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For 30 years, Christian leader and spiritual adviser Billy Graham has been offering advice to the thousands of readers who share their problems ...
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Is The Bible Just for Preachers?
By Billy Graham, Tribune Media Services
Q: My grandmother gave me a Bible a few weeks ago when I graduated
from high school but I can't make any sense out of it. For one thing,
the language is so old-fashioned that I can't understand it. Is the
Bible just for preachers? -- V.J.
A: Your grandmother gave you the greatest gift she possibly could -- the Word of God. The Bible isn't just another book; it isn't even one of the greatest books that has ever been written. The Bible is God's Word, given to us so we can come to know Him, love Him and serve Him. As the psalmist said, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105).
And I want to assure you that the Bible isn't just for preachers! God wants to speak to you -- and He will, if you will make the effort to listen to His Word and apply it to your life. The Bible says, "Do not merely listen to the word. ... Do what it says" (James 1:22).
How can you do this? First, get a Bible you can understand. Perhaps your grandmother gave you an older translation that she has loved over the years -- but if you find it difficult to understand, a newer translation will be of more use to you. You don't want to offend your grandmother, of course, but your Christian bookstore can suggest a modern translation you can use in addition to the one she gave you.
Then set aside time each day to read your Bible -- even if it's only a few minutes at first. I suggest you begin with one of the Gospels (such as John). There you will discover the greatest news of all -- that God loves you, and Christ came to save you.
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This news arrived on: 07/16/2008
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07-17-2008 07:44
Kay Akharurme wrote:
Is The Bible Just For Preachers
The answer to this is NO! cos the bible it said is for our example and this means not just the preachers, afterall it is said God loves us all and that's why He gave His only begotten son to die for our salvation.
Now if we are talking of the language, then there are new versions that used modern english but I would advice a later version of King James.
I must add at this juction that the Bible portrays the life style God expects from us to bring us peace and prosperity, and also how to please God.
Now if we are talking of the language, then there are new versions that used modern english but I would advice a later version of King James.
I must add at this juction that the Bible portrays the life style God expects from us to bring us peace and prosperity, and also how to please God.
07-16-2008 14:01
Kathleen Smith wrote:
Bible versions
I have a problem with telling someone to get and read a newer version of the Bible. So many of the "NEWER" versions have so many changes (thousands), deletions of words and entire versus, additions and errors as to change the meaning of the verse. It may be "easier to read" but certainly does not perserve the word of GOD.
The words of the Lord are pure words - Thou shalt perserve them from this generation for ever. Psalm 12:6-7
I believe that the King James Bible is the preserved word of God and GOD is not the author of confusion!
The words of the Lord are pure words - Thou shalt perserve them from this generation for ever. Psalm 12:6-7
I believe that the King James Bible is the preserved word of God and GOD is not the author of confusion!
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