Bible Sunday

WHAT
In an effort to re-establish the priority and emphasize the importance the Bible in discipleship, the Church of God International Department of Youth and Christian Education in conjunction with the American Bible Society has declared the  Sunday, January 17, 2011 to be Bible Emphasis Sunday for all Church of God congregations. All pastors, leaders, and ministers are encouraged to prioritize the scripture in the various aspects of local church ministry — adult,  youth and children.

WHY
There is a crisis of truth in America. Evidence says the following about beliefs in America:

• 63% believe Muslims, buddhist, Christians, and Jews pray to the SAME God.
• 50% believe Jesus was crucified and died but did not return to life physically.
• 65% believe the devil is not real but a symbol of evil.
• 68% believe the Holy Spirit is not a living entity but a symbol of God’s presence.

(Source: Center for Bible Engagement)

The enemy is using every means possible to distort the truth and do what he purposed in the beginning “…to exalt his throne above the stars of God.”

WHEN
Sunday, January 17, 2011

We can make a difference if we act now! There is no other way to fight a spiritual battle than with spiritual weapons.

“Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand, to execute vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron, to execute on them the judgment written; This is an honor for all His godly ones. Praise the LORD!” Psalm 149: 6-9.