Friday, October 29, 2010
God Will Win His Case in Court
It’s an amazing compilation of literature, written by men who were supernaturally inspired. As a result, it has become the bestseller of all times. According to the publishers of Publications International, as of 2007 the Bible had sold almost 6 billion copies. The next two closest books were Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong at 900 million and The Qur'an at 800 million. Those numbers do not likely take into account the many hand written manuscripts, covertly printed issues or the many digital copies that have been made throughout the centuries.
In defiance of probability the sixty-six books of the Bible were written by forty authors over a period of sixteen hundred years and yet they all agree as if they had been written by one author. Even more astonishing are the number of events which were written about in Scripture before they came to pass; the prophecies of the Bible are notorious and are still being fulfilled. Most notable are the scriptures that predicted the birth, life and death of Jesus Christ - hundreds of years before He was born.
Because of it’s divine authorship we should not be surprised that the Bible has been profoundly loved and hated. Multitudes have been willing to give their lives to defend this great book. Conversely, many others (especially controlling governmental leaders and intolerant intellectuals) have berated, banned and burned it. This begs the question: “Why does the Bible illicit such strong feelings?” A short answer might be: “Because it works.” It was written to communicate God’s thoughts to mankind. Mankind either embrace God as Creator and King, or he resists His benevolent rule. Either response can be dramatic.
Millions of believers have chosen to read, believe and apply Biblical principles to their lives. The results are life-changing. There are innumerable testimonies documenting the power and beauty of God’s living Word. The Bible stands as evidence that God is real, God is good, and God wants to give every person an abundant life. I would encourage you to give it a test drive; see for yourself why so many people trust this fascinating book.
Keep in mind, however, that ultimately you and I will not be the judge of this book. The very events foretold in Scripture have, or will one day, come to pass, proving its words to be true and trustworthy. For example, we are already seeing trends toward a one world government, a one world monetary system, and a one world religion – these were often scoffed at in past centuries, but they are now widely promoted. These trends prove the accuracy and relevancy of this best-selling book which will one day be exhibit “A” in the courtroom of the cosmos. This is how the Bible puts it: “Even if everyone else is a liar, God is true. As the Scriptures say about him: ‘You will be proved right in what you say, and you will win your case in court.’” (Romans 3:4NLT)
When it’s all said and done God will win his case. He will be proven to be a good and loving God. His story of creation, salvation and eternity will be played out despite his many detractors. His love and goodness will prove to be more powerful than cultures, religions and philosophies of secularism, hate or godlessness. He will win His case in court.
In defiance of probability the sixty-six books of the Bible were written by forty authors over a period of sixteen hundred years and yet they all agree as if they had been written by one author. Even more astonishing are the number of events which were written about in Scripture before they came to pass; the prophecies of the Bible are notorious and are still being fulfilled. Most notable are the scriptures that predicted the birth, life and death of Jesus Christ - hundreds of years before He was born.
Because of it’s divine authorship we should not be surprised that the Bible has been profoundly loved and hated. Multitudes have been willing to give their lives to defend this great book. Conversely, many others (especially controlling governmental leaders and intolerant intellectuals) have berated, banned and burned it. This begs the question: “Why does the Bible illicit such strong feelings?” A short answer might be: “Because it works.” It was written to communicate God’s thoughts to mankind. Mankind either embrace God as Creator and King, or he resists His benevolent rule. Either response can be dramatic.
Millions of believers have chosen to read, believe and apply Biblical principles to their lives. The results are life-changing. There are innumerable testimonies documenting the power and beauty of God’s living Word. The Bible stands as evidence that God is real, God is good, and God wants to give every person an abundant life. I would encourage you to give it a test drive; see for yourself why so many people trust this fascinating book.
Keep in mind, however, that ultimately you and I will not be the judge of this book. The very events foretold in Scripture have, or will one day, come to pass, proving its words to be true and trustworthy. For example, we are already seeing trends toward a one world government, a one world monetary system, and a one world religion – these were often scoffed at in past centuries, but they are now widely promoted. These trends prove the accuracy and relevancy of this best-selling book which will one day be exhibit “A” in the courtroom of the cosmos. This is how the Bible puts it: “Even if everyone else is a liar, God is true. As the Scriptures say about him: ‘You will be proved right in what you say, and you will win your case in court.’” (Romans 3:4NLT)
When it’s all said and done God will win his case. He will be proven to be a good and loving God. His story of creation, salvation and eternity will be played out despite his many detractors. His love and goodness will prove to be more powerful than cultures, religions and philosophies of secularism, hate or godlessness. He will win His case in court.
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