Matthew 26:28

For this is My Blood of the (new and better) covenant, which (ratifies the agreement and) is being poured out for many (as substitutionary atonement) for the forgiveness of sins. 

The Bible is more than words written about history. The Bible declares the covenant that God has made with Jews and those who believe in Jesus as the savior. It’s the promises made by God to us for our lives and eternal life. It is real, living and active every day. All it needs is for us to plug into the Bible and believe in the power of God to become active in our lives.