The Bible And Its Author

Discovery Series: How Can I Know God Through His Book

Author : Martin R. De Haan II

The Bible, the book of books, was written so that we could know the Author behind the authors. Sometimes He is revealed directly in the statements that tell us exactly what He is like. The simple sentence 'God is love" (1 John 4:16) is an example . So is the statement "Be holy, for I am holy"
(1 Peter 1:16)

In most cases, however, we must look into and beyond the stories and statements and people of the bible to see the character of its Author. The story of David and Goliath (1 Sam. 17), for instance, tells us a great deal about God. True, the story is primarily the historical account of a valiant Jewish youth in his conquest of a bigger, stronger, more experienced foe. But is was God's cause that David was defending . It was God's power and control that directed the stone from David's sling and brought the blasphemous giant crashing to the ground. And it was God who was glorifies when the pagan Philistines were put to flight by the armies of Israel.

What  God says reflects who He is.

That God is our God! The details and scenery have changed, but the character of David's God has not. Nor have His principles. He is still with us, and He can be found by those who seek Him. He is involved with all that happens. And He has a plan, a cause, and a purpose for each on of us.

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