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The Bible Really Is From God By Charles Harris Pastor, Beattie Road Church of Christ Is there anything special about the Bible? If so, can it be proven? There are certain ly many different beliefs to day about the Bible, but this is a topic that cannot be settled by personal opinions or feelings. What does the evidence show? It may surprise you to know that the evidence for the divine origin of the Bible is incontro vertible when examined thoroughly and collec tively. Take a moment and consider just a few things for your self. Then, decide what the only reasonable conclusion is. First, the Bible maintains complete unity from beginning to end. About 40 men from very di verse backgrounds and over a period of 1,600 years penned a book that remains united in the central theme and purpose of the com ing of Jesus Christ to save mankind. And the penmen accomplish this task without contradict ing themselves a single time. It’s hard to explain that from a human standpoint, but easy if it is God! Second, the Bible is completely accurate in its every detail. The Bible is full of historical and geographical data that has been found, upon repeated exam ination by historians and archaeologists, to be factually accurate, even when put to harsh, biased tests. Many so-called “experts” set out with the purposeful intent to disprove the Bible, but they could not. No man could have written every single Charles Harris The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, November 20,2019, Page 7B detail precisely right in a book this size, but God could! Third, the Bible con tains hundreds of pre dictive prophecies that were fulfilled with exact precision. The prophe cies contained in the Bi ble were made hundreds of years in advance of their fulfillment and included details about specific people, places and events that were im possible for the writers to have known about, let alone to have effected in any way the complete and precise fulfillment. There is no human explanation for this, but God can explain it. Fourth, the Bible includes staggering sci entific foreknowledge. The writing of the Bible was completed nearly 2,000 years ago, and yet there are scientif ic details in the book (including knowledge in the fields of astrono my, biology, medicine, oceanography, physics, etc.) that were not actu ally discovered by men until the last few cen turies. How could men record these scientific facts hundreds of years (and even thousands, in some cases) before other men ever discovered them? The only reason able answer is that man did not originate the words in the Bible, but God did! The Bible is an amaz ing book! It claims to be “inspired by God” (2 Timothy 3:16) and that no human could or did produce it on his own (1 Corinthians 2:10-13; 2 Peter 1:20-21). It not only claims to be God’s Word; it proves that it is! The overwhelming evidence contained therein leads to only one rational conclusion, the Bible did not come from man but it really did come from God! The Beattie Road church of Christ meets at 1731 Beattie Rd., Albany, GA. Our times of services are: Sun- day-9:30am; 10:30am; 6:00pm, Wednes- day-7:00pm. If we can assist you in your spiritual journey contact us at 229-435-2193 or 870-500-5535. You can also visit us online at beattieroad.org Tips for Hosting Houseguests Over the Holidays (StatePoint) Hosting houseguests over the holidays? For happier guests and hosts alike, you’ll want to be sure you’re equipped to accommodate all your overnighters. Here are a few pointers: Special Considerations You’ll likely know of any special consid erations you will need to make for individual guests, but if you aren’t sure, ask in advance. For older guests, be sure the floor is free of tripping hazards and that walkways are well- lit. For families, offer a room away from noise so small children can sleep undisturbed at their regular bedtimes. Anticipating and ac commodating allergies, dietary restrictions and mobility issues can help keep guests healthy, happy and safe during their stay with you. Better Bedding Whether you are host ing one guest or many, it’s important to ensure that everyone under your roof has a com fortable place to sleep. Thanks to the latest updates in air mattress technology, that’s easier than ever these days. Before the holidays, get equipped with compact, high-qual ity air mattresses — which are a must-have for travelers who need to pack a car compactly, as well as hosts who want to store guest bed ding between uses. One such option is the Intex PremAire ThermaLux airbed with Fiber-Tech interior construction, which inflates in 4-5 minutes. Made from a Microcell contour top designed to insulate in cold weather and absorb moisture on warm 5 carbon monoxide safety tips (BPT) - Along with the cold temperatures, snow and ice, winter also brings unpre dictable dangers, including the threat of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Accord ing to the Journal of the American Medical Associa tion, CO poisoning is the number one cause of acciden tal poisonings in the U.S. Referred to as the “silent killer,” CO is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that can only be detected with a CO alarm. “As temperatures dip and we crank up the heat, it is important to make sure your home is equipped with the adequate number of your loved ones.” Every year, CO poi- working CO alarms,” said Tarsila Wey, direc tor of marketing for First Alert. “Proper placement and maintenance of CO alarms can potentially save the lives of you and Bible, from page 6B When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and wor shipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. from Matthew 1 and 2 For a free Scripture packet, please write From the Bible, BIBLE FOUN DATION, PO Box 908, Newberg, Oregon 97132. email: bf@bf.org soning takes the lives of over 400 people, while an additional 50,000 people are treated for it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - and half of these deaths occur between November and February. Here are 5 ways to en sure you are practicing CO safety this winter: Check your alarms. Be sure to check all carbon monoxide alarms in your home by testing them regularly and replacing the batteries at least twice each year. Gener ally, CO alarms should be replaced every five to seven years. However, newer CO alarm models, such as the First Alert 10-Year CO Alarm, now offer a lifespan of 10 years, allowing you to rest easy without having to worry about changing the batteries every six months. CO alarms should be installed on ev ery floor, includ ing the basement, and in or near every sleeping area of the home. Warm up your car outside. Do not attempt to warm up your car or leave your car running inside of the garage, even if the garage door is open. Garages are a common source of carbon monoxide, and in the case of attached garages, these fumes can leak into the home. Other common sources of CO include, but are not limited to, heaters, fireplaces, furnaces, see Safety, page 8B nights, it even contains a USB port for charging and built- in storage for cords and small personal items. Oth er models from Intex — which come in various sizes and supports — offer such luxuries as headboards, raised bed heights and plush air pillowtop systems. A Stocked Bathroom Not only will a well- stocked bathroom help avoid last-minute trips to the store, it will make guests feel comfortable and welcome upon arrival. You’ll always want to provide a set of linens for each guest, as well as shampoo, conditioner and soap in the shower. Having a few additional items on hand — disposable razors, cotton swabs, combs, toothbrushes and toothpaste — is a nice touch. For many reasons, guests often arrive without certain essentials. Maybe they forgot an item at home. Maybe TSA made them toss something in the trash. Whatever the reason, you’ll want to prepare for this com mon occurrence. A full holiday house does not need to be overwhelming. With a few considerations, you can create a joyful hol iday experience for you and your houseguests. Shelia Morris Tate Shelia Morris Tate, 55, of Leesburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 15, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00a.m. on Wednes day, November 20th in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Following the services, she will be laid to rest in New Light Church Cemetery in Morgan. Brother Bob Ragan will officiate. Shelia was born February 10, 1964, in Florida to the late James and Wynell Morris. She retired from Georgia Federal-State Inspection Service, Inc. More than anything, Shelia loved spending time with her friends and family. She always had a smile on her face and made a positive impact on everyone’s life. A loving mother, fiance, cousin, and friend she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her beloved son, Chadd Tate (Lexi) of Lees burg; her fiance, Gary Clarke of Edison; and several close cousins and friends. Condolences and memories may be shared atwww.j osephwj onesfh. com Joseph W. Jones Funer al of Leesburg has the honor of serving the Tate family. Snyder, from page 6B makes us free indeed is none other than the truth about Jesus Christ. He is the only One capable of delivering something absolutely free. Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, PO Box 831313, Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 1-866-552-2543 or e-mail jamessnyder2@ att.net. His web site is www.jamessnyderminis- tries.com. “Where Life is Celebrated and Families are Cared for” Affordable Funeral options and w w w ?n 7 <fp n h w i n ,Ll 9 f,m^m^ 9 r?m <Mcac nn www.josephwjonesfuneralhome.com cremation starting at $1595.00 229-814-1415
