In the context of the Bible, the concept of "information" is not explicitly mentioned as it is understood in modern terms. However, the Scriptures are replete with references to knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and the communication of divine truths, which can be seen as forms of information. The Bible serves as a primary source of spiritual information for believers, providing guidance, instruction, and revelation from God.

Divine Revelation and Information

The Bible is considered the ultimate source of divine information, revealing God's character, will, and plan for humanity. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 , it is written, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work." This passage underscores the role of Scripture as a comprehensive source of spiritual information necessary for living a life pleasing to God.

Wisdom and Knowledge

The pursuit of wisdom and knowledge is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with the fear of the Lord. Proverbs 1:7 states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." Here, knowledge is portrayed as a divine gift that begins with reverence for God. The book of Proverbs, in particular, is a rich source of practical information for daily living, emphasizing the importance of wisdom in making righteous decisions.

Communication of Information

Throughout the Bible, God communicates information to His people through various means, including prophets, visions, dreams, and angels. For example, in the Old Testament, prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah were chosen to convey God's messages to Israel. In the New Testament, the angel Gabriel delivers divine information to Mary regarding the birth of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38).

Jesus Christ as the Word

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is described as the "Word" (Greek: Logos), embodying the ultimate revelation and communication of God to humanity. John 1:1-3 declares, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made." Jesus, as the Word, represents the fullness of divine information, revealing God's nature and purpose.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in imparting spiritual information to believers. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would guide His followers into all truth. In John 16:13 , Jesus says, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come." The Holy Spirit thus acts as a divine informant, helping believers understand and apply the truths of Scripture.

The Importance of Discernment

The Bible also emphasizes the need for discernment in processing information. In a world filled with various teachings and philosophies, believers are encouraged to test everything against the truth of Scripture. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 advises, "but test all things. Hold fast to what is good." This call for discernment ensures that believers remain grounded in biblical truth amidst a plethora of information sources.

Conclusion

While the Bible may not address "information" in the modern sense, it provides a wealth of spiritual knowledge and guidance. Through Scripture, divine revelation, and the work of the Holy Spirit, believers are equipped with the information necessary for faith and practice.

"Who Will Rise up with Me against the Wicked?"
... it was in the beginning of the year 1758, that, after notices delivered again and
again, which were as often set at naught, actual informations were made to ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 52 who will rise.htm

Directions to Church-Wardens, &C.
... And the Church-wardens are bound to have regard hereto, and present whatever upon
any such informations or advices, either of the minister or parishioners ...
/.../prideaux/directions to church-wardens/directions to church-wardens &c.htm

Charges Brought against the Christians.
... war against one another by a divine law (and you are yourselves witnesses that no
such iniquities are committed by us, for you forbid informations to be laid ...
/.../a plea for the christians/chapter iii charges brought against the.htm

The Preface. First Advertisement.
... obscure knowledge of Faith, wholly aspire to its Bridegroom upon the wings of Love,
without any farther necessity of the perswasions and informations of the ...
/.../the preface first advertisement.htm

Herod by Caesars Direction Accuses his Sons at Eurytus. They are ...
... He also sent Volumnius, the general of his army, to Caesar immediately, as also
his friend Olympus with him, who carried the informations in writing along with ...
/.../chapter 27 herod by caesars.htm

How Eurycles Calumniated the Sons of Mariamne; and How Euaratus of ...
... Herod was in a very great rage at these informations, and presently ordered those
men to be tortured; yet did not they confess any thing of what the king had ...
/.../chapter 26 how eurycles calumniated.htm

Chapter ii.
... informers, containing the names of persons who were suspected of holding or of
favouring the religion; that, in consequence of these informations, many had ...
//christianbookshelf.org/paley/evidences of christianity/chapter ii.htm

The Life of John Campbel Earl of Loudon.
... that the parliament may proceed freely to determine all these articles given in
to them, and whatsoever exceptions, objections, or informations are made ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of john campbel.htm

Antipater's Navigation from Rome to his Father; and How He was ...
... here thou appearest, after the tortures of free-men, of domestics, of men and women,
which have been examined on thy account, and after the informations of thy ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 5 antipaters navigation from.htm

South -- the Image of God in Man
... And the active informations of the intellect, filling the passive reception of the
will, like form closing with matter, grew actuate into a third and distinct ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons vol 2/south the image of.htm

Informations (3 Occurrences)
...Informations (3 Occurrences). ... (DBY). Acts 25:2 And the chief priests and the chief
of the Jews laid informations before him against Paul, and besought him, (DBY) ...
/i/informations.htm - 7k

Information (14 Occurrences)
... Acts 25:15 concerning whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders
of the Jews laid informations, requiring judgment against him: (Root in ...
/i/information.htm - 11k

Informed (39 Occurrences)

/i/informed.htm - 17k

Requiring (5 Occurrences)
... Acts 25:15 concerning whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders
of the Jews laid informations, requiring judgment against him: (DBY). ...
/r/requiring.htm - 8k

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