THE HOLY BIBLE
"They devoted themselves to the Apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Acts 2:42
The Bible is brilliant
It's full of human stories – of love, greed, joy, loss, passion – all the things that will be around as long as people are. It's vital to our culture. It's part of the answer to the world's needs. It's cherished by billions of people around the world. It's more than a book.
The Bible is brilliant
It's full of human stories – of love, greed, joy, loss, passion – all the things that will be around as long as people are. It's vital to our culture. It's part of the answer to the world's needs. It's cherished by billions of people around the world. It's more than a book.
The Bible is published, read, and studied in numerous translations around the world. There have been hundreds of English language translations. There are about 450 languages with a translation of the Bible in the Protestant tradition. There are currently 1,300 translations of the Bible into new languages in progress.
"Why do I need to study the Bible for myself? The vicar does that for me, and then tells me what it says."
Bible study is important because hearing God's word is the message and means by which people are saved. (See Romans 10: 8-17)
Through prayer and Bible study we are immersed in the Gospels (Colossians 3:16) and transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). Bible study fans the flames of faith. As Romans 10:7 says "Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ."
If you would like to join a HOUSE GROUP where we study the Bible in an informal and friendly way please contact one of the Churchwardens. Don't feel that you will be intimidated, or might embarrass yourself. We are all on a learning curve, working towards a closer relationship with God. Whilst you can read the Bible on your own, a House Group provides the opportunity to go into passages in depth, discuss them, and ask questions amongst friends. We certainly don't know all the answers, but we have a pretty good try!
If you go to WordLive, from Scripture Union, you will find a free, online guide, helping you meet with God devotionally - through the Bible. It provides many helpful resources.
The Bible Society can also help you get started on reading the Bible, or grow in your understanding. They also make Scriptures available where there are none, throughout the world. They help the churches use and teach them. And they try to promote the Bible through the arts, education, media and politics. If you would like to know more, or to help in sending Bibles to those around the world who would otherwise not have the opportunity to obtain a copy, visit their website.
"Why do I need to study the Bible for myself? The vicar does that for me, and then tells me what it says."
Bible study is important because hearing God's word is the message and means by which people are saved. (See Romans 10: 8-17)
Through prayer and Bible study we are immersed in the Gospels (Colossians 3:16) and transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). Bible study fans the flames of faith. As Romans 10:7 says "Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ."
If you would like to join a HOUSE GROUP where we study the Bible in an informal and friendly way please contact one of the Churchwardens. Don't feel that you will be intimidated, or might embarrass yourself. We are all on a learning curve, working towards a closer relationship with God. Whilst you can read the Bible on your own, a House Group provides the opportunity to go into passages in depth, discuss them, and ask questions amongst friends. We certainly don't know all the answers, but we have a pretty good try!
If you go to WordLive, from Scripture Union, you will find a free, online guide, helping you meet with God devotionally - through the Bible. It provides many helpful resources.
The Bible Society can also help you get started on reading the Bible, or grow in your understanding. They also make Scriptures available where there are none, throughout the world. They help the churches use and teach them. And they try to promote the Bible through the arts, education, media and politics. If you would like to know more, or to help in sending Bibles to those around the world who would otherwise not have the opportunity to obtain a copy, visit their website.
