Significance of the Bible

Christians believe in the Word, which is contained in the Holy Bible. In the Old Testament, God directly speaks to the prophets, and the prophets speak to the people. Therefore, God indirectly speaks to the Israelites. However, in the New Testament, God speaks to Paul and later he writes letters about God and Christ. Even though God speaks to His people indirectly, there must be significant and important meanings behind His word.

            The communications between God and His people are often indirect. The choice that God made to communicate with His people in the Old Testament is that He would not show His face, but He shows His back once to the Israelites. In the book of Exodus 33 verses 12 to 23, God speaks to Moses face to face. Then, at the end of the chapter God says, “Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be seen” (New International Version, Exodus 33.23). Another example from the Old Testament is from Deuteronomy chapter eight verse three, which says, “one does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord” (NIV). In the New Testament, however, Father decides to let Paul speak through his letters.

            The reason that God does that is probably He wants His people to believe Him. For Christians these days, it is easier because His words are contained in a book, The Holy Bible. It contains every word that God speaks, directly and indirectly. Of course, all of His words are significant. In conclusion, God wants believers to have faith in Him fully.