Reasons for considering the Bible

Reasons for considering

the Bible
A large portion of the record is made up of actual
pronouncements made by Jehovah and details as to the teachings
and activities of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In these we find
statements of God’s requirements for his servants and what he will
do to bring his grand purpose for the earth to completion.
 The Bible itself says
it is from God, mankind’s
Creator

2 Timothy 3:16, 17:

“All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching,
for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in
righteousness, that the man of God may be fully competent,
completely equipped for every good work.”

We would expect God’s message to all mankind to be available around the

globe. The Bible, the whole or in part, has been translated into some 1,800
languages. Its circulation totals in the billions. Says The World Book
Encyclopedia: “The Bible is the most widely read book in history. It is
probably also the most influential. More copies have been distributed of the
Bible than of any other book. It has also been translated more times into
more languages than any other book.”—(1984), Vol. 2, p. 219.
 Bible prophecy explains
the meaning of world
conditions

Many world leaders acknowledge that mankind is on the brink of disaster.

The Bible foretold these conditions long ago; it explains their meaning and what the
outcome will be. (2 Timothy 3:1-5; Luke 21:25-31)

It tells what we must do in order to survive the impending world destruction, with
the opportunity to gain eternal life under righteous conditions here on earth.—
Zephaniah 2:3; John 17:3; Psalm 37:10, 11, 29.
 The Bible enables us to
understand the purpose of life

It answers such questions as: Where did life come from? (Acts 17:24-26)

Why are we here? Is it just to live a few years, get what we can out of life, and then die?—Genesis
1:27, 28; Romans 5:12; John 17:3; Psalm 37:11; Psalm 40:8.
 The Bible shows how we can
have the very things that
lovers of righteousness desire
most

It tells us where to find wholesome associates who truly love one another (John 13:35), what can
give assurance that we will have sufficient food for ourselves and our families (Matthew 6:31-33;
Proverbs 19:15; Ephesians 4:28), how we can be happy in spite of difficult conditions that surround
us.—Psalm 1:1, 2; 34:8; Luke 11:28; Acts 20:35.

It explains that God’s Kingdom, his government, will remove the present wicked system (Daniel
2:44), and under its rule mankind will be able to enjoy perfect health and eternal life.—Revelation
21:3, 4; compare Isaiah 33:24.
 Reasons for considering the Bible

Surely a book that claims to be from God, that explains both the
meaning of world conditions and the purpose of life, and that
shows how our problems will be solved is worthy of consideration.