Why do you have the Bible?

Answer 1

A book could be filled just to answer this. However, I will give you basic coverage.

The Bible is the inspired word of God. It is in writing, and this puts no dependence on one person after it is written. (How could we instead refer to a person on the word of God?) It is God's word, and since God doesn't change his mind, the word does not change. This is evidenced in that any given legitimate version of a Bible usually does not have differences that cannot be reconciled with other versions.

A more direct reason: People are able to refer to the Bible to find God's authority on any issue. (the Bible is the final "arbiter" on what is right and wrong). It is the most widely distributed book in the world-- this is evidence that God wants us to be able to refer to His word!

In the Bible it is written that faith in Jesus is the shield of a believer... but His word is the sword! Therefore, when it comes to confronting evil, the word of God will vanquish it.