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06.21.06: Light for the Day -  "Introduction to the Bible"
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-- John 1:17                                                                 
   For the Law was Given through Moses, 
   but Grace and Truth Came through Jesus Christ.

-- Matthew 5:17
   Do not think that I Came to destroy the Law or the Prophets.  
   I did not Come to destroy but to Fulfill."

-- 2 Timothy 3:14-17 
14 But you must Remain Faithful to the Things which you have
     Learned and been Assured of, Knowing from whom you have 
     Learned them,
15 and that from childhood you have Known the Holy Scriptures, 
     which are Able to Make you Wise for Salvation through Faith 
     which is in Christ Jesus.

16 All Scripture is Given by Inspiration of God, 
     and is Profitable for Doctrine, for Teaching, for Reproof, 
     for Correction, for Instruction in Righteousness,
17 so that the man of God may be Complete, 
     Thoroughly Equipped for every Good Work.

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Introduction to the Bible

This Book contains the mind of God, 
the state of man, 
the way of salvation, 
the doom of sinners 
and the happiness of believers. 

Its doctrines are Holy, 
Its precepts are binding, 
Its histories are true, 
and Its decisions are immutable. 

Read it to be wise, 
Believe it to be safe, 
and Practice it to be holy. 

It contains Light to direct you, 
Food to support you, 
and Comfort to cheer you. 

It is the traveler’s map, 
the pilgrim's staff, 
the pilot's compass, 
the soldier’s sword 
and the Christian’s character. 

Here paradise is restored, 
Heaven opened, 
and the gates of hell disclosed. 

Christ is Its Grand Object, 
our good is Its design, 
and the glory of God Its end. 

It should Fill the memory, 
Rule the heart, 
and Guide the feet. 

Read it Slowly, 
Frequently, 
and Prayerfully. 

It is given you in life 
and will be opened in the judgment 
and will be remembered forever. 

It involves the highest responsibility, 
will reward the greatest labor, 
and will condemn all who trifle with Its sacred contents.

-- H.L.Willmington

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The Bible is a beautiful palace built of 66 blocks of solid marble - 
the 66 books. 

In the first chapter of Genesis we enter the vestibule, 
filled with the mighty acts of creation.

The vestibule gives access to the law courts - the five books of Moses.
(Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)

Passing through which we come to the picture gallery of the Historical
books. Here we find hung upon the walls scenes of battlefields,
representations of heroic deeds, and portraits of eminent men 
belonging to the early days of the world’s history.
(Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings,1-2 Chronicles, 
Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.)

Beyond the picture gallery we find the philosopher's chamber -
the book of Job.

Passing through which we enter the music room - the book of Psalms -
where we listen to the grandest strains that ever fell on human ears.

Then we come to the business office - the book of Proverbs. 
Where right in the center of the room, stands facing us the motto,
“Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”

From the business office we pass into the chapel - Ecclesiastes, 
or the Song of Solomon with the rose of Sharon and the lily of the valley, 
and all manner of fine perfume and fruit and flowers and singing birds.

Finally we reach the observatory - the Prophets, with their telescopes 
fixed on near and distant stars, and all directed toward “the Bright and
Morning Star,” that was soon to arise.  
(Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.)

+++  Crossing the court we come to the audience chamber of the King - 
the Gospels - where we find four vivid lifelike portraits of the King himself.  
(Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)

Next we enter the workroom of the Holy Spirit - the Acts of the Apostles.

And beyond that the correspondence room - the Epistles - 
where we see Paul and Peter and James and John and Jude 
busy at their desks. 
(Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 
1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 
1-2 Peter, 1-2-3 John.)

Before leaving we stand a moment in the outside gallery - 
the Revelation - where we look upon some striking pictures of 
the judgments to come, and the glories to be revealed, concluding 
with an awe-inspiring picture of the throne room of the King.

-- H.L.Willmington

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-- John 1:1-5
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, 
   and the Word was God.
2 He was with God in the Beginning.
3 Through Him all things were Made; 
   without Him nothing was Made that has been Made.
4 In Him was Life, and that Life was the Light of men.
5 The Light shines in the darkness, 
   but the darkness has not understood it.

-- John 5:39 
   You Diligently Study the Scriptures because you think that 
   by Them  you Possess Eternal Life. 
   These are the Scriptures that Testify about Me.

-- Luke 24:44 
   He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: 
   Everything must be Fulfilled that is written about Me in 
   the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms."

-- Romans 1:2 
   This Gospel was Promised long ago by God through 
   His Prophets in the Holy Scriptures.

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-- Hebrews 4:12-14
12 For the Word of God is Living and Active. Sharper than any   
     double-edged sword, It Penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, 
     joints and marrow; It Judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
13 Nothing in all creation is Hidden from God’s Sight Everything is
     Uncovered and laid bare before the Eyes of Him to whom we must 
     Give account.
14 Therefore, since we have a Great High Priest who has gone through 
     the Heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us Hold Firmly to the Faith 
     we Profess.

-- 2 Peter 1:19-21
19 And we have the word of the prophets made more Certain, 
     and you will do well to Pay Attention to It, as to a Light shining in 
     a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star Rises in 
     your hearts.
20 Above all, you must Understand that no Prophecy of Scripture 
     came about by the prophet’s own Interpretation.
21 For Prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men 
     spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

-- Matthew 5:18 
   I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear,
   not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any
   means disappear from the Law until everything is Accomplished.

-- Revelation 22:18-21
18 I warn everyone who hears the Words of the Prophecy of this Book:
     If anyone Adds anything to Them, God will add to him the plagues
    described in this Book.
19 And if anyone Takes Words Away from this Book of Prophecy,
     God will take away from him his share in the Tree of Life and in
     the Holy City, which are described in this Book.

20 He who is the Faithful Witness to all these Things says,
    "Yes, I am coming soon!"   Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
21 The Grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.

    <Revelation 22:21 is the last verse in the Bible>