Q.  What makes the Bible Important?

A.  The Bible is more than an ancient religious book as some people think; it is more than a record of the people of Israel, or the rise of the early church.  The Bible is clearly a message from God, (Jehovah, YHWH); not just any old god, but the one and only true God.  More than 2,600 times, the authors of the Bible profess to speak or write God’s words—not their own!  People read the Bible to be enlightened and encouraged, and to find a word to them from God Himself.  The Bible is important to people because of its spiritual value.  It is the living Word of God.

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Q.  How did God give His words to the Bible’s authors?

A.  God gave His message to the authors of the Bible by inspiring them to write down what He wanted them to…