would like to begin my essay by saying that the value that the word of god that is written in the bible has significant meaning to me personally. The bible personally serves me as a guiding light in my life when there are any uncertainties. The words which make up the stories of the bible are profoundly important to me spiritually and culturally. My own understanding of the bible comesfrom experiences that I have had in my life such as attending church services and bible studies growing up as
Personally, Bible reading has increase over the years tremendously. There were years of not owning a Bible at home, during my childhood or adult years of life. There was a struggle at one point learning how to read the Bible, that is, people talk about the story that was inside the Bible, but there was no personal reading time. The initial purchase of a Bible was in the year of 1993, by a door-to-door sales person whose Bible resemble a purse. Even then, the Bible collect dust on the self, because
cover.” My Bible can get me through my life. The Bible is important to me, because it tells me everything I need to know, helps me when I’m going through a lot, and it pulls me closer to God. First and foremost, the Bible tells me everything I need to know. It has information that I never knew that I need to know. It will carry me throughout my life and teach me more. It tells me ways to be nicer to my parents and family when an argument comes. It also tells me what is best for me in my life. Sometimes
When studying the Bible, it is important to understand its origins; for me, I I have become enlightened, but troubled after learning about the subject. I found the unit, as a whole, very important and a positive experience for me. But, with this comes much apprehension and confusion as to the strength of the Bible. Generally, I find the theology behind the numerous aspects of the Bible not only, helpful, but also fascinating. Learning about the four different views about God’s role in the inspiration
Bibliology, as most Christians know, is the study of the Bible, which is God’s word. The word “Bible” comes from the Greek word biblion, which means book. The original writings were prepared on papyrus, which was a plant that was cut into strips and dried. The word “Scriptures" comes from the Greek word graphe, which means writings. The idea of “Scripture” saying something is presented to us in the Bible, and is equivalent to God speaking. The Bible was written over a one thousand and five hundred year
challenged my personal belief system forcing me to reexamine what I hold to be true. It is in those moments that I resort back to that which I view as sacred for assurance and use as a gauge by which to measure and test these new ideas. Whether it be the Holy Scriptures that contain the written explanation of my faith or one of the tenets contained therein, I find both knowledge to defend my personal beliefs and assurance to stand on what I believe is truth. While there are a number of aspects of my faith
was significant to me in my early life and childhood, was the Holy Bible. For the sake of not wanted to get into the commonly used explanations, of why the Bible has made such a big impact on other people and me. I will do my best to change it up a bit, by tell numerous stories in this paper on the topic of religion and the Bible. To extend the length and quality of this paper, will tell only stories that were crucial to me learning about the Bible or the religion in general. My Knowledge of the things
fifty years is the Holy Bible. With just shy of four trillion copies the number of Bibles surpasses its closest competitor by over three trillion copies. Why is it that so many love this old book? The answer is simple, yet its truth is complex—so complex that it is impossible to fully describe the beauty or the power of it. I have grown to love the Bible because it is a revealing book. The Bible is a revealing book by showing us the perfect example of Christ. It teaches me the perfect model of faith
Throughout my life, I have turned to the Bible for guidance and understanding. My mother encouraged me to be involved with the church. Two previous experiences that impacted my life included learning that no age limit applies to God’s kingdom, and my future is planned. Jesus has place for children in his kingdom was concept that I didn’t fully grasp until I was a teenager. In my home, my parents raised their grandchildren. She would read a children’s Bible to them and I would listen. During
Adam and Eve, who disobeyed him or one would say sinned against Him (The Catholic Study Bible, Genesis 3:6). Although Adam and Eve disobeyed God, His love and mercy for them was so much that he forgave them. Abraham also sinned, yet God forgave him. Isaac, son of Abraham, followed God’s commandments and was faithful to Him. Isaac prayed to God to ask to allow his wife, Rebekah, to conceive (The Catholic Study Bible, Genesis 25:21). God answered Isaac’s prayer because He knows what’s best and because