2. The Bible​—A Book From God

1 THE BIBLE IS FROM GOD

“All Scripture is inspired of God.”​—2 Timothy 3:16

How is the Bible different from any other book?

The Bible has been translated into about 2,600 languages, and billions of copies have been printed.

It gives us information that we cannot find anywhere else.

• 1 Thessalonians 2:13

  The Author of the Bible is God.

• 2 Peter 1:21

  God guided men to express his thoughts.

2 THE BIBLE IS A BOOK OF PROPHECY

“God . . . cannot lie.”​—Titus 1:2

Why can you trust the Bible?

• Isaiah 44:27–45:2

  Hundreds of years before it happened, the Bible prophesied how Babylon would be conquered.

• 2 Timothy 3:1-5

  Bible prophecies are being fulfilled now.

• Numbers 23:19

  We can trust what the Bible says about the future.

3 THE BIBLE IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU

“I, Jehovah, am your God, the One teaching you to benefit yourself.”​—Isaiah 48:17

What have you learned about the Bible?

• Job 26:7; Isaiah 40:22

  What the Bible says about scientific matters is accurate.

• Numbers 20:2-12

  Bible writers were honest.

• Matthew 5-7

  Jesus gave us advice on how to be happy, how to get along with others, how to pray, and how to view money.

4 THE BIBLE CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

“The word of God is alive and exerts power.”​—Hebrews 4:12

What can God’s Word do for you?

• It can help you to understand God’s purpose.

• It can help you to know what kind of person you are.

• It can help you to understand what God expects of you.

God wants you to read, study, and love the Bible.