God Breathed

II Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV) Says, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."

The above passage of scripture tells us that the Bible is God-breathed. It is written by men, but authored by God. It is written for doctrine to tell us what to believe, for reproof to tell us what is wrong, for correction to tell us how to correct wrongs, and for instruction in righteousness meaning to tell us how to live. It further serves to ensure that we may be perfect meaning capable and proficient having everything needed to do what God wants. It uses the words thoroughly furnished meaning thoroughly equipped. The Bible is God's inspired Word and properly used and applied, it provides all we need for life and ministry.

The Bible has sold more copies than any other book in history, and continues to be the greatest seller of books to date. It amazes me that even though it is filled with prophesies that have come to pass, some hundreds of  years after they were written, and some that are coming to pass right before our very eyes, that there remain individuals who do not believe in God. I think if non-believers took the time to examine the Bible in its entirety, they may come to realize that it is in fact one hundred percent truth.

If the Bible had been labeled a history book and taught in schools, I have no doubt there would be fewer non-believers. Students have no problem believing whatever their teachers, in any subject, teach them from a textbook written by man. For instance, although we were not present to see George Washington cross the Delaware River, or to witness tea being dumped into the Boston Harbor we believe it to be true. People have no problem accepting recorded events such as these, but when it comes to recorded history included in the Bible many have difficulty accepting it to be factual.

I personally have no doubt whatsoever that the scripture is God-breathed, and that it is one hundred percent truth. I am certain of this because of all the many promises found in scripture that God has kept for me personally. He has never failed to fulfill a promise. If a person wants proof of that they can read the Bible and find hundreds of promises he has made and kept, while finding not a single one that he has broken.

The Bible is a miracle in and of itself, if you think about it.  Consider the size of the Bible, and then think about the fact that there is scripture pertaining to any and every subject you can imagine found within its pages. When I look back on my high school years and the reports I was assigned to write, I think about searching through a large stack of encyclopedias to do research on just one topic, and sometimes finding nothing of any help in any of them. That for me puts into  perspective what a miracle the Bible truly is, in that it contains scripture relating to all topics yet it is just one book. Is this more proof that the Bible is a divine God-breathed work? In my opinion absolutely, and I see no room whatsoever for anyone to dispute that.

There are several points to be made to support the fact that the Bible is one hundred percent, God-breathed truth, but in spite of that there will always be people who attempt to dispute it. These people will never succeed in doing so because it is simply not possible. I often wonder why people work so hard to try and disclaim something so great, and something they need so desperately whether they realize it or not. I wonder why they would seek to take God out of everything without ever giving the Bible the consideration that it so obviously deserves. I wonder if they ever ask themselves the question what if the believers are right, I'm wrong, and I miss out on spending eternity in heaven?

If you haven't accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, I urge you to do so immediately. Right where you are go to God in prayer, ask Him to forgive you of all your sins, tell Him you believe that Jesus was born, that He died on the cross for your sins, and that He rose again. Ask Him to come into your heart, and be your Lord and Savior. Accepting God's precious gift of salvation is without a doubt the greatest decision you will ever make.

If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you, leave me a message and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.