“THE TIMELESS WORD OF GOD”

“But the word of the Lord remains forever.”

1 Peter 1:25

Today’s verse shows the timelessness of the Lord Jesus's words, whom Peter asserts is equivalent to the Lord of the Old Testament. The writer points out that the reliable message about Christ, proclaimed to believers in the Diaspora, transforms people’s lives, enabling them to love their fellow Christians and those who are hostile to the faith.

Undoubtedly, these letters written to first-century churches played a significant role in strengthening Christianity, particularly during the time of great persecution. But do these words have the same effect on someone reading twenty centuries later?

The writings of the Apostle John, written in the 90s AD, were likely the last books in the Bible to be authored. That’s nearly 2,000 years ago. When the Bible was being written, no machines were available to send a message, wash clothes, or even make coffee. In fact, many people had to hunt for food at the time.

Since its public release, the Bible has sold over 5 billion copies worldwide. It still holds the world record for the best-selling book of all time. This number likely doesn't include the copies of the Bible being distributed free of charge.

Since then, the world has changed drastically. Now, we can talk to someone from the other side of the world in real time, with zero latency. With just a few taps, our dirty clothes will be ready to wear in a couple of hours. We can make coffee while watching our favorite show on our preferred streaming service.

Some would argue that the Bible is no longer relevant in the 21st century. They say it’s dated because it tells about people we never knew who did things we couldn’t understand. In other words, the Bible and we are just worlds apart.

So, how can we help them see that the Bible remains meaningful and applicable today?

In this series, I will provide three reasons why I think the Bible is as relevant now as it was when it was written.

Pursue the Savior today!

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