The Holy Bible claims to be inspired by the Creator God-and gives us proofs that we can use to prove that the Bible is true.
The Bible reveals what God knows is best for us.
Millions of people are looking for keys and secrets to reduce their suffering and increase their happiness in life.
If something is wrong with our cell phone or our computer, we can consult online and find an expert or guide for the user that can help us solve the problem.
Would not it be useful if we had access to an expert or an instruction manual for human life? Where can we find a guide that will help us face our problems and prepare us for success and happiness?
The Holy Bible claims to be this guide book.
The Bible was written thousands of years ago, but claims to have a message for today. It also gives us certain keys for the future and offers us its help to prepare us for that future.
You will realize that there are certain problems in human relationships that are delineated in the Bible. Fortunately, the Bible also offers us a solution. It tells us of proven methods that serve to avoid and fix the most common problems of the human condition.
In this section you can read more about what God has to tell us in his wonderful Bible.
The Old Testament deals mainly with the relationship with God of the people of Israel. The New Testament presents the history of Jesus and his teachings, as well as the beginning of Christianity. It was written over a period of approximately 1000 years, in very diverse places and by many authors who were inspired by the Holy Spirit to communicate to man the Word of God.
In the past, God guided His people in all kinds of different ways; But if you want God's guidance for your life today, things are much simpler: just follow Jesus! (Hebrews 1: 1-2) Jesus is the "Good Shepherd" (John 10:11, 14, see Hebrews 13:20, 1 Peter 2:25, 5: 4, Revelation 7:17), and He promises to guide all of His sheep - we simply need to hear His voice (John 10:27).
So, how do we hear the voice of Jesus? 2,000 years ago, Jesus shepherded his sheep by teaching them himself, and also by sending authorized apostles to speak in his name (Matthew 9: 36-39). Jesus then gave his apostles the Holy Spirit (John 14: 25-26; 15: 26-27; 16: 12-15) so they could complete the inspired Scriptures, "inspired by God" (2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 1: 10-12, 2 Peter 2: 19-21). Until the day Jesus returns to the end of history (Mark 13:31), the Bible is still fully enough to "fully equip us" for every good work that God has prepared for us to do (2 Timothy 3:17).
This means that in every circumstance of our lives, the Bible is a "lamp for our feet and a light for our way" (Psalm 119: 105). The Bible gives us clear moral instructions, but also areas of freedom where we can choose for ourselves. The first example of this was in the Garden of Eden, where God commanded Adam not to eat from the tree that would harm him, and he also gave Adam the freedom to eat any of the other trees whenever he wanted (Genesis 2: 16 - 17). In the same way for us today, God has given us commandments and moral principles for our lives, but when there are two or more good choices before us, He has given us the right as His children to choose freely among them.
Sometimes, when faced with several good choices, we can ask ourselves if one option could be better than the other (for example, 1 Corinthians 7: 27-28, 38). When we are struggling to discern what is the way forward and most in line with God's will for us (Philippians 1:10), we can seek guidance from others (Proverbs 15:22), and especially from God himself, who He delights in giving wisdom generously to all who ask in faith (James 1: 5). And so, as we consider the different options, we can trust that the Lord will lead us exactly the way He wants us to go (Proverbs 16: 9).
This means that when the time comes to make big decisions, we do not have to worry that by making the "wrong" choice we can somehow lose God's best plan for our life. Where necessary, God will guide us both internally and subconsciously (Proverbs 21: 1) by His promised Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 36: 26-27) "to want and act according to His good purpose" (Philippians 2:13); (Psalm 104: 10-14), down to the smallest detail (Matthew 10: 29-30), to fulfill His sovereign plan to make us more and more like Christ (Romans 8:28). In fact, God is so committed to leading His children that in exceptional cases, He can also use special or supernatural means such as visions or angels to make sure we take the right path (Acts 12: 6-11, 16: 9).
In short, we are the precious flock of God (Acts 20:28), and Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls each sheep by name (John 10: 3). We do not need to know in advance all the details of the journey in which our Pastor is taking us (Deuteronomy 29:29, Proverbs 20:24); Our job is simply to trust Him, listen carefully to His voice in the Bible, and follow wherever He leads (John 10:27).
Although at this moment it is difficult for you to believe, one day you will look with amazement as Jesus guided you through life, tending a path even through your pain, mistakes and sins, to reach His perfect destiny (Genesis 50:20; Romans 12: 33-36). Until then, Jesus' command is simple: listen to him and obey him as he guides you on the path of life.
"Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, and do not rely on your own intelligence; In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight "(Proverbs 3: 5-6).
