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Why We Love the Bible 1. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” Ps. 1:1-2

Why We Love the Bible “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Ps. 119:105 “O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” Ps.119:97 “Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.” 119:127

1. Because of the Author Why We Love the Bible God is the Author 2 Pet.1:21 2 Tim.3:16-17 God is the Author

Jesus Why We Love the Bible 2. Because of the Chief Character Acts 4:1-11 “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

Why We Love the Bible 3. Because of its Unity 66 Books 40 authors 1600 Years Moses - John Unity from Gen.- Rev.

Why We Love the Bible P Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptized 4. Because of the Plan of Redemption God Saves Sinful Man- Rom.5:8 P Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptized romise rophecy reparation erfection lan

Why We Love the Bible 5. Supplies our Basic Needs Love - Jn. 3:16 Security- Phil.4:7 Hope- Heb. 6:19

Why We Love the Bible 6. Answers Basic Questions How did We get Here? Gen.1:26 - Created by God 2. What is our Purpose ? Ecl. 12:13-14 - Fear, Keep 3. What is our Destiny ? Jn.5:28-29- Life/damnation

"My words shall not pass away." Why We Love the Bible 7. Because it is indestructible Mark 13:24 - 31 Sun worship Moon worship Star worship Pass away "My words shall not pass away."

The Hammer and The Anvil Last eve I passed beside a blacksmith’s door And heard the anvil ring the vesper chime: Then looking in, I saw upon the floor Old hammers, worn with beating years of time. “How many anvils have you had,” said I, “To wear and batter all these hammers so?” “Just one,” said he, and then, with twinkling eye, “The anvil wears the hammers out, you know.”

The Hammer and The Anvil And so, thought I, the anvil of God’s word, For ages skeptic blows have beat upon; Yet though the noise of falling blows was heard, The anvil is unharmed ... the hammer’s gone. Author unknown

“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” 1 Cor. 11:1 Why We Love the Bible 8. Because of its product “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” 1 Cor. 11:1 It Just Works

Why We Love the Bible 1. Because of the Author 2. Because of the Chief Character 3. Because of its Unity 4. Because of the plan of Redemption 5. Supplies our Basic Needs 6. Answers Basic Questions 7. Because it is indestructible 8. Because of its product

It tells us how to get to heaven Why We Love the Bible Let us Obey It It tells us how to get to heaven

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org May 21, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com