Brian Babin: “This past Sunday was the International Day of the Bible, and this week we are celebrating the National Bible Week across…”

“This past Sunday was the International Day of the Bible, and this week we are celebrating the National Bible Week across the United States. It is very fitting that we take time today on the floor of the People's House to draw our nation's attention to the Bible. In his book Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers, Dr. Daniel Dreisbach reminds us of the influential role the Bible served in the lives, thoughts and ideas of our nation's Founding Fathers. The Bible was the most accessible book to our Founding Fathers and gave them insights on human nature, civic virtue, political authority, and the rights and duties of citizens that informed them as they formulated established the structures of government. On a more personal level, I believe that the Bible is not simply an inspirational book or a comforting book--although it is that. But, I believe the Bible to be the holy word of God. It tells us the story of God's love for us. It is a story of redemption for those who would put their faith and trust in Christ alone. John 3:16 tells us that ``God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.'' For me, as a follower of Jesus Christ, this is not only comforting and inspiring but it is True and the Bible is a guide for my life. Each day--and the older I get--I am reminded of the comforting Truth in Job Chapter 19.…”