Torch, Spring 1990

--------------- Can Any Book Be Timeless? How can an ancient book answer the questions of modern man? How could something written two or three thousand years ago have anticipated the needs of people facing the 21st century? Obviously, it couldn 't if it is merely a human book. But the Bible is not merely a human book; it is the Word of the Living God. Paul said, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine , for reproof, for correction, for. instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16- 17 New King James Version). Yes, the Bible was written by human beings, in human languages, living in human cultures, and using normal human forms of expressions. .. . ..... ,, .... .... Testament. ... '" ·1. ,,, , ..... , . Secret squ Fire k