2 Timothy 3:16: “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
From Genesis to Revelation the author, the source of information is God, this fact alone makes the Bible unique. But this is not the only reason it is unique. Did you know that the Bible was the first book to be printed by movable type? It has outsold every other book ever written. God used more than 40 different people in over 1500 years to write His words. It was written in three different languages across three continents. There was about a 400-year gap between the completion of the Old Testament and the writings of the New Testament; these are known as the silent years. The shortest verse is John 11:35 “Jesus wept”. The Bible in its entirety has been translated into 704 languages and partial translations have been done in over 3,000 languages. The Bible also supports several scientific facts that were not widely believed at the time of its writing. For example: the earth is round Isaiah 40:22; the earth is free-floating in space Job 26:7; that blood is needed for life Leviticus 17:11. Its teachings and its impact on society is unique in itself. The Bible has survived for thousands of years despite the fact that some have attempted to destroy its credibility. There are many other factors that make the Bible unique, there has never been another book in the history of man that has had such an impact on how we live our lives. So why is all of this so important? Because scripture is God speaking to us, giving us counsel, instructing us, He ensured the survival of all these Bible books for a reason. And that reason is found in 2 Timothy 3:16. Every verse that is in the Bible is there for a reason, you cannot pick and choose what scriptures you wish to believe, it is all true and beneficial. Some verses may seem “old fashion” to us but that may be due to things that were once unacceptable in society have become acceptable (Isaiah 5:20). I admit there were things that I once thought was “outdated” but as I’ve gotten older, I can see the wise council in those verses. So, I encourage you to continue reading His word and pray for wisdom and understanding of the scriptures as well as how to apply them in your life. Until next time may God bless you and bring peace to your heart.