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Alpha: Why and How should I read the Bible

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Alpha live presentation for how and why should I read the Bible. Used to present at Alpha live.

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WHY AND HOW

I SHOULD READ THE BIBLE
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BIBLE

IS GODS REVELATION OF HIMSELF

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways,but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son.
Hebrews 11:1-2

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JESUS IS GODS ULTIMATE REVELATION

WE KNOW ABOUT JESUS THROUGH THE WRITTEN REVELATION

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17

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THE BIBLE IS GOD SPEAKING

  • Written over a 1500 year period
  • Written by 40 very different authors.
  • Written in 3 different languges
  • Written on 3 different continents

St PAUL'S CATHEDRAL

BUILT BY SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN 

MANUAL FOR LIFE

THE BIBLE IS OUR
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The bible is God's revelation of what He is like, supremely in Jesus, and how to live this life.

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IT'S ABOUT RELATIONSHIP

GOD STILL SPEAKS
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"The Bible is a letter from God"

St Gregory the Great
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"The Bible does nothing but speak of Gods love for us"

St Augustine

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"The Bible is alive. It speaks to me. It has feet, it runs after me. It has hands, it lays hold of me."
Martin Luther

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"reading the Bible generates life, it produces change, it heals hurts, it builds character, it transforms circumstances, it imparts joy, it overcomes adversity, it defeats temptation, it infuses hope, it releases power, it cleanses the mind. It's spiritual food."
Rick Warren

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How to read the bible

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Have a time

HAVE A PLACE

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Important points

  • Don't flip and point
  • Genre matters
  • Ask lots of questions
  • Pray
  • Talk to people
  • Put it into practice
  • Have a reading plan