The Bible Contains 774,746 Words: 593,493 In Old Testament 181,253 In New Testament HOWEVER, So Much Hinges On Two Key Words: IF (used 1,621 times NASB)

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The Bible Contains 774,746 Words: 593,493 In Old Testament 181,253 In New Testament HOWEVER, So Much Hinges On Two Key Words: IF (used 1,621 times NASB) & WHY (used 420 times NASB) If: “In the event that; allowing that; on the assumption that; on the condition that; stipulation; something not certain…” Why: “For what purpose, reason or cause; on account of which”

IFWHY IF I Go Out In Public, WHY Do People Look At Me Differently? IF WHY At An Early Age We Learn The Importance Of IF & WHY 2Cor. 5:17 2Cor. 5:17 “If anyone is in Christ…” John 8:31-32 John 8:31-32 “If you continue in My word…” IFWHY Sadly, Many Have Forgotten The Importance Of IF & WHY

GETTING A BETTER LOOK AT QUALIFICATIONS SET FORTH BY “IF” QUESTIONS RAISED; MUST BE ANSWERED BY “WHY” IF Creeds Made By Man Are Acceptable, Then WHY??? 2Timothy 3:16-17 IF Man Has Religious Authority, Then WHY??? Colossians 3:17 IF The Kingdom Is Still To Come, Then WHY??? Revelation 1:6

IF & WHY??? IF One Can Be Saved Outside The Body Of Christ, Then WHY??? 1Corinthians 12:13 IF Infant Baptism Is Called For, Then WHY??? Matthew 28:20 IF Is Central To Life… John 15:6-10, “Consider the work of God, For who is able to straighten what He has bent?” Ecclesiastes 7:13