Be Not Deceived

By Pst. JK Woodall

In this generation, many are asking questions concerning the Scriptures. Some become troubled after reading passages like Numbers 21:14, where the Bible references another writing called “The Book of the Wars of the Lord.” Because of this, many begin asking, “Are there missing books?” or “Are there more books that belong in the Bible?”

Be not deceived.

The mere reference of another book does not mean that book was God-breathed Scripture. The Bible references real events, real places, real kings, real battles, and real people living in human history. This is one of the powerful truths about the Word of God — it was not written in fantasy, but within real generations and real eras of mankind.

The Scriptures mention several historical writings, including:

• The Book of the Wars of the Lord — Numbers 21:14

• The Book of Jasher — Joshua 10:13

• The Book of the Acts of Solomon — 1 Kings 11:41

• The Book of Samuel the Seer — 1 Chronicles 29:29

• The Book of Nathan the Prophet — 2 Chronicles 9:29

• The Chronicles of the Kings of Israel — 1 Kings 14:19

• The Chronicles of the Kings of Judah — 1 Kings 14:29

These references reveal that historical records existed among the people, just as records and documents exist today. Yet historical existence does not equal divine inspiration.

The Bible itself tells us:

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God...”
— The Second Epistle to Timothy 3:16

The phrase “inspiration of God” means “God-breathed.” Scripture came through men, but its source was God Himself. The Holy Spirit moved upon chosen vessels to reveal divine truth to humanity.

The beauty of Scripture is that God spoke into human history. Moses wrote in the wilderness. David wrote while reigning and suffering. Isaiah prophesied during national turmoil. Paul wrote letters from prison. Luke documented eyewitness accounts. The Bible is connected to real moments in time, yet carried by an eternal Spirit.

This is why the Word of God remains alive.

The enemy seeks to create confusion concerning Scripture because confusion weakens faith. Satan asked Eve in the garden, “Yea, hath God said?” The attack has always been against the authority of God’s Word.

But believers must stand firm knowing that God preserved His revelation. Every referenced document was not ordained as Holy Scripture. Some were historical records, songs, poems, or writings of remembrance. However, the books preserved within the Holy Bible were recognized as inspired through the moving of the Holy Spirit.

The Bible is not weakened because it mentions other writings. Instead, it proves the Word of God moved through real people living in real generations while being inspired by the Holy Spirit 🙏

There are 66 books breathed by God, and they are the Good News.

Hallelujah 🙌