Great Bible Truths
The
Bible, God's word, is true from cover to cover. God's great truths are for both
time and eternity. Following are some great Bible truths which should help in
preparing for eternity.
God
is real. The first words of the Bible speak of God. "In the
beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1) Only a
fool would say there is no God and only a fool would say no to God. "The
fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God…" (Psalm 14:1)
The
Bible is God’s inspired word. "All Scripture is given by inspiration of
God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly
equipped for every good work." (II Timothy 3:16-17) The Bible is simple,
profound, beautiful, deep and powerful. It will not
pass away. (Matthew 24:35)
Salvation
is only through Jesus. Jesus
came to save His people from sin. "And she will bring forth a Son, and you
shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins."
(Matthew 1:21) His mission was that of seeking and saving the lost. (Luke
19:19) There is no other in whom salvation is found. "Nor is there
salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men
by which we must be saved." (Acts
Though
salvation is available through Jesus, not all are saved. God desires
the salvation of everyone. (I Timothy 2:4) Even though God desires salvation
for all the majority of mankind is still lost. (Matthew 7:13-14)
Only
those that obey the gospel will be saved. God's vengeance will be taken
on those who obey not the Gospel of Christ. (II Thessalonians 1:8-10) To obey the gospel one must hear the word (Romans
Have you obeyed the gospel? Are you faithful to God? If you died today would you go to heaven?