Bible: Word of God

In the April 21, 1996 issue of The Preacher we observed some of the facts about translations of the Bible. We continue this study by inquiring what a translation really is. Literally the word “translation” is a combination of two words: “trans” which means across, and “lation” which means “to carry.” The word means “to…

The New Testament says of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles on the day of Pentecost: “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance . . . And they were all amazed and marveled, saying one to another, Behold, are…

Some time ago I came across this paper that I had written several years ago. I believe it would be beneficial to publish it again at this time, with some modification. I hope it may serve to enhance the reader’s respect and love for the sacred scriptures, and encourage him/her to read it more carefully.…

The Bible is either the word of God or it is the word of men. By its very nature it must come from the mind of God or it is nothing but a deception perpetrated upon the human race. Its claims are from God by inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It charges that man’s wisdom…