1. To reveal God to man.
2. To show man his need of God.

Genesis 1:1, Job 11:7; 37:23-24; Ecclesiastes 3:11; 8:17, Isaiah 40:28; Romans 11:34, 1Corinthians 2:16

You may put a telescope into the hands of a blind man, and bid him look at some distant star, or on some lovely landscape. He tells you he sees nothing. Well, his witness is true. So the agnostic affirms of all supernatural claims of the christian Faith, that he knows it not. His witness also is true. But if the blind goes further, and asserts, that because he sees nothing there is nothing to see, his assertion is untrue and his witness is worthless because he speaks beyond the range of his capacity. Such is the value of the natural man's opinion when he declares his mind on spiritual things. - 1Corinthians 2:9-11,14; Eph. 4:18, Micah 4:12, Acts 17:23

The central theme of the Holy Bible is CHRIST and HIS REDEMPTION. Jesus is the central message of the Bible. Christ is in the Old Testament concealed and He is in the New Testament revealed.
To fully understand the Bible and to rightly interprete its passages, we must first receive Jesus Christ as Saviour and have a clear and definite experience of freedom from sin. Those who do not know Christ and those who have wrong conceptions about Christ cannot interprete the Bible aright.

1. Its wonderful unity. Over forty different writers wrote the 66 books of the Holy Bible during a period of over 1,800 years. Yet there is wonderful unity and harmony throughout the Bible.
2. Its versatility. It meets the need of so many nationalities and tribes who differ in language, customs and background.
3. Its superiority to other books.
4. Its influence on individuals and nations.
5. Its preservation from century to century until now.
6. Its fulfilled prophecies. Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Ezekiel 36:19, 2Chronicles 7:19-22; Matthew 24:4-7, 1Tim. 4:1-3; 2Timothy 3:1-5
7. Its perfection. Psalms 19:7; James 1:25

1. Read it lovingly. The Bible is the word of my Saviour to me. - Psalms 119:11
2. Read it reverently. The Bible is the word of God, the almighty Saviour and Judge.
3. Read it prayerfully. The Bible is God's message to me. To my own heart and life.
4. Read it meditatively. Be like Isaac of old and meditate on the Word of God.
5. Read it systematically. Read right through the Bible, not just selected portions.
6. Read it resolutely. I will obey that which my Father teaches me from His Book.
7. Read it daily. Not just on Sundays but every day of your life read a portion.

Make the Holy Bible your constant guide and companion in life. The Bible is the word of God. It is worthy of being believed. Breathe a prayer for the Holy Spirit to help you understand the sacred pages. The Word of God, if neglected, will be our judge at the last day, John 12:48.
Oh Lord, teach me to treasure this volume highly, to defend it when necessary and make me bold to proclaim the whole Counsel of God.