After reading this book, all I can say is "WOW!" It has been a valuable resource for life here in Utah. Being a Christian has put me in a minority group - and one I'm not use to being a part of, but now I'm a proud member. I have felt discriminated against living here because I am a Christian for numerous reasons. There is a legitimate feeling of isolation for Christians living here. I have had lengthy conversations with others who have experienced the exact same emotions.
This book has given me the support and knowledge I need to head out into the "mission field" on a daily basis. I make no secrets that I am a Christian and that my kids attend a Christian school, that I attend Bible study and that we are a part of a fantastic church. I don't go wearing that information across my chest like a neon sign, but I don't back away from the topic either.
This book goes into depth about how we can know that what is in the Bible is the TRUTH! It has not been misinterpreted or translated incorrectly by any means. This book explains how science has proven the Bible is accurate, how history and archeology have proven it's accuracy as well as how literature has also proven it's accuracy. As if that wasn't enough, the author explains how all of the prophets were 100% accurate in their messages from God. In Deuteronomy 18:22, Moses says "If the prophet speaks in the Lord's name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the Lord did not give that message. That prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be feared."
There are approximately 3800 accounts in the Bible where the it claims to be the words of God. According to 2 Timothy 3:16, "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 corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right." Paul was talking about ALL scripture, not just the Old Testament. In 2 Peter 1:20-21 we find the author discussing how scripture is the words of God, given by the Holy Spirt and dictated through men who recorded them without error. "Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in scripture ever came from the prophet's own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God."
After reading this book, I have NO DOUBT that the Bible is the inspired and preserved word of God. I have looked up the information and found it to be valid. I trust the Bible to be accurate and will never doubt it's validity. In Matthew 24:35, it says "Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear."
I have shared much of this book with my husband who has actually shown interest in reading it - he NEVER reads! I have also lent this heavily highlighted copy out to another friend who also NEVER reads...I have a feeling she'll at least read the highlighted portions! I would love to lend this out to anyone else who'd like to take a look at it. I warn you, once you read it, you may never be the same. It has just reinforced what I have always believed and now I feel even stronger about my beliefs.
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