Why is the bible improtant to christians?

Answer 1

The Bible is important because it puts the reader towards Christ.

• The Mosaic moral law reveals our sinfulness and our need for a saviour.
• The Mosaic ceremonial law was a foreshadow of Christ's sacrifice, and being spiritually cleansed by his blood.
• There are events throughout the history of the Old Testament, that were glimpses into Christ's life and foreshadows of his purposes, of the ones he has accomplished, and those he will fulfill when he returns.
• The proof of Christ's divine appointment through the many many prophesies that where written down hundreds of years before his birth about his coming.
• The Gospel accounts tell us of Christ's life, death, and resurrection, as well as his mission, and his claims.
• The acts of the Apostles tell us of the Apostles' faith in Christ, our need for the Holy Spirit in our ministry, and the authority in the name of Jesus Christ.
• The letters to churches and individuals explain the reality of what Christ has done for us and our need for him.
• The revelations of the last days, tells us of Christ's second coming and what he'll bring with it.

Answer 2

The Bible answers a lot of questions people now a days ask like the big one "How was the universe formed?". The Bible also tells humans how they can get to Heaven.

John 20:31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.

Answer 3

The Bible is the basis source of religious direction of Christians. It is hard to imagine anyone who espouses a religion to feel the scripture of another religion would be close to the truth or "better". If they did, one might suspect they would convert to that religion.

Answer 4

It is the basis of their faith. It contains the history and origins of their beliefs, and the basis for Christian living and Christian hopes.

Answer 5

The Bible is the sacred text of the Christians. Their entire religion hinges on it. It introduced the ideas of the Christian God.

Answer 6

The Bible is our guiding light. It is God's true word sent to us through prophets. It is our instructions on how to live and how to find salvation.

Answer 7

The Bible is the Word of God. We can use it to find our way back to God. It also tells the true account of the beginning of the World.