A Best Seller-The Bible

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, explains why the Bible is the most amazing, influential, unique, and transformational book in the world. It has been on the bestseller list for 2000 years and it is estimated that the Bible has sold 5 billion copies since it was first published and sold. Over 100 million copies are sold each year. Held out as the infallible word of God, over time it has been proven to be historically and factually reliable. Followers of Jesus Christ turn to the Bible to deepen their faith and understand the reasons for their hope. Skeptics, agnostics, atheists, and the curious often study the Bible to find a reason for their unbelief. No matter what category you fall into the Bible cannot be ignored. Three major world religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, are guided and influenced by the Bible. The Bible is an excellent source for personal edification through its presentation of individuals facing moral choices, life challenges, and situations that are applicable to us today. Another reason to study the Bible is for cultural literacy purposes. It is in the Bible that you understand the origin and meaning of popular phrases like being a good Samaritan, the folly of letting the blind lead the blind, going the extra mile, and doing unto others as you would have them do unto you. The famous theologian, Charles Spurgeon, once said, "a Bible that is falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn't."