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Christianity in a Changing Society (RE 1) Property of: Cariscal, Shenny Jeslie Ten Important Reasons Why One PRAYS *In physical nutrition...

Christianity in a Changing Society (RE 1) Property of: Cariscal, Shenny Jeslie Ten Important Reasons Why One PRAYS *In physical nutrition a steady diet of only one type of food does not help a person grow. I should pray because prayer… Similarly in spiritual nutrition a steady diet of one type of - acknowledges God’s power and goodness prayer does not help the believer to mature. - assures us of the Lord’s presence - brings blessings from God *The best thing to do when you don’t feel like PRAYING is to - encourages our growth in faith talk to God about it. - fulfills God’s command - helps us align our will with God’s will The Bible - is a witness to others - reveals God and His purpose to us WHAT IS THE BIBLE? - strengthens us against temptations - Known as the GOOD BOOK. Types of PRAYERS *The Bible is a collection or library of many small books written over a period of more than a thousand 1. ADORATION. years. Praising God for who He is and for what He has done for you (Psalms 63). 2. CONFESSION. Listing our sins and telling God we are sorry (Isaiah 6:5). *The BIBLE is the source book of our knowledge of God; 3. INTERCESSION. it is the textbook of divine truth; the guide book to Making request to God on behalf of others (1 Samuel 12:23) everlasting life. 4. PETITION. Asking God to help us in a specific way (Matthew 6:11). *Next to the gift of CHRIST and the HOLY SPIRIT, the 5. SUBMISSION. Bible is the third greatest gift to us. Determining to recognize God as our master (Job 1:20-21) 6. THANKSGIVING. Thanking God for what He has done (Ephesians 1:15). *The Bible is the oldest book in existence. It required sixteen centuries to write it; the first writer died 1450 A.C.T.S. pattern of PRAYER years before the last writer was born. BIBLE A - Adoration (Praise) Psalms 100:1-5 “Good Book” = 66 C - Confession (Admission of Sins) Psalms 51:2-10 Old Testament = 39 T - Thanksgiving (Gratitude) Psalms 92:1-2 New Testament = 27 S - Supplication (Request) Psalms 139:23-24 *The word Bible comes from the GREEK word ta biblia, that means “the book” or “little book.” Derived from the GREEK term biblion, the diminutive form of byblos, which means “papyrus” or “book.” *The Bible is more than a book, it is a library. A number of works collected together in two large groupings, the Old Testament and the New Testament. *Testament from LATIN word testamentum which What Answer does God give to PRAYER? translate the Hebrew word meaning COVENANT. YES. (Isaiah 65:24) “And it shall come to pass, that before they call, *The Bible is the collection of books which tells us I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” about the covenant, the agreement which God made NO. (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) Paul prayed for healing and God said NO. with Israel through… WAIT. God answered in His own schedule time. We must wait for God’s will and God’s time. -Abraham (the Old Covenant) and which He fulfilled -Jesus (the New Covenant)  Christianity in a Changing Society (RE 1) Property of: Cariscal, Shenny Jeslie BIBLE Other Books Scripture or “Holy Scripture” DANIEL EZRA - sacred NEHEMIAH 1 CHRONICLES - divine writing 2 CHRONICLES *40 different Human Authors contributed to the Bible, NEW TESTAMENT which was written over a period of about 1500 years. Gospel History Old Testament: the story of a nation. MATTHEW ACTS New Testament: the story of a man. MARK (Acts of the Apostles) The nation was God’s way of bringing the Man – Jesus LUKE Christ, into the world. JOHN Pauline Letters WHO WROTE THE BIBLE? ROMANS 1 & 2 CORINTHIANS GALATIANS EPHESIANS *OT was not written originally in English, it was written in PHILIPPIANS COLOSSIANS Classical Hebrew. Some section were written in Aramaic, a 1 & 2 THESSALONIANS 1 & 2 TIMOTHY popular language during the OT and during the ministry of Jesus. TITUS PHILEMON *Aramaic (Syrian) was the Semitic tongue spoken by the Israelites. General Epistles Prophecy HEBREWS JAMES REVELATION OLD TESTAMENT “Hebrew Bible” 1 & 2 PETER 1, 2 & 3 JOHN (TANAKH) JUDE Torah “Teaching” Nevi’im “Prophets” THE CREDIBILITY OF THE BIBLE -Five Books of Moses Former Prophets (Narrative Books) The oldest manuscripts in existence are: - Pentateuch *JOSHUA GENESIS *JUDGES 1. Vatican, at Rome (4th century) EXODUS *1 SAMUEL 2. Siniatic, in Leningrad Russia (4th century) LEVITICUS *1 KINGS 3. Alexandrian, London (3rd century) NUMBERS *2 SAMUEL DEUTERONOMY *2 KINGS We accept the Bible as credible, for it was recognized as authentic by the church in the year 180 A.D. Latter Prophets: Major Prophets Minor Prophets CAN THE BIBLE BE TRUSTED? *ISAIAH HOSEA JOEL *Major Prophets AMOS OBADIAH * Forty men, in thirty different occupations, wrote the *JEREMIAH MICAH NAHUM Bible in three different languages over the course of *LAMENTATIONS HABAKKUK ZEPHANIAH sixteen hundred years. *EZEKIEL HAGGAI ZECHARIAH *DANIEL MALACHI In all 807,367 words in the Bible work together in harmony to talk of one God, one devil, one heaven, Ketuvim “Writings” one hell, and one way of salvation. Poetic Books Five “Scrolls” Megillot *The Bible does not contain the Word of God; the Bible PSALMS SONG OF SONGS RUTH is the Word of God. It is a pure Book unmixed with PROVERBS LAMENTATIONS ECCLESIASTES ESTHER myth and wild imagining; it is the Word of God JOB  Christianity in a Changing Society (RE 1) Property of: Cariscal, Shenny Jeslie HOW DOES THE BIBLE HELP ME GROW? *Psalms 19:7-11 “God’s laws are perfect. They protect us, make us wise, and give us joy and light. God’s laws are pure, eternal, just. They are more desirable than gold. They are sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb. For they warn us away from harm and give success to those who obey.” *2 Timothy 3:16 “The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right.” “The BIBLE is kind of like a mirror that reflects your real nature. As you read it you can understand yourself better. God shows you through His Word where you need to change, and tells you how to do it.” *To the Christians, the BIBLE is the most important book that has ever been written. It is the unique and divinely inspired record of God’s redemptive revelation of Himself and His will. Do not Worship the BIBLE, but rather READ it, BELIEVE it and OBEY it explicitly.