In his fascinating book, In the Beginning was Information, Werner Gitt “describes a new way of understanding creation and the Bible.” He powerfully argues for the matchless greatness of the Bible from an information science perspective:
— The Bible contains the most important information conceivable. It is divine in essence, and indicates the way to our Father’s house.
— The relevance value of the information of the Bible for every person is r = 1, the highest possible value. It comprises the best advice for this life, and is the only compass that guides us to heaven.
— The information of the Bible is always up-to-date (t = 1). Whereas most scientific publications become outdated after ten years, the Bible can never become outdated.
— We can readily access the information of the Bible (a = 1). It can be obtained all over the world, and the contents are easy to understand.
— The information of the Bible is comprehensive and complete (e = 1).
— No false information is contained in the Bible; it is the only Book of Truth (John 17:17).
— We find the highest semantic density of information in the Bible, as well as the best pragmatic information (commandments, rules of living, and our relationship with God and other people). It comprises the highest possible apobetics, namely an invitation to enter heaven!
— 161; bold text is in italics in the original; (r = relevance; t = timeliness; a = accessibility; e = existence)
Praise God for His goodness in giving us His Word! Let us all read our Bibles with a continuous awe of its matchless greatness.
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