On Bible in Ethiopia

The House of Sellassie

WE IN ETHIOPIA HAVE ONE OF THE OLDEST VERSIONS OF THE BIBLE, but however old the version maybe, in whatever language it might be written the Word remains one and the same. It transcends all boundaries of empires and all conception of race, It is eternal.

No doubt you all remember reading in the Acts of the Apostles of how Philip baptised that Ethiopian official. He is the first Ethiopian on record to have followed Christ, and from that day onwaards the Word of God has continued to grow in the hearts of Ethiopians, And I might say for myself that from early childhood I was taught to appreciate the Bible and my love for it increases with the passage of time. All through my troubles I have found it to be of infinite comfort. " Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" - who can resist and invitation so full of compassion?

Because of this personal experience in the goodness of the Bible, I was resolved that all my countrymen should also share its great blessing, and that by reading the Bible they should find the truth for themselves. Therefore I caused a new translation to be made from our ancient language into the langiage which the old and young understood and spoke.

Today man sees his hopes and aspirations crumbling before him. he is perplexed and knows not whether he is drifting. but he must realise that the Bible is the refuge and rallying point for all humanity. In it he will find the solution for his present difficulties and guidance for his future action, and unless he accepts with clear conscience the Bible and its great Message, he cannot hope for salvation. For my part I glory in the Bible.

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Christ & Christianity

When Jesus Christ was born from Virgin Mary, from that time on He lived an exemplary life, a life which men everywhere must emulate. This life and the faith that He has taught us, assures us of salvation, assures us also of harmony and good life upon earth; because of the exemplary character of the life of Jesus Christ it is necessary that all men do their maximum in their human efforts to see to it that they approximate as much as they can the good example that has been set by Him. It is true that there is no perfection in humanity. From time to time we make mistakes, we do commit sins but even as we do that, deep in our heart as Christians we know we have a chance of forgiveness from the Almighty. He taught us that all men are equal regardless of sex, their national origin and tribe and He taught us all who seek Him shall find Him. To live in this healthy life, a Christian life, is what makes me follow Jesus Christ.

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