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Documents about different biblical subjects1-3-1 Word of God
December 23rd, 20102 Timothy 3:16-17
- All Scripture is inspired by God, God-breathed
- Should be applied to our lives so that we can be ready for every spiritual challenge
- Word used to learn what God says by teaching
- Word used to correct things we are not doing
- Word used to warn us by rebuking us
- Word used to put things into practice through training
- Why should we go through this type of learning? Be thoroughly equipped for all good works
- The word of God is relevant and can expose and convict us of sin in our lives - not collecting dust somewhere
- It exposes us for what or who we are - Not everything in the Bible feels good at the time
- Sharper than any double edged sword - It can cut us, but its purpose is to cut out the bad, so that we can be healed - just like a surgeon’s scalpel.
- We need to watch how we live and what we teach - both essential to salvation
- Illustration: Which wing of an airplane is most important? So it is with what you teach and how you live out those beliefs.
- What is the result of careful attention to our life and doctrine?
- Jesus teaches these Jews that intellectual belief is not enough.
- He calls them to believe God enough to trust his will for their lives. This trust is demonstrated by the decision to live according to Jesus’ teaching.
- True faith is seen in our obedience.
- If the Bible is so powerful and helpful, why aren’t more people truly following what it says?
- Bottom line, we prefer to live according to our own feelings and desires.
- What is another hindrance to following God’s word?
- Religious tradition which takes precedence over the Word of God can result in worldly solutions to spiritual issues and make our worship of God empty and pointless.
- We are ultimately responsible for what we believe.
- Religious leaders can be wrong, so we cannot be lazy.
- Review in greater depth the lessons and sermons you hear to be sure about what you are being taught.
- Are you willing to take personal responsibility for knowing what the Bible says?
- The Bible is more than just words on a page.
- We need to develop a thirst and devotion to the word of God.
- How eager are you to regularly meditate on the Scriptures?
- Our attitude should be one of humility, reverence and awe for God’s word.
- Are you willing to live by the Bible, taking God at his Word in your relationship with him?
- Are you willing to trust God’s Word above your own feelings, religious traditions or religious leaders?
- Will you seek to understand God’s will and ways through his inspired Word?
