Living Power

The Bible is a really old book. How can it possibly affect me?

God’s Response

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Hebrews 4:12

Because the Bible is the Word of God, it is the only “living” document. In other words, it is relevant for all people in all places in any time period. It is as contemporary as the heart of God and as relevant as your most urgent need. As God’s Word, the Bible is also powerful, but it will not affect you until you read it. Even reading it is not enough, because you need to do what it says. A great prayer to say each time you sit down to read the Bible is, “Lord, open your Word to me and open me to your Word.”

This Is Promising

The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8