I see a lot of attacks on the Bible online, and I’ve decided that since the entire Bible, with the possible exception of Luke-Acts, was written by Jews, I am going to start attacking the attackers as anti-Semites.
The Bible is the basis of two major religions. It has been a source of inspiration and solace for countless people for millenia. It is part of the foundation of western civilization. It has been one of the engines driving our progress as a civilization. It has inspired all kinds of art, music, and literature. It has inspired acts of mercy, charity, and justice. The KJV has had a huge impact on the use of language in the English-speaking world, even though most people are probably ignorant of that. I see frequent allusions and references to biblical themes in older literature. I think even John Mellencamp has read the Bible, because I have heard some biblical references in his songs. Where did Pete Seeger get his lyrics for “Turn, Turn, Turn”? With that track record, how can anyone (honestly) say the Bible is overrated?
The other day I was listening to Family Radio’s Bible-reading program. The guy was reading from Job. Just as a piece of literature, it was like listening to a reading of Shakespeare.
....” The guy was reading from Job. Just as a piece of literature, it was like listening to a reading of Shakespeare”...
Well I sat through a guest speaker at church, who read practically the whole book. Though it was long on verses, as a result a first time visitor gave his life to the Lord... and later in service as a Deacon as his understanding increased. He’s an avid reader of the scriptures to this day.
Later his own father and family he led to the Lord. Stunning how God works!
I learned , again, how it’s the Spirit of God who opens mans understanding to the scripture as he draws men to himself.....his way.