How would you answer that question? Some folks view the Bible as a book of do’s and don’ts. A rule book. Where do you find those rules?
Someone else may see the Bible as an answer book about how the world began, how God told His early followers to destroy His enemies, that we can all be thankful our parents didn’t give us names like Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 4:4) -- a name only our mom could pronounce.
The Bible is far more informative than to teach us a list of rules to follow, and is certainly not so mediocre than to merely give us joy for having a shorter, easier-to-pronounce-name.
The Bible tells us the ways in which God communicates His Word to His creation, and it particularly teaches us about His Son, Jesus.
In the beginning of your Bible, Jesus is there, in the Creation of all things (Genesis 1:26). In the New Testament Scriptures it is said of Jesus, “For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth...all things have been created by Him and for Him” (Colossians 1:16).
The New Testament Scriptures present the teachings and miracles of Jesus, how He was betrayed and crucified, His ascension back into heaven, then the establishment of His church. Here we find the four Gospels, written by the eyewitnesses of all that Jesus said and did.
In the Gospel of John he closes the book by stating, “Many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book. But these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name” (John 20:30-31).
Jesus is the focus of the entire Bible, and in it is revealed God’s eternal message of hope, love, peace, and salvation for you.
The Book of Acts describes the establishment of the Lord’s church. By comparing your church with the revealed early church, can you see the parallels? If not, please research some doctrines in those churches around you: do they closely resemble the first-century church, the church for which Christ died?
We often refer to one disciple of Jesus as “doubting Thomas.” He may have questioned -- Thomas may have been unsure about the resurrected Jesus, but his final declaration must also be yours and all who believe in Jesus as their Lord and Savior: “my Lord and my God” (John 20:29). Do you see how Jesus mentions you in that last verse, if you are truly a believer in Him, and see Him as God’s Son?