Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20
What Is the R;bIa7

WnaI IS me Bi6leE
 Mir. Editor: I wish to thank you for printing Citizens letter in last Thurs uay's Bulletin on Admitting the Bible in the school. Where I went to school we did not have a Ribla neither were we allowed to have one in the house. This is sad enough. hut 1t is true, and that was in Austria, 39 years ago. I always like to say a few good words about the Good Book. There is a striking parallel today with many of the profess,A religious people. They know not the Scriptures. neither the power of God, Mark 12:24.
 Not that they do not have Bibles: not that they cannot read the Bible not that they are not acquainted with the Bible; but so much of the teach ing Of the Scriptures is believed ac- cording to the explanations and tra- ditions of men. Human ideas are erected as standards for the interpre- tation of Gods word, and men fol- low as they are led.
 II this continues we can not expect good results to follow, unless the peo- pie Of the present time will awaken to their opportunities and responsi bilities, even as did the disciples of Christ, Acts 1:15, 16, 20 and personal " read the word of God, and know what 1t teaches. and then with the courage Of their convictions, follow wherever wherever Jesus Christ leads in the teachings of His blessed word. If might be well at this juncture to pause and inquire, What is the BibIeo" >
 We very well know there are. scores yes, hundreds. of current opinions as 10 what the Bible is, and how ii should be regarded.
 Scarcely any two agree. It is held by some educators and theoIogians that it is a good book. but not much better than other books. It is said by others that the Bible is inspired put so are the works of many men It IS claimed by still others that mere are many errors in the Bible, as there are in other books. It is also claimed that the Bible must be iudg- ed by the science of the day, as mod ern science is the test of all truth.
 As a result it is maintained that the Bible is not wholly in agreement with science, as it does not stand the test ot ruth on many scientific phenome- na.
 So, after all, we return to the query What is the "Bible?" Have we any definite knowledge? Can we be posi- tive what it is? Have we absolute certainty? Yes. there is certainty positive proof. absolute authority. as to what the Bible is. and the answer comes directly and distinctly: Tt is the word of the living God:" Thess z:13. And the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any tWo-edged sword, piercing even to tht dividing asunder of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow. and is d1scerner of the thoughts and in. tents. of the heart, Heb. 4:12. It i. not the purpose of the writer to enter into any discussion to prove that the Scripture is the inspired word ot God; neither does he wish to prov its inspiration from any logical ol scientific standpoint. This the Ior6 IS able to do Himself by His own blessed spirit; for. it is written tha- the word which proceeds from the mouth of God shall not return unto Him void, it shall accomplish all tha- He wishes. Isa. 55:1o II.
 The one great desire of the write, IS to call the attention of the reader to the value ard inspirations whiel are So much neglected, and which art considered of so little value. Int word Of the Lord is sweet, Jer. 15:16 It IS a pity that the ministers of tn, protessed churches of Christ do nc generally take up the challenge O Spiritism today and show the peo. pie that all the table tipping. Stat, ! writing, ouija board messages, tranc, mediumship, and so-ca1led materiali zation are merely the workings of sa tan. Rev. 1874. Isa. S:19.
 The best way to expose the wicket workings of the arch enemy of man. kind is to show what the Bible saws O these things.
 Thousands, who will hn lost eternal l ly, by following these wicked delu slons. might be saved if warned befor, 1 it is too late.
 It is not to be wondered that Spir itlsm IS increasing when no con. tradiction is offered. Isa. 5s:1, l F. J. W. Willimantic, Feb. IS, 1920.