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Holy Scriptures: Values Education Christian Belief

The document discusses the Christian view of the Holy Scriptures (Bible). It begins by explaining that Christians believe the Bible is the written Word of God, given through divine inspiration. The Bible reveals God's role in history, humanity's place in God's plan, and truth to guide people. It then describes a conversation where a Christian tries to explain what makes the Bible unique compared to other holy books. They argue that the Bible contains all the knowledge needed for salvation, accurately records God's acts in history, and clearly describes doctrines. However, others note that other religions say the same about their own scriptures. Finally, the Christian notes that only the Bible teaches about God's grace - that salvation

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Holy Scriptures: Values Education Christian Belief

The document discusses the Christian view of the Holy Scriptures (Bible). It begins by explaining that Christians believe the Bible is the written Word of God, given through divine inspiration. The Bible reveals God's role in history, humanity's place in God's plan, and truth to guide people. It then describes a conversation where a Christian tries to explain what makes the Bible unique compared to other holy books. They argue that the Bible contains all the knowledge needed for salvation, accurately records God's acts in history, and clearly describes doctrines. However, others note that other religions say the same about their own scriptures. Finally, the Christian notes that only the Bible teaches about God's grace - that salvation

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Values Education

Christian Belief
Module 1
Holy Scriptures
“ANCIENT AND TIMELESS, A MASTERPIECE OF LITERATURE, THE HOLY
BIBLE REVEALS GOD’S ROLE IN HUMAN HISTORY, OUR PLACE IN GOD’S
PLAN, AND TRUTH TO GUIDE US AND SHIELD US FROM DECEPTION.”

Module’s study : Ps. 119:105; Prov. 30:5, 6; Isa. 8:20; John 17:17; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim.
3:16, 17; Heb. 4:12; 2 Peter 1:20, 21.

What is the Scriptures?

The Holy Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, are the written Word of God, given by divine
inspiration. The inspired authors spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. In this
Word, God has committed to humanity the knowledge necessary for salvation. The Holy
Scriptures are the supreme, authoritative, and the infallible revelation of His will. They are the
standard of character, the test of experience, the definitive revealer of doctrines, and the
trustworthy record of God’s acts in history.

An article appeared on LEAD magazine on Jan-Mar 2009 issue that briefly explains about the
scripture.

I was eating a very bad breakfast with several friends at a cafe in Louisville,
Kentucky. Several different religious denominations and groups were represented at the
table, all of us enjoying the companionship.

My friend Anuttama, who is the communication director for the International Society for
Krishna Consciousness, paused between bites and asked, “Why do you Christians think
that your Bible is the only holy book in the world?”

I was quick with the answer; “Because the Bible was given to men by inspiration of the
Holy Spirit. Even though it was written by many different authors over thousands of
years, it agrees with itself from beginning to end. The stories are supported by history,
and the teachings clearly describe God’s character so that we know how to live.”

Anuttama smiled and said, “That is also true of my Holy Scriptures, the Bhagavad Gila. It,
too, was given to men by the Spirit and describes true events that teach us the
expectations of God. How are your Scriptures different?”

I thought a minute. Then I explained how God included in the Bible all of the knowledge
necessary for salvation.
“That is also what the Buddhists and the Mormons say about their Scriptures. How is your
Bible different?”

I was beginning to sweat a bit, but I began describing how the Bible includes a
trustworthy record of all God’s acts in history in a way that gives Christians a clear
understanding of doctrines.

“Doctrines,” Anuttama responded. “Like what happens when the body dies, how to eat
healthfully, when and how to worship? Those are doctrines, right?”

“Right,” I answered tentatively, worried that he was going to tell me that both Krishna and
Koran did the same.

And that’s just what he did.

“The Tao te Ching does that for the Taoists. The Torah does it for the Jews. And the
Quran does the same for the Muslims. How are your Scriptures different?”

I tried once more.

“The Christian Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, tell the same story about
God’s character, a story that no other religion teaches, because no other Holy Scriptures
teach anything similar.”

“What is that?” he asked.

“Grace,” I answered. “Only the Holy Bible teaches that God created us because He loved
us, and that He still loves us so much that He let His Son die to take the penalty for our
sins, so that we are totally, absolutely forgiven. The fullness of our lives today and our
eternal destiny depend not on our behavior but on His character of love. There is nothing
we can do to add anything to what He has already done for us, nothing more than accept
His love and nothing less than accept His love.”

There was a long quiet around our table, and then my friend said, “The Bhagavad Gita
teaches many good things about the Creator. It teaches us how to know God, how to live
healthy lives—even to be vegetarian, like you—how to get along with others, how to
evangelize the world for Him, and much more. But it says nothing about grace. Only your
Holy Scriptures teach that salvation depends on God, not on us. You are right. Grace is
what makes your Scriptures special.”

The rest of the meal was spent sharing stories from their Scriptures, and the morning
was filled with friendly laughter and learning.

Later that day I opened the Holy Bible that the Gideons had placed in the nightstand
beside my hotel bed. I read John 3:16, Ephesians 2:1-6, and Romans 12, all of which
described, “grace” clearly. Then, after rereading the Creation accounts in Genesis, I said a
“Thank-You” prayer.
There are many books today that claim to be the Word of God. The Koran—the Islam holy book—
claims to be the Word of God. The Book of Mormon claims to be the Word of God. The Hindus
believe the Bhagavad Vita is the source of eternal truth. Karl Marx, with an atheistic world view,
claimed his writing, The Communist Manifesto, was the ultimate truth.
We Christians believe the Bible to be the Word of God and the eternal source of truth we live by.

Reflective essay (30-50 words)

1. Why is it important that the Bible be the basis for Christian beliefs?

2. How do we know the Bible is the Word of God? Can we actually prove that the
Bible is the Word of God? ”

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