cannot be rethought. Homosexuality was condemned in the days of Lot and stands a sin till today no matter how man may decide to twist it. People were baptized for salvation when the church started and so it shall remain the route to salvation. The gospel is the power of God unto salvation and so it shall remain. Miracles shall not replace it. The truth of the Bible does not depend on you and I reaching a certain conclusion about it.

The truth of the Bible is ATTAINABLE.

Ephesians 3:3: How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words 4 whereby when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ). We need to study the Bible to know the mind of God in it. It is possible.

It is AUTHORITATIVE.

It is God’s final authority for man to tap into matters of doctrine and belief. If the Bible teaches it, then it is right. If it is not traceable to the scriptures, then it is wrong regardless of who told you. It does not matter since the same person will stand before God on the Day of Judgment. A man may be a talented author, but he will not do you well unless he is telling exactly what the Bible says.

The import is this brief lesson is to simply impress upon you that the Bible is God’s word. What we need today is not man’s opinion. The main duty of a preacher is to preach the word. The word of God alone should be preached. After all, faith comes from hearing the word. Rom 10:17.
Let us devote time to study it so that we might be pleasing to God.
Stay close to the Bible, you will be far from opinion.
Stay far from the Bible, you will embrace opinion and think it is doctrine.
Ps 119:105 : Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

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By: Mike Udam