Why Is Such An Old Book Still Significant Today?


Moving ScrollNo original manuscripts of any of the books of the Bible exist today.

So why is it so important?

 

As Christians, we turn to the Bible for:

assurance,
guidance,
inspiration,
and truth.

United Methodists believe that Holy Scripture contains all things necessary to salvation. Read about United Methodists' belief in Scripture.


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Our Journey

United Methodist Doctrinal Standards


The Bible in Today's Culture

Christians have use Holy Scripture to guide their work.

Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from A Birmingham Jail.

Read Movies, TV and The Bible.

  • Why has The Bible become a focus of t.v. shows, movies, music, etc.?

  • After reading these articles, why do you think that people still use the Bible today?

T.V. Character, Ned Flanders, from the cartoon, "The Simpsons" is an example of the way in which popular culture has become intrigued with The Bible.

So, if it's significant today, what's the future of the Bible?


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Christian Art


Remember When... | From Spoken to Written Word | Who Wrote the Bible? | Influences on These Stories | How Did the Books become part of the Bible? | Why is such an old book still significant today? | What's the future of the Bible?

 

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