The Bible is the story of God’s eternal love for all humanity.
An empowering supernatural epic inspired by the Holy Spirit, and written by man.
2 Peter 1:20-21
20 Above all, you know this: No prophecy of Scripture comes from the prophet’s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by the will of man; instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Revelation 19:9-10
9 Then he[b] said to me, Worship God, because the testimony of Jesus is the spirit[c] of prophecy.”
The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy – the thread of redemption flowing through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
In this post “The Bible – A Supernatural Literary Work,” part two of the “5 Guides to Reading the Bible,” I’ll be sharing several reasons why as a Disciple, or a follower of Christ or if you’re just starting your Christian journey, it’s vital to make it a habit of reading the Bible.
When reading the Bible, keep in mind, you are created in Gods image, you have been born of the Spirit of God, you are a spirit being first, then a physical being.
Matthew 10:26-28
28 Do[f] not be afraid of those who kill the body[g] but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body, in hell.
Here you can read the distinction between, the body and the soul, that is man can kill the body, but not the soul. The soul is eternal. Jesus say’s God alone can “destroying both soul and body in hell.” The soul is an eternal matter, while the body is a temporal matter. Although the temporal body can also be a part of that eternal suffering, I believe that as an example we can see that three people were taken with both spirit and body to eternity: Enoc, and Elijah, and Jesus. Adam, Christ, you and I were also, conceived, or birthed through the Holy Spirit. God entered the physical world to bring about the physical form of His image to accomplish His Mission to provide us the ultimate and finality of all sin sacrifices – Himself. We have been reconciled to God Through the sacrifice of Christ Jesus. You and the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit are one through the new birth.
John 14:23
“If anyone loves me, he will obey[bb] my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and take up residence with him.[bc]
John 15 tells us that He is the vine and we are the branches, without Him we are nothing, and can do nothing. We must remain in Him, how do we remain in Him? By engaging in the eternal portal of His word. I say portal because we’re interacting with a Supernatural being, we’re stepping into the spiritual relm. We are engaging with the Spirit of the most High God, Christ Jesus through Scripture. We’re activating a supernatural force of understanding that will open up the scriptures to us, that will help us naviagate through the Bible, and find the treasures in the fields concerning Christ.
In Luke 24, three times it’s mentioned that the scriptures speak of Christ. This spirit of prophecy. Christ the Eternal Word. Christ revealed to His followers what was said about him in the Holy scriptures. The first time when the Angel speaks to the women at the tomb: They see the angels and the Angels say, “Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that[r] the Son of Man must be delivered[s] into the hands of sinful men,[t] and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” 8 Then the women remembered his words.”
The second time Jesus speaks to the two gentlemen on their way to Emaus, he says to them, “You foolish people—how slow of heart[bn] to believeall that the prophets have spoken! 27 Thenbeginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things written about[bu] himself in all the scriptures. 32 Theysaid to each other, “Didn’t[cg] our hearts burn within us[ci] while he was speaking with us on the road, while he was explaining[cj] the scriptures to us?”
One Side note: Speaking of supernatural listen to what Jesus tells his followers about his appearance in the upper room, to reassure them that it is he in the flesh:
“Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 Look at my hands and my feet; it’s me! Touch me and see; a ghostdoes not have flesh and bones like you see I have.”
The devil cannot cross over like Jesus did. However, the Devil did visit Jesus on numerous occasions, 40 days in the desert, Peter attempting to stop him from his mission, and Judas Iscariot who catapulted him to the fulfillment of his mission. Those were all doings of the enemy, the devil, Satan. That spiritual supernatural realm co-exists within this plane Because make up is also Spiritual through the Power of God’s Word, the breath of life, His Holy Spirit.
This is why it’s vital to read scripture, to study scripture. It is a part of the very fiber of our spiritual existence for those who have decided to follow Jesus.
And finally the last and third time it’s mentioned that scripture speaks about Christ, in the 24th chapter of Luke, it’s in the upper room when Jesus appears to the disciples.
44 “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me[df] in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms[dg] must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures,[dh] 49 And look, I am sending you[dp] what my Father promised.[dq] But stay in the city[dr] until you have been clothed with power[ds] from on high.”
Three things Jesus assures the disciples about Himelf:
- The Torah, or TaNaK, The entire old testament, the Law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms speak about Jesus, and the fulfillment of Prophecy in Him.
- Who opened up their understanding? Jesus, Himself as he did the other two disciples and Cleophas, Peter, the two on the road to Emaus. Jesus did it himself because He was the Holy Spirit, birthed of the Holy Spirit, was there, when all creation was made, and he told them he would not leave them orphans, he would return to them, how the Holy Spirit.
- Jesus tells them once again, I am sendingyou what the Father promised. Stay int eh city until you have been clothed with POWER from ON HIGH. The promise of the Holy Spirit.
A Supernatural Literary Work, authored by the One True Living God through man. A book that will empower you, teach you, guide you, speak through you, show you things to come, and empower you to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. All we need to do is daily engage with that relm, the spiritual relm, through the interaction of His word, the spirit of Christ the Word, the Bible.
The Bible is a book that prepares us for:
- For the eternal kingdom
- As a bride for Christ Jesus.
- It solidifies the foundation of our beliefs
- Enhances discernment as Hebrews 4:12 through the Spirit of Christ in us.
- It teaches us and guides us.
- We become sheep who follow the voice of their Shepherd and not the voice of a stranger.
- It prepares us for spiritual battles to overcome the Enemy-all this accomplished through Christ and Christ alone.
This is “A Supernatural Literary Book,” we should read as believers, we will be prepared in the here and now, and eternity as well.
And always remember: A leap of faith, a deep submergence – the Bible: The Spirit of Discipleship.
Freddie Hernandez
Founder 9113BC, INC
