Bible Made Simple

Recently, I watched a video called Visualized Bible Study Series. It covers very basic bible concepts which make the Bible very clear. I've been learning these principles since I was a very young child, and I even learned some new things. This study help has only reaffirmed my faith, and what I have been taught. As I mentioned before, I have been taught these principles since I was very young. However, now that I am old enough to decide for myself, I still believe it to be true. I was always encouraged to read the Bible for myself, and to follow along in worship services. I will share some of these basic principles in a series of posts.

First, I want to share some basic facts about the Bible itself. It is the Holy and inspired word of God, (2 Timothy 3:16) ,written by about 40 different men. These men lived over a period of 1600 years and could not possibly have known each other, or consulted each other. They came from various backgrounds, and classes. They wrote and spoke different languages. These 40 men do not contradict each other. Have you ever talked to 40 different people, and gotten the same story on any one subject? No, because facts get changed over time, and with different people. These men were guided by God, and therefore were united in their writings. Also, every person, event, and geographical location is in harmony with secular history.

Secondly, the Bible follows natural, or scientific laws. Creation is a perfect example of this. Some basic elements of science are time, force, energy, space and matter. The very first verse of the Bible uses these principles. In the beginning (time) God (force) created (energy) the heavens (space) and the earth (matter). I think it is interesting that God's first command was "Let there be light" Light is necessary to maintain all other life. Next, he created water and dry land. Then was vegetation. Plants can't live without soil or water. Animals came after plants. That gave animals plants to eat. People were created last. There is a logical succession to the plan of creation. It is also interesting to note that everything was created fully grown, and ready to reproduce. I can answer the question about which came first, the chicken or egg. The answer is the chicken, because God created everything adult sized. I look around my home, and places I've visited and see God's grand creation. I am convinced of creation, not merely because the Bible says it (although, that is good enough reason) but because the beauty and wonder of the world could not have "just happened." Someone very intelligent knew what they were doing. This could only be an all-knowing, supreme being. It makes a lot more sense to me than a big bang, or evolving from monkeys.

There is a lot to say on the subject of the Bible, and I will continue with future posts. Comments are welcome.