The Bible is the most wonderful and important book in human history. Learn why this is true. It explains our existence. It helps us to live a life of joy and hope. This presentation explains why the Bible is so useful for everyone. It explains the key themes of the Bible. It outlines why you should care about the Bible.

1. The Bible

2. The story of God and man.

3. Overview
 The story told in the Bible.
 Why it is wonderful.
 Why we can believe it.
 Why we should study it.
 Why we should follow it.
 Summary

4. The story told in the Bible.

5. The story in the Bible is simple:
 God creates man.
 God loves man.
 Man turns his back on God (sins).
 God brings His son, Jesus, to earth to
save man.
 Jesus redeems (saves) all who choose
Him.

6. The story told in the Bible:

7. The story told in the Bible:
 Explains the story of God and man.
 Is simple, but also infinitely complex.
 Describes all of man's time on earth.
 Tells the oldest story in human history.
 Outlines why we are here.
 Predicts how the human race, on earth,
will end.

8. The story told in the Bible:

9. The story told in the Bible:
 Describes God's love, but also
demonstrates His justice.
 Examines our evil and disobedience.
 Explains who Jesus is, and how He
saves us.
 Helps us to learn to live well and
experience joy.

10. The Bible is wonderful!

11. The Bible is wonderful because:
 It is oldest book ever written.
 It is beautiful in all languages.
 It is true.
 It is helpful.
 It is complete, telling our entire story.
 It is consistent.
 It is God speaking directly to His creation.

12. We can believe the Bible:

13. We can believe the Bible:
 Written across 1500 years with complete
consistency.
 Is fully historically and scientifically
accurate.
 Defines good and evil rationally and lovingly.
 Logically explains the purpose of existence.
 Provides perfect justice for all.

14. Studying the Bible

15. Why should we study the Bible?
 To understand God's love for us.
 To examine the value of His rules in our
lives.
 To learn about Jesus as our redeemer.
 To understand good and evil.
 To define why we exist.
 To seek purpose for our lives.

16. Why we should follow the Bible:

17. Why we should follow the Bible:
 The Bible shows us how to live a joyous and
free life.
 It helps us limit stress and unhappiness.
 It teaches us how to avoid anger, bitterness,
and regret.
 It brings God's love into our lives.
 It facilitates a personal relationship with
Jesus.

18. Why we should follow the Bible:
 Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not
want.
 He maketh me lie down in green pastors: he leadth
me beside the still waters.
 He restoreth my soul; he leadeth my in paths of
righteousness for his name's sake.
 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with
me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

19. Why we should follow the Bible:
 The Bible allows us to feel God's love and
comfort .
 It teaches us how to pray.
 It softens our heart so that we feel love for
ourselves and others.
 It helps us to receive kindness, hope, joy,
patience and self-control from the Holy Spirit.
 It outlines a path toward redemption.

20. Why we should follow the Bible:

21. Summary

22. Summary
 The Bible is the greatest book in human
history.
 It supports a world view based on love and
hope.
 It helps us establish an intimate relationship
with God and Jesus.
 It gives us joy, faith and hope.
 Because of these things, understanding it is
worth our time.

23. Summary