There is a common misconception that the Bible is an obsolete book with little relevance to everyday life. It is often dismissed as antiquated and impractical—a collection of allegorical stories that feel too obscure to ever be truly grasped. 

But for those who believe it is the infallible, inspired, and authoritative Word of God, the reality is quite different. They recognize that it is, as Hebrews 4:12 states, “living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” 

In other words, its penetrating power is unmatched because it reaches into the innermost being of a person to evaluate our true motivations. It effectively discerns and distinguishes between that which is genuinely spiritual and that which is merely of the flesh. 

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A recent 2025 study reveals that although individuals are opening the Bible to find guidance, they are increasingly conflicted with its literal accuracy. This suggests that while many are searching for spiritual comfort, they still remain skeptical as to its authoritative nature. 

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