1. Welcome

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

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

9. 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: Fear, Keep
3. What is our Destiny ?
Jn.5: Life/damnation

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

11. 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.”

12. 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

13. “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.” Cor. 11:1
It Just Works

14. 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

15. 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

17. Nelson Chapel Church of Christ
5039 Six Mile Road
Maryville, Tn
May 21, 2017
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
2705 Druid Hill Dr.
Maryville, Tn