No 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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United Methodist Doctrinal Standards
Christians have use Holy Scripture to guide their work.
Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from A Birmingham Jail.
How did Martin Luther King Jr. use Scripture to guide his work?
Read Movies, TV and The Bible.
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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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You can go more indepth and explore the adult Bible study pages:
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?