LiFE IN FELLOWSHIP WITH THE LIVING Word of God (Jesus) iS marvelously SUPURLIATIVE -- how can I describe it?
God fellowships with me in my spirit. "The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts." Proverbs 20:27
"The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive." nlt
"So the Word became human and made his home among us." John 1:14 nlt
"In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1:1 nlt
The Bible is not merely a historical record. It is alive--it speaks to me. His Word (nourishes) feeds me. It is powerful. Is it the very word of God speaking to people daily when they take the time!
"For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires." Hebrews 4:12 nlt
American consumers expect and often need specific instructions for various products, like children's toys, electronics, OSHA-regulated equipment, and medical devices. Some instruction manuals are even required by the law for safety.
Take the LEGO Eiffel Tower, for example. Even though most of us know what the Eiffel Tower looks like, assembling all 10,001 pieces without the 692-step manual would be nearly impossible for us. Ignoring that guide would almost certainly lead to frustration and failure.
In the same way, ignoring God's instruction manual for life can be very costly. This can lead to mistakes and lasting regret inside. Have I personally ever ignored a product manual and then regretted it?
Absolutely, been there, done that.
Well, the same applies to life without God’s good guidance. A good Maps-App can guide people well if they apply. It helps me onto the best way from point A to Point B (that changes on Dallas roads each hour). Following the Maker’s manual (His Word by His Spirit) leads far better to clarity with wisdom, with red-hot passion for His purpose, and gives real success in the best journey of life.
The Word and Hermeneutics (<click on these for more info)
At the heart of biblical hermeneutics lies in one fundamental principle: we must read and understand the Bible in its plain, literal sense unless the text itself shows us it’s employing symbols or figurative language.
The step-by-step journey toward spiritual maturity will daily involve applying the Word of God wisely. It begins with simply reading the Bible.
Need 4 Steps to Studying the Bible in Context?
Step 1: What's the concept here? Contextualize the verse within its passage.
Step 2: Contextualize the passage within the book and in its original context.
Step 3: Look at keywords and phrases, based on the original language and culture.
Step 4: Apply the passage to your life and community.
The Word and Its Implicational Essence
The implicational essence of Scripture is so unique. Preach the Word, that's where the power is, and that's when people leave a meeting saying something like: “Yikes! Wowza Lord, that truth nailed me with holy fear and awe. The insight from the Holy Spirit hit me in such a good way!”
"Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you". Philippians 4:9
"...And Jesus said to him, 'You go, and do likewise.'” Luke 10:37 esv
Inductive Study..or Deductive Bible study?
"But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. 24 You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. 25 But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it." James 1:22-25 nlt
"I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you". Psalm 119:11
A message can generally be categorized into four types:
1) textual,
2) topical,
3) textual-topical, and
4) expository.
Interpretation is the process of determining what a passage of Scripture means, or, more precisely, what it would have meant to the original audience. To interpret properly, one must consider the cultural, historical, and literary context as well as the grammatical structures and the meaning of the words in their original language (using commentaries and language tools if one is not proficient in Hebrew or Greek). Interpretation must come first. One cannot know how to apply a passage of Scripture before determining what it means. “What does it mean to me?” is not a good question to ask in the interpretation stage, but it might be appropriate for application. Too often, Bible readers will skip to application without determining the actual meaning of a text.
"Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15 amp
The Word and Its Sufficiency
"For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence." 2 Peter 1:3 amp
The Bible is sufficient for both life and godliness. The Living Word is for you. What does the sufficiency of Scripture mean? It means that the Bible alone (God's love letter to the believer) is enough to guide real Christians on the path of godliness and to lead people to saving faith through Christ alone.
Psalm 19:7–11: Here is the most concise statement of the sufficiency of Scripture. It was written by David under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
2 Timothy 3:16–17: Here the Apostle Paul states that all Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, correcting, and training in righteousness.
2 Peter 1:3: Here it says that God has given us all we need for life and godliness.
Deuteronomy 6:4: Here Scripture clearly instructs both the most well-instructed Christian and the layperson. A child could understand the Bible.
2 Corinthians 12:9–10: Here Paul explains that God's grace is VERY sufficient for us, regardless of the circumstances.
"People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Reading the Word is nourishment for our spirit. It's really the only way to ensure our days our led by our spirit instead of our bad attitudes." Matthew 4:4
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth..” 2 Timothy 2:15
"I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." Psalm 119:11 esv
"I have thought much about your words and stored them in my heart so that they would hold me back from sin." tlb
God can speak to humanity in multiple ways, revealing His majesty and character through creation, Scripture, dreams, or personal experiences.
How can I know if I am hearing God, hearing Satan, or hearing my own fleshly nature?
Does God still speak to us today? (<click on these)
Does God still use His voice to get through to us?
What does it mean that God speaks in a still small voice?
How can we recognize the voice of God?
He Speaks At Times Through Personal Experiences Doesn't He? His Word Has More Clout Over Our Fickle Feelings and Experiences.
People feel broken, guilty, insignificant, lonely, hungry, empty and afraid to die. The gospel addresses it all.
- Confession, true Repentance, and Cleansing: As we reflect on God’s creation and His Word, we become more aware of our own sinfulness and the need for God’s forgiveness. David prays for God to reveal his hidden sins, cleanse him, and keep him from willful sins that could dominate his life. He recognizes that unchecked sin can lead to spiritual slavery and even a "great transgression."
- God's Gracious Forgiveness, no Charge: The psalmist asks for both protection from sin and free cleansing from all of it, knowing that God is merciful. This speaks of a righteous understanding of grace—that through Christ, we are fully forgiven and set free from guilt.
- Sharing God's Message: Do the people of God have a role? Sure. While creation testifies to God’s existence, it’s up to reborn believers to accurately proclaim God'a plan of salvation found in the Bible. The apostle Paul, in Romans 10, emphasizes the need for people to hear the good news of the gospel so they can respond in faith. It's our responsibility to share the message of God’s love and forgiveness with those all around the world. With all these screens we hold (there are now more smartphones than people), the gospel can quickly go around the globe.
- Daily Surrender counts: A heart focused on God is a heart at peace. David ends the psalm with a prayer that God would be pleased with both his words and thoughts. He asks that every aspect of his life—both seen and unseen—be acceptable in God’s sight. This is a powerful reminder to seek God’s guidance and approval in everything we do.
1. God Speaks in the Skies (Psalm 19:1–6)
Yes, it becomes clear that God's creation is a powerful, nonverbal testimony of His loving existence. The Bible states, "The heavens declare the glory of God," and this underscores how His nature itself reveals God’s infinite power, order, and beauty. Take in the wonder, take some times alone with Him. From the vastness of the heavens to the intricate details of this planet earth, creation is designed to make man conscious of God’s presence and His attributes. The firmament shows the beauty of His intricate handiwork, displaying the artistic expression of a Creator who loves to bless people.
- The Heavens Declare His Glory: First heaven, second, and third.. the skies, stars, and universe are like a silent but powerful testimony to God’s existence. To think that such intricate design could come from randomness or chance is absurd; it speaks of a wise, personal God who crafted everything with purpose for us to enjoy.
- Romans 1:19-20 echoes this by explaining that all people can perceive God's divine nature through what has been made. However, while nature can reveal that God exists and is powerful, it doesn’t explain His plan for salvation.
2. God Speaks in the Scriptures (Psalm 19:7–11)
Indeed, while the heavens speak non-verbally declaring the glory of God in a general sense, revealing His majesty, His power, and His order, the Scriptures bring clarity to this revelation by specifically declaring His grace and plan of salvation through Christ. All need to hear of Christ, His finished work and His gospel.
See Hebrews 1:1–3 illustrates this beautifully: "God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son... who, being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high."
This passage emphasizes that while God communicated in various ways throughout man's long history here, His ultimate and clearest revelation given to people is found in His Son Jesus Christ. The written Word, especially in the New Testament, reveals God's free grace through Christ, showing that the God of creation is also the God of redemption. He's there So for you to meet all your needs. Not for any sin, but for you!
"By God’s grace and mighty power, I have been given the privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News. 8 Though I am the least deserving of all God’s people, he graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ. 9 I was chosen to explain to everyone[a] this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning." Ephesians 3:7-9 nlt
"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency[a] in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:8 esv
- The Perfection of God's Law: David praises God’s Word for being perfect, trustworthy, and life-giving. God's commandments are not restrictive rules but safe guardrails on the path towards wisdom, joy, and a fulfilling satisfying life. They warn us against danger and guide us to fruitfulness and true success.
- God's Special Revelation: While creation shows us God's greatness, His Word reveals His holiness and our sinfulness. The Bible provides the clearest understanding of who God is and how we can be in a relationship with Him. It teaches us about His love, mercy, and grace, and it is only through Scripture that we learn about gettin' right with our Maker (salvation through Jesus Christ).
- The Bible with application by faith describes a reviving of the soul. This is what makes the simple wise, and brings joy to the heart.
In Psalm 19, the use of the name "LORD" (Yahweh or Jehovah) rather than “God” signifies that the Scriptures are not just a general or impersonal revelation, but a personal communication from this covenant-keeping God. The name "LORD" reflects God’s intimate relationship with His own children. This personal revelation through the law, testimony, and commandments provides not only moral guidance but reveals God's grace and the path to a restored relationship with Him through His Son.
The Scriptures, therefore, take the very expansive revelation of creation and bring it into sharp focus, showing us not only who God is but also how we can relate to Him personally through Christ. He wants acceptable, biblical worship from the heart.
3. God Speaks into the Soul (Psalm 19:12–14)
No person can fully understand the depths of their own heart, as Jeremiah 17:9 tells us:
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" Jeremiah 17:9 KJV
And because of this situation, we each need the Word of God to act as a mirror to reveal the hidden sins and iniquities within us, as emphasized in James 1:22–25. Without the reflection provided by Scripture, our sins, especially those we may not even be conscious of, remain concealed from us. That would be unhelpful.
Remember how the psalmist in Psalm 19 recognizes this need within? He asked God to reveal the tainting -- his secret sins (v. 12) and cleanse him from them. This mirrors the prayer in Psalm 139:23–24, where the psalmist implores God to search his heart and reveal anything at all that is offensive vertically so that he can be led in the way everlasting.
In the Old Testament, there were provisions in the law for sins committed out of ignorance, as outlined in Leviticus 4–5 and Numbers 15:22ff. However, for sins of open defiance—those committed with full knowledge and rebellion—there was no sacrificial provision (Numbers 15:30–31).
David, understanding the danger of unchecked sin, calls out. He pleads not only for cleansing from secret faults but also for protection from deliberate, willful sins (v. 13). This is crucial because continual indulgence in even small, hidden sins can lead to a hardened heart, which may eventually give way to greater, more blatant rebellion and judgment. This process is what David refers to as the "great transgression," a sin that can result in spiritual death—a consequence of living in defiance of God and His will. Full obedience to the highest Authority is what this walk of faith is all about!
The New Testament echoes this concern of David about sin's mastery over us. Romans 6 teaches that sin should not have dominion over our lives, and we are called to walk in the newness of life, under the rule of grace rather than sin. The key to victory over sin is allowing the Word of God to control and shape our thoughts, motives, actions, words, and desires. Only then can we be free from sin’s grip and thus avoid the path that leads downward toward destruction?
In verse 14 of Psalm 19, the psalmist prays a beautiful and essential prayer: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.”
What does that verse emphasize? It emphasizes that what we think about and meditate on throughout the day and will ultimately shape our words and actions. As Jesus said in Mark 7:14–23, it is what comes out of the heart that defiles a person. The heart, therefore, must be filled with God's Word, which acts like a musician skillfully plucking the strings of a harp, shaping the music of our lives.
Meditation on the Word of God is as vital to the soul as digestion is to the body. As we take in the Word, it becomes part of our inner being, nourishing us spiritually. So much so that we allow the Word to control us. This is what it means to "walk in the Spirit" (Galatians 5:16) and to live with a spiritual mind, as Paul describes in Romans 8:1–8. When we meditate on Scripture throughout the day, the Holy Spirit directs our thoughts and decisions, leading us into a life of spiritual maturity (of obedience and victory over sin).
Is the Bible all that God wants it to be in your life? Spiritual growth is connected to the living Word for you. As you reflect on Psalm 19, please pray that God will give you a deeper love for His Living Word (Jesus), for Scriptures pointing to Him, for a hunger with the courage to live in it. Yes, for the strength to obey it. As you do this, He will bless you, and you will grow in your understanding of both His will for you and of your own heart. Seeing each of us walking in the truth and love, in greater freedom with joy -- that is His heartbeat.
Ps. 19:1 amp "The heavens are telling of the glory of God;
And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.
2 Day after day pours forth speech, and night after night reveals knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there [spoken] words [from the stars]; their voice is not heard.
4 Yet their voice [in quiet evidence] has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them and in the heavens He has made a tent for the sun,
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber; it rejoices as a strong man to run his course.
6 The sun’s rising is from one end of the heavens, and its circuit to the other end of them; and there is nothing hidden from its heat.
7 The law (Torah) of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul; the statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the Lord are true, they are righteous altogether.
10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned [reminded, illuminated, and instructed]; in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can understand his errors or omissions? Acquit me of hidden (unconscious, unintended) faults.
13 Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous (deliberate, willful) sins; let them not rule and have control over me. Then I will be blameless (complete), and I shall be acquitted of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable and pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, immovable] rock and my Redeemer."
So how does.. and how in the past has God spoken to people? Well, He's given us General and Special Revelation.
*General Revelation is about how God reveals himself to people in a nonverbal way via His creation. What can we know from General Revelation? People can know of God's deity and of His mighty simply by gazing at His beautiful Creation, but you can know about His wisdom that saves people comes through special Revelation (the Scripture).
What does it mean that the heavens declare the glory of God?
*Special Revelation is very ordered in its structure. Let's look at Psalm 19.
*There are six titles for Scripture here: it is called law and testimony in verse 7, it is called precepts and commandment in verse 8, and it is called fear and judgments in verse 9. All of these titles describe the different facets of the same special (divine) revelation in the Bible.
*There are six characteristics of Scripture here: it is perfect and sure, it is right and pure, it is clean and true.
*There are six benefits of Scripture: it restores the soul, makes wise the simple, rejoices the heart, enlightens the eyes, endures forever, and produces comprehensive righteousness. Sufficient, and best for you.
*There are six attributions of Scripture to the Lord: Look at verse 7, “of the Lord, of the Lord”; and at verse 8, “of the Lord, of the Lord”; and at verse 9, “of the Lord, of the Lord.” Six times, the covenant name of Yahweh is given to us as the source of the Word of God. This passage is the most comprehensive statement on the sufficiency of Scripture that I have found anywhere.
*God has revealed Himself in His creation (General Revelation. vv. 1–6), in the Scriptures (vv. 7–11), and inside within your heart as you worship Him (vv. 12–14).
An honest scientist wants to learn about nature. What we've seen is how a scientist studies the book of nature and a psychologist the book of human nature, but if they ignore God’s Book (the Bible), their conclusions may be wrong. So keep balanced. All truth is God’s truth.
*The goal of all Bible study (which is Special Revelation) is a firsthand knowledge of Jesus Christ and of yourself.
God wants you to know Him in a personal meaningful way--He wants a close relationship with you because He loves you. See Verses 7–11 tell you what the Bible can do for you if only you will read it, meditate on it, and obey it. The better you understand your Bible and obey it, the more you will appreciate God’s creation and the better you will understand yourself and others. God’s Word is the basic book.
*Open each day beholding God’s glory in Jesus Christ (v. 1). Enter each day with the devotion of a bridegroom and the determination of an athlete (vv. 4–5). At the end of the day, what you have done will please Him (v. 14).
However, while the voice of nature powerfully points to God, it is insufficient on its own to fully convey who God is. Men, throughout history, have often misinterpreted the message of nature. Some have looked at the vast power within the universe and mistaken God for mere energy or power itself. Others have been captivated by the essential nature of light and erroneously equated God with the physical properties of light, rather than understanding light as a characteristic of God. This confusion has led many to worship nature or its elements, as Paul describes in Romans 1:25, where people "exchanged the truth of God for a lie" and worshiped the creation rather than the Creator.
To correct this confusion, God has provided man with special revelation—His Word. The Bible presents itself as the direct communication of God to humanity, offering clarity where nature's message may be misunderstood. While the natural world reveals God's power and deity, Scripture provides the deeper revelation of God's wisdom, love, and redemptive plan for humanity. It is through the Bible that God speaks specifically to man about salvation, righteousness, and the way to a meaningful relationship with Him.
Psalm 19 encapsulates this truth beautifully. The psalmist presents two distinct revelations: first, God's general revelation through nature (vv. 1–6), and second, His special revelation through Scripture (vv. 7–11). The Word of God is given six titles—law, testimony, precepts, commandment, fear, and judgments—each representing different facets of divine truth. Likewise, the characteristics of Scripture are presented: it is perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, and true. These attributes emphasize its sufficiency and reliability as God’s chosen means of communication.
The benefits of Scripture are many: it restores the soul, makes the simple wise, rejoices the heart, enlightens the eyes, and produces comprehensive righteousness. This sufficiency of Scripture is unmatched, making it the most comprehensive statement on God’s communication to man. Furthermore, the covenant name of Yahweh is emphasized six times, highlighting the personal nature of this divine revelation. God desires to be known intimately by His creation.
In essence, God speaks to man through three primary avenues: the book of nature, the book of Scripture, and the book of humanity. A scientist might study nature, and a psychologist might explore human behavior, but without grounding their knowledge in God’s Word, their conclusions may be incomplete. True understanding comes from maintaining a balance between these realms, recognizing that all truth is God’s truth.
Ultimately, the goal of Bible study is not merely intellectual but relational. God desires for each person to know Him personally and meaningfully. Verses 7–11 of Psalm 19 reveal that the Bible can transform lives if it is read, meditated upon, and obeyed. The better one understands Scripture, the more deeply one can appreciate God’s creation and understand oneself and others. God’s Word is foundational to a life well-lived.
Each day should begin with beholding God’s glory, just as Psalm 19:1 suggests, and should be pursued with the devotion of a bridegroom and the determination of an athlete, as reflected in verses 4–5. At the end of the day, the goal is that one’s actions will be pleasing to God (v. 14), bringing life full circle—from experiencing God in creation, understanding Him in Scripture, and walking with Him daily.
Listen, while creation serves as a powerful testimony of God’s existence and attributes, it is in prayerfully reading the Bible where God speaks MOST clearly and specifically to humanity today.
I pray that God gives illumination in His Word daily.
The combination of general revelation through nature and special revelation through Scripture ensures that God’s voice will be heard by those honestly seeking Him. He works in us both to will and do of His good pleasure.. He helps us want to seek after Him. Through these revelations, God invites all to know Him, to experience His love, and to walk in the fullness of His wisdom and grace.
So What the Bible Is called: Special Revelation (You know how Creation speaks as well, but that's called General Revelation).
(1) The perfect law—There is no error in the Bible, either in historical fact or in spiritual truth. Of course, the Bible records the lies of men and of Satan, but the total message of the Bible is that of truth. See Ps. 119:128 and 160.
(2) The sure testimony—The Word does not change; it is sure and steadfast, Ps. 119:89. It is God’s testimony to man, His witness of what is true and right. See Matt. 5:18.
(3) The right statutes—“Statutes” means “precepts, rules for daily living.” Some rules are wrong rules; God’s Word is right. Obeying the Word brings blessing to daily life.
(4) The pure commandment—See Pss. 12:6; 119:140; Prov. 30:5. The “sacred books” of some world religions are anything but pure, but God’s Word is pure, even when dealing with sin. Nothing in the Bible, rightly understood, could lead a person into sin.
(5) The clean fear of the Lord—The phrase “fear of the Lord” (v. 9) is another reference to “the Law,” since the Word of God produces a reverence for God. See Deut. 4:10; Ps. 111:10. To fear God makes a person clean; to worship heathen idols makes a person filthy.
(6) True, righteous judgments—God’s evaluations of men and things are true; He knows all things completely. It pays for the Christian to believe what God says and not to depend on his own evaluation. Lot made this mistake and lost everything.
(7) Better than gold—What a treasure is the Bible (Ps. 119:72; Prov. 8:10; 16:16).
(8) Sweeter than honey (Ps. 119:103)—The spiritual Christian does not need the artificial things of this world for satisfaction; the Word satisfies the spiritual appetite. What or who here is as reliable as the Word of God? None nowhere are.
Living by the teachings found within the Bible is an exciting journey marked by profound richness, as the Scriptures offer a roadmap that is entirely good for life's complexities.
So What The Bible Does:
(1) Converts—This meaning is the same as He “restores” in Ps. 23:3. The Word converts the sinner from his ways and restores the saint when he wanders. It refreshes and heals.
(2) Makes wise—Read Ps. 119:97–104; Isa. 8:20; Jer. 8:9; Col. 1:9; James 1:5.
(3) Rejoices—The spiritual believer finds joy in the Word (Jer. 15:16).
(4) Enlightens—“The entrance (opening) of Your words gives light” (Ps. 119:130, NKJV).
(5) Endures—Other books fade and are forgotten, but God’s Word remains. Many a hammer has been worn out on the anvil of God’s Word!
(6) Enriches—It is better than gold or silver (Prov. 3:13–15).
(7) Satisfies—The honey satisfies the body; the Word satisfies the soul.
(8) Warns—It is better to prevent sin and avoid trouble than to confess sin and try to remedy mistakes. Knowing the Word and obeying it guides the believer on the safe path. See Prov. 2.
(9) Rewards—Money cannot buy the rewards of a godly life: a clean conscience, a pure heart, joy, peace, and answered prayer. Note that v. 11 says there is a reward in keeping the Word, not for keeping it. The reward comes in the doing: “This man shall be blessed in his doing” (James 1:25).
Knowing the Word is the most important decision anyone makes. With Christ living on the inside as Lord, and walking according to the written Word of God..that is not merely a choice; that is a transformative journey that enriches the soul and illuminates the path ahead.
The Bible, as a perfect law, steadfast testimony, and pure commandment, offers timeless truths that guide, enrich, and satisfy. By embracing its teachings, one embarks on a fulfilling adventure, discovering treasures that surpass worldly riches and finding joy that lasts far beyond the temporal pleasures of life.
"Aim at Heaven and you will get earth “thrown in”: aim at earth and you will get neither." ~ C.S. Lewis
Knowing God in a meaningful and personal way doesn't mean trying to be a good person to earn righteousness, or even going to church to gain favor. It means repenting (agreeing with God about my sin and) accepting the free gift of forgiveness and eternal life made possible by Jesus' death and resurrection. We see brokenness in our world all around, but you today can freely know God and experience His life-changing grace through a relationship with His Son Jesus.
What Now For the Person Who Has Repented And Believed In Jesus?
If you prayed to ask Jesus to come into your life, you are now a Christian and part of God's family. Now you'll want to grow in your relationship with your Savior and live the life He intends for you. Get started today.
2 Timothy 3:15-17 - and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Psalm 12:6 - The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Matthew 5:19 - Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
John 17:17 - Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
Proverbs 30:5 - Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
Psalm 119:18 - Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.
Romans 15:4 - For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
Psalm 18:30 - As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
- Click here and Read some more:
- The Word with a Topic? Really? Is there a good timing? Yes.
- It's Grasping An Understanding of God's Heart and mind.
- The Word and Context.
- Is there such a thing as sound biblical hermeneutics? Yes.
- Proper Interpretation of Scripture comes before the application part.
- Application Is Where Saving Faith Meets Up With Appropriate Actions.
- Wisely interpret and apply the Word of God. You've got this -- God will help you.
- Come to Christ, let Him be Savior and then.. righteously, tactfully, boldly go fishing for people!
