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The Value of Bible Study
| Bro Emmanuel Mulimo (Turbo, Kenya)
T
he Bible contains proof of its divine origin.
No other book can answer the questions of
the mind or satisfy the longings of mankind as
does the Bible. It is adapted to every age and
condition of life, and it is full of that knowl-
edge which enlightens the mind and sanctifies
the soul. In the Bible we have the revelation
of the living God. It has power to transform
life. During all its history a divine hand has
been over its creation and preserved it for the
world.
The world that we live in has been given the
word of God, the perfect gospel message for
all mankind, that looks forward to the ending
of the reign of sin when the Lord Jesus will
return in glory. In the meantime, the gospel of
the kingdom is being preached in all the world
for a witness to all nations, and then the end
shall come (Matthew 24:14).
As a guide, the Bible is without a rival. It gives
a calm peace to those who believe, and a firm
hope for the future. It solves the great prob-
lems of life and destiny, and inspires men and
women to a life of purity, patience and well-
doing. It fills the heart with love for God and
a desire to do good to others. So prepared, we
can lead a life of usefulness. Through the
Bible, we can learn the value of a soul, by
revealing the price that has been paid to
redeem it. God’s word makes known the only
antidote for sin, and presents the only perfect
code of morals that has ever been given. It
tells of the future as well as the preparation
necessary to experience it. It makes us bold
for what is right, and sustains the soul in
adversity and affliction.
For what is all scripture profitable? “All scrip-
ture is given by inspiration of God, and is
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness”
(2Timothy 3:16). Jesus said, “Yea, rather,
blessed are they that hear the word of God
and keep it” (Luke 11:28).
What kind of worship results from false
teaching? “But in vain do they worship me,
teaching for doctrines the commandments of
men” (Matthew 15:9).
By what doctrines are some to be misled in the
last days? “Now the spirit speaketh expressly
that, in the latter times, some shall depart
from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits
and doctrines of devils” (1Timothy 4:1 and see
2Peter 2:1).
Lastly, I am very proud of those who know the
secrets of the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ
in the kingdom of God on earth.
The Great Escape
| Bro Onesimo Makwara
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n His great mercy God has provided a way for
us to be saved from destruction. This was
achieved by the death of His only son, Jesus
Christ. But action is needed on our part. First
of all, we need to believe what the Bible says
about our sins and about the meaning and rele-
vance of the sacrifice of Jesus. We need to be
baptised; by being completely immersed in
water, we associate ourselves with the death
of Christ. As we come out of the water we rise
to a new life, a life with completely different
standards. In biblical language we will then
have a new heart.