10 Wonders of the Bible
A radio interviewer asked me recently why the Bible was so significant for me. I responded by reminding him of the ‘Ten Wonders of the Bible’ – only God could bring these things about.

1. Its influence. Blackstone, the father of common law once said – ‘The Bible has alwaysbeen regarded as part of the common law of England.’ And who could deny the influence ofthe Bible in literature - just read Bunyan, Dickens and Shakespeare.
2. Its survival. It has survived through centuries of criticism and persecution.
3. Its popular use. Forget ‘The Da Vinci Code’ or the latest self help book. The Bible willout sell these every year, and still be a best seller when they are forgotten.
4. Its ability to predict the future. The Old Testament uniquely predicted the coming of the Messiah and calls us to be ready for his return.
5. Its harmony. Though it’s a compilation of books written over a very long time, it has one central theme - the covenant dealing of a loving God with humankind.
6. Its realism. The Bible for me addresses issues ‘warts and all’. Just read again about the meaninglessness of life without God, as stated in Ecclesiastes.
7. Its revelation about God. Only inthe Bible is God truly revealed - Hiscompassion, mercy, justice andsovereignty.
8. Its understanding of humanity.We are shown to be radically valuable, but radically imperfect.
9. Its central character - Jesus. InHim our inner ache is unquestionably answered, through His glorification, death and resurrection.
10. It's God given. This is not a bookof human ideals, but the very wordsof God. As the Bible is read, the Spirit moves.

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