There is no book in the world that can be compared with the Bible. Written over 1,500 years by more than 40 authors, it is unique in its focused message, as God spoke through those authors. We call the Bible the Word of God. That is what it is, and as you begin to read it and study it, you will find that God will speak to you. The Basic Things You Need to Know About Reading and Studying the Bible will help you open this book and find the treasures that are within its pages. You will be encouraged. You will be blessed. You will at times be challenged to change some areas of your life. Most of all, the book will lead you into a relationship with God and give you a life for now and eternity that is beyond anything you can imagine.