By Pastor Wayne Sibrava, Living Water Baptist Church —<\/p>\n
The Bible doesn\u2019t only contain the Word of God. The entire Bible IS the Word of God. It is total truth, without any mixture of error. The Bible is a love letter from God to humanity. It contains the greatest message of all time, which is that God loves us and offers us eternal life through Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n
In order to personally receive the love of God, a person, any person, must admit <\/b>that they are a sinner, believe<\/b> that Jesus died and that He rose again, and then confess <\/b>Jesus as one\u2019s personal Lord. I pray that all who read this will make this single most important and great decision. <\/p>\n
A person may ask, \u201cWhy would anyone believe that the Bible is truth, without any mixture of error?\u201d This is a very good question. For me, there are several reasons why I believe this. The first reason<\/b> is that this single book has more ancient manuscripts that absolutely prove its worthiness. No ancient writing of antiquity has as many manuscripts that prove their validity as the Bible.<\/p>\n
There are over 5,600 pieces, parchments, and scrolls of the original Old Testament writings, compared to the closest ancient writings in numbers of parchments. This fact is most compelling.<\/p>\n
Another reason<\/b> is the Bible\u2019s historical accuracy. Two years ago, I went to Israel and toured the country. Everywhere I went, I saw archaeological digs. Every time another rock is overturned in the Middle East, another Bible fact is proven to be exactly true.<\/p>\n
While there are many other reasons for believing that the Bible is God\u2019s perfect love letter to us, the most compelling <\/b>evidence is its transforming power. I have previously written that my childhood, up until my adulthood, was rocked by suicide, abuse, profanity, prejudice, and alcoholism. I was heading in that same direction. In 1974 I made a 3,000 mile journey from New York to California. I heard the Gospel: that Jesus died on the cross as a perfect sacrifice for my sins, was buried, and rose again.<\/p>\n
I repented of my sin, believed that Jesus died for me, and I confessed Him as my Lord. My life made a 180 degree about face. I finally found purpose in living, knowing that my sins were forgiven and that I would go to heaven and live forever when I die. <\/p>\n
There are many other irrefutable reasons for believing that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, without any mixture of error. But I desperately want you to know that God loves you and He has provided a way for you to know for sure that when you die, you will go to heaven. I appeal to you to admit t<\/b>hat you are a sinner, believe <\/b>that Jesus died to save you from your sin, and then confess <\/b>Jesus as your Lord. Never forget these words: John 3:16 (ESV) 16 \u201cFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. <\/b><\/p>\n
GOD LOVES YOU! Amen and amen!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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