1 1 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE The Bible is a work of Fiction.

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1 1 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE The Bible is a work of Fiction

HISTORICAL FIGURATIVE POETIC

My God, my God! Why have you forsaken me? Why do you remain so distant? Why do you ignore my cries for help? Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night you hear my voice, but I find no relief. Psalm 22:1-2 (NLT)

HISTORICAL FIGURATIVE POETIC DOCTRINAL PROPHETIC INSTRUCTIVE

2 2 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE The Miracles are Disposable

THEY DO STILL HAPPEN GOD REVEALS HIMSELF THROUGH BIBLE

“If they won't listen to Moses and the prophets, they won't listen even if someone rises from the dead.” Luke 16:31 (NLT)

THEY DO STILL HAPPEN GOD REVEALS HIMSELF THROUGH BIBLE BIBLE MIRACLES OVER THOUSANDS OF YRS

3 3 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE The Bible has been Distorted Through the Years

If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book. And if anyone removes any of the words of this prophetic book, God will remove that person's share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book. Revelation 22:18-19 (NLT)

3 3 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE The Bible has been Distorted Through the Years

4 4 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE The Bible Contradicts Itself

Josh McDowell

5 5 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE The Bible is Boring and Irrelevant

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT)

6 6 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE The Bible is Just a Good Book

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 (NLT)

Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. John 10:9 (NLT)