The Watchtower, study edition, May 2006.

This article will be studied during the week of July 6th through 12th.

Bible Principles, Why Are They Important?

Theme text, present your bodies as a sacred service with your power of reason. Romans 12.1.

Song 98. The Scriptures inspired of God.

Focus. To explain what principles are and how we can identify them when we read the Bible.

Paragraphs 1 and 2. Question A. Why can the Bible be called an ancient book?

Question B. Why is the Bible still relevant today?

The Bible is an ancient book.

Its writing was started some 3,500 years ago, and it was completed nearly 2,000 years ago.

And yet, the Word of God found within its pages is alive and powerful today. Hebrews 412.

Millions of people testify that the Bible has helped them to cope with life in this modern world.

But how could such an old book still be relevant today? There are two basic reasons.

First, the Bible's message comes from the living God, the all-wise creator. Second, the Bible is

written in a way that reveals timeless principles.

These principles remain beneficial no matter what era a person lives in or what challenges

a person faces.

Paragraph 3 question.

What questions will be answered in this article?

What are Bible principles?

Why are they so important for us today?

How can we identify principles when we read the Bible?

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