May 18, 2017 the book of psalms is the only book in the bible that is actually written to god. I will strengthen you, though you do not know me, international standard version i am the lord, and there is no other besides me. But theres one book in the middlea big book right in the center of the biblethat is not only god speaking to us and giving us his word, but also god giving us a way to speak to him. Why is the bible different from other religious books. Why is the bible, and not other religious books, the word. There are other books after canonization of bible claiming to be inspired but they make clear historical and judgemental errors. No other book is written by the god of all creation. There is no other book that can change like the bible can. Be encouraged and grow your faith with daily and weekly devotionals. Aramaic bible in plain english and there is no salvation in any other man, for there is no other name under heaven given to the children of men by which it is necessary to receive life.
For example, during the middle ages in certain christian lands, the possession and reading of the bible in the vernacular the language of the common people was increasingly associated with heresy and dissent, says the book an introduction to the medieval bible. Read how the book of psalms is like no other biblical book your daily bible verse august 2 from your daily bible verse. Read gods word at anytime, anywhere using the youversion bible app. Daniel his life and visions point to gods plans of redemption and sovereign control of history. The bible a remarkable story of survival the bible is the most widely distributed book in history an estimated 4. From genesis 3, the sin of man and the promise of a saviour to come, to revelation 22, the restoration of all things, god speaks through his word to reveal himself. Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the lord, he is god in heaven above and on the earth below. Because god and only god knows and controls the future, all of his prophecies are correct. Jen wilkin wants to remind us that, while the bible is an extraordinary book, it is still a book, and reading it isnt as mystifying as were tempted to think. A book like no other and its companion volume, turning on the light, form a foundation for the series by explaining why and how to study the bible. The other bible contains 86 writings of ancient scriptures taken from gnostic gospels, dead sea scrolls, christian apocrypha, jewish pseudepigrapha, and jewish kabbalah. Confronting our modernday idols by kelly minter, is part of the unique living room series and is based the corresponding book.
No book is as important as the bible, and those who focus on it daily are blessed psalm 1. There is no other book like it on the face of the earth, both now or throughout history. Show me the verse in the bible that says no other book. Bring the beauty and truth of the bible into everyday life. Others have no fulfilled prophesies to claim that they are inspired.
It is the most widely translated book on the planet. This distinctly relational study for women, no other gods. It is harmonious, and when it talks about scientific or historical matters, it is always accurate. The bible meets life an introduction to the weekly themewhat does the bible say. There is no reason to believe that god would present further revelation to add to his word. While the traditional date of the book of revelation is a. The bible is actually two compilations put together at separate times. There will be a revised and expanded version of this study, including a new video component, coming out on december 1, 2017. How the book of psalms is like no other biblical book. The noncanonical books referenced in the bible includes pseudepigrapha, writings from hellenistic and other nonbiblical cultures, and lost works of known or unknown status. And there is salvation in none other, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among people by which we must be saved. The king james version remains one of the greatest landmarks in the english tongue.
May 24, 2017 read the english standard version esv bible translation on bible gateway read the book of psalms esv on bible gateway the psalms are the only extended portion of scripture written directly to god as a collection of heartfelt prayers. There is no other book like it in the entire world. Because the bible is our foundation for truth, we know anything that contradicts goes against the bible isnt true. God wants to save allthe end of the worldbeing savedeclipsesolar eclipsethe call of god. The biblea book from god watchtower online library. The chronicles of the kings of israel is again mentioned in 1 kings 16. Mar 26, 2011 one of the proverbs does say that to the making of many books there is no end, and much devotion to them is wearisome, but even some of the new testament writers quoted from writings other than the scriptures. For the word of god is living and active, sharper than any twoedged sword. The book is based moodys expositional sermons through the book in his wheaton, il church.
Books written by men come closest to the truth only when they accurately reflect the message of gods infallible book. The new testament is the addition made by christians to include. In two minutes, jen reminds us of some of the basic training we all had in high school english, and gives us a few simple tips for finding what we need in any book, including the book. The unrivaled pursuit of christ the living room series minter, kelly on. The bible begins by giving a historical account of what once was, a world created perfect and in perfect harmony with god. Jan 02, 2020 other books can be beneficial and include truth, but only the bible is godbreathed and inspired 2 timothy 3. The unrivaled pursuit of christ includes fresh content, activities, recipes, and eight video teaching sessions. New testament but simply to his own scroll, the book of revelation itself.
I grew up in a religious family and was taught to believe the bible came from god, but i dont hold to that anymore. Blog how the book of psalms is like no other biblical book. Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth. There are no other books that should be considered as part of the bible. And nowhere in the bible are gods initiative and control expressed more clearly and pervasively than in the book of the prophet ezekiel. The bible has been burned and banished by more people and cultures than any other book. And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god will. When we compare the bible with, say, the koran or the book of mormon, we find some very important differences. Why is the bible, and not other religious books, the word of god. The bible could only have survived these attacks due to divine preservation.
But subtler idols can sometimes take the form of sweet loved ones, instagramable. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. No creed but christ, no book but the bible the christian. When god does something completely out of the ordinary, the bible credits him for it.
Most books of the old testament mention prophets, who speak on gods behalf. Jul 30, 2018 i dont know of any book that makes claims like these ps 119. The bible is the truth by which we test claims from other religions. The bible has been published in 2,123 different languages. These congregations share historical roots with other, similarly named. Buy a cheap copy of the other bible book by anonymous. Where in the bible does it say no other books besides the.
More than 90 percent of the people in the world can read the bible in their own language. No creed but christ, no book but the bible, no law but love, no name but the divine. There is no scholarly consensus as to when the hebrew bible canon was fixed. Im sure it has a lot to teach us, but so do other books. In a book like no other, you will discover the marvelous features of scripture, as well as the lifechanging benefits of. A new edition of our classic, the other bible, including a new index, new cover, and a new introduction from the author to bring the other bible up to date. Confronting our modern day idols to anyone looking to enrich their faith. The truth about the apocrypha and the lost books of the bible. The bible ought then to be studied as no other book is. The romans burned it, the government banned it from the masses during the middle ages, atheists ridicule it. The bible has survived many vicious attacks by powerful people. No evidence for jesus outside bible the church of truth. Building each other up encouraging each other forgiving each other foundation having other gods helping each other holding each other accountable hurting other believers judging other christians judging other people love each other loving each other no other foundation other faiths other gods other religions praying for.
While god calls us to glorify him in every area of life, this does not exclude christians from reading other books in addition to the bible that can help us grow in our walk with him and better serve others. Is it good to read christian books in addition to reading the bible. Jun 26, 2015 no other name hes able 2015 lead vox draylin young ibc choir purchase cd at purchase dvdsheet musicsplit tracks and more at h. One study indicated that half of the american population reads some portion of the bible at least once a month. This is the town which was full of joy, living without fear of danger, saying in her heart, i am, and there is no other. In fact, only the bible and those religions rooted in the bible including islam and the christian sects, like mormonism claim to have books that are actual revelation from god. Is it possible that more books could be added to the bible. We must interact with this book in an intimate way, allowing our lives to be examined and changed by its piercing truths.
Holman christian standard bible i am yahweh, and there is no other. It is unique in its continuity, its translations, its circulation, its survival throughout the ages, its teachings and its influence. Other books can be beneficial and include truth, but only the bible is godbreathed and inspired 2 timothy 3. On the other hand, no other book has prompted so much scrutiny and criticism. The group of christians known as the christian churches or churches of christ are. And each week, more than a million people get a bible. Its the person of jesus that the bible calls us to consider. Does the fact that the bible states that nothing should be. Each session of the bible study is made up of three sections. The christian bible is a history book and many other history books exist.
One of the most famous books not included in the new testament is the so called gospel of thomas. One of the proverbs does say that to the making of many books there is no end, and much devotion to them is wearisome, but even some of the new testament writers quoted from writings other than the scriptures. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take. As an example of the truth of gods word, the bible is also the only book that contains hundreds of fulfilled prophecies predictions about the future that came true.
It is, after all, the living word of god and should be treated as such. A new edition of our classic, the other bible, including a new inde. There is no man more ignorant than the man who does not know the truths found in this book. This study will challenge women to evaluate the modernday idols in our culture and embrace a deeper, more meaningful relationship with jesus. Like no other is an 8session bible study book that explores the life of christ with each session focusing on a major point about jesus. No other gods is based on the same theme as her book by the same title, however they are stand alone products with different material and do not directly correspond. Like no other group member book includes a small group experience for eight sessions, applicable scripture, key word study, and a life application section called live it out. Reading the variations of these jewish and early christian writings shed light on the religion and faith of early christians who didnt fit the mold that became the catholic church. Nov, 2014 jen wilkin wants to remind us that, while the bible is an extraordinary book, it is still a book, and reading it isnt as mystifying as were tempted to think. Why the bible is so special it is like no other book the grass withers, the flower fades but the word of our god will stand forever. The unrivaled pursuit of christ the living room series.
Read the english standard version esv bible translation on bible gateway read the book of psalms esv on bible gateway the psalms are the only extended portion of scripture written directly to god as a collection of heartfelt prayers. Nevertheless, these books are not lost books of the bible. The length of the book is perfect, as i didnt feel overwelmed at the start, but ended wishing for more. I will give you the strength you need, although you do not know me. If the book of mormon and other modern scriptures are the work of uninspired men or. The exception, of course, is when the bible references other inspired books within itself. One of the proverbs does say that to the making of many books there is no end, and much devotion to them is wearisome, but even some of the new testament. That statement may seem obvious, but even christians need a constant reminder that everything in our faith is built upon the person and work of jesus christ. Those are essentially the questions that the book of galatians in the bible answers, and these and other questions are answered well through josh moodys new book, no other gospel. Other books mentioned in the bible that are not inspired, book of war, jasher, gad, remembrance, judgment by matt slicksometimes, cult groups will attempt to justify the existence of newly inspired books i. How the book of psalms is like no other biblical book your. No other book has shaped the beliefs of so many people over such a long period of time. What makes the bible different than other holy books.
The commissioning of the king james bible took place in 1604 at the hampton court conference outside of london. Show me the verse in the bible that says no other book compares to. The bible begins with the very beginning of humanitygenesisand ends with the end of humanity as we know itrevelation. No other book has been so chopped, knifed, sifted, scrutinized, and vilified. With the youversion bible app, you can read, watch, listen, and share on your smartphone or tablet, and online at bible.
No other book as unique as the bible the jesus site. Christian churches and churches of christ wikipedia. The book of shemaiah the prophet and visions of iddo the seer also called story of the prophet iddo or the annals of the prophet iddo is mentioned in the 2nd book of chronicles. A greater eagerness and more careful and candid study to find out. Some claim that this verse states that the bible is complete, and no other. The book of mormon is very similar to the bible and even quotes from it liberally. I dont see why you think the bible is any different from other ancient books. Just because the bible references another book does not mean that that book is inspired. Noncanonical books referenced in the bible wikipedia. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.
God himself in the book of hosea around 4 and in the book of isaiah around 4311 other areas will have it as well but these two stick out in my mind says that besides him there is no other savior. No other name hes able indiana bible college youtube. Gods call, everyonefullness of the kingdomconversion, gods demands forchanging directionrevival, corporateturning to god. As a result, many are unfamiliar with the apostles creed. The bible has been attacked and criticized more than any other book in history.
Most important, only the bible offers the free gift of salvation. A book like no other and its companion volume, turning on the light, form a foundation for the light for your path series by explaining why and how to study the bible. In a book like no other, you will discover the marvelous features of scripture, as well as the lifechanging benefits. Share scripture with friends, highlight and bookmark passages, and create a daily habit with bible plans.
May 15, 2017 no other religious book can make this claim. Includes the biblical scripture, overview of the text, and discussion questionslive it out focuses on. It also gives us good advice and contains many prophecies that have already come true. Bible verses about no other foundation bible verses related to no other foundation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. What book on philosophy or religion or psychology or belles lettres of classical or modern times has been subject to such a mass attack as the bible. The 2 books of the bible that dont mention god overview bible. There are these other books which makes judgments against christians for believing things that they do not nor have they ever believed. Sometimes, paul appealed to other writings acts 17 when communicating christ to others, but the vast majority of his references are to the inspired writings of the old testament.
Join don blackwell as he looks at the background and. Added to this, the bible is the number one bestseller in the world and has been for centuries. Approach the bible like no other book clover sites. John macarthur shows that the best way to discover the one true god is not through philosophical discourse but a careful study of scripturethe primary place where god has chosen to reveal himself. There are other reasons which could be explained in greater detail such as the testimony of the early church, the witness of history and archaeology, and the evidence of changed lives throughout the centuries, to name but a few. This version of the no other gods bible study is the original edition. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god. Other books can be beneficial and include truth, but only the bible is. I purchased this book on a recommendation from a womans ministry in south carolina.
This is in the christian so called bible which is nothing more than the hebrewjewish. Readers who enjoyed the book, will further understand the topic of confronting false gods by participating in this bible study written in kellys personal and genuine writing style. As such, the layout of the psalms provides the reader with a wonderful platform for meditation. Rising above all other events in prophetic significance in the book of. Rabbinic judaism recognizes the 24 books of the masoretic text, commonly called the tanakh or hebrew bible, as authoritative. England made shakespeare, but the bible made england victor hugo, cited by mead.