Lesson 1
How You Can Find Out What God Requires
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What important information is contained in the Bible? (1) |
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Who is the Bible's author? (2) |
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Why should you study the Bible? (3) |
1. The Bible is a precious gift from God. It is like a letter from a
loving father to his children. It tells us the truth about God—who
he is and what he stands for. It explains how to cope with problems and
how to find true happiness. The Bible alone tells us what we must do to
please God.—Psalm 1:1-3; Isaiah
48:17, 18.
2. The Bible was written by some 40 different men over a period
of 1,600 years, beginning in 1513 B.C.E. It is made up of 66 little
books. Those who wrote the Bible were inspired by God. They wrote
his thoughts, not their own. So God in heaven, not any human on
earth, is the Author of the Bible.—2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 2 Peter
1:20, 21.
3. God made sure that the Bible was accurately copied and preserved.
More Bibles have been printed than any other book. Not everyone
will be happy to see you studying the Bible, but do not let that
stop you. Your eternal future depends on your getting to know
God and doing his will despite any opposition.—Matthew 5:10-12;
John 17:3.
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