GOD SPEAKS THROUGH THE BIBLE TODAY God has revealed Himself to us through nature {Romans 1:18-21}, but His complete revelation is only through the Bible. We come to know Him through His creation as Creator, but only through the Bible can we know Him as Father. The Bible is the only book that throws light on the past and future eternity, the realm of the otherwise unknown. Were it not for this light how great would be the darkness of ignorance. The Bible is revelation. 6/16/2012 2
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GOD SPEAKS THROUGH THE BIBLE TODAY HOW THE HOLY SPIRIT WORKS THE HOLY SPIRIT THE ACTION THE WORD of GOD John 3:5,8 BEGETS 1 Peter 1:23-25 John 6:63 GIVES LIFE Psalm 119:93 Titus 3:5 SAVES James 1:21 John 16:8 CONVICTS Titus 1:9 Romans 8:16 TESTIFIES John 5:39 6/16/2012 5
GOD SPEAKS THROUGH THE BIBLE TODAY HOW THE HOLY SPIRIT WORKS THE HOLY SPIRIT THE ACTION THE WORD of GOD Romans 15:13 GIVES POWER Hebrews 4:12 2 Thessalonians 2:13 SANCTIFIES John 17:17 1 Corinthians 6:11 WASHES Ephesians 5:26 Acts 9:31 COMFORTS Romans 15:4 WHAT CAN BE SAID OF ONE CAND BE SAID OF THE OTHER THUS THE HOLY SPIRIT WORKS TODAY THRU THE WORD! 6/16/2012 6
GOD SPEAKS THROUGH THE BIBLE TODAY God's revelation of himself has been gradual. The Patriarchal Age has been called the "Starlight Age", The Mosaical Age: The "Moonlight Age", And the Christian Age: The "Sunlight Age 6/16/2012 7
GOD SPEAKS THROUGH THE BIBLE TODAY Things that were obscure to those before us have now been made plain. The Bible is Truth. Jesus said, "John 17:17 "Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth." and John 8:32 "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Therefore, the word of God must be recognized as the only source of authority in matters of religion. 6/16/2012 8
What If It Is Not Found In The Scriptures Matthew 15:13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It is not a good work - II Tim. 3:16-17 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 perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It does not pertain to life and godliness - II Pet. 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It causes one to not have God II John 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It is not authorized by Christ Col. 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It cannot be done by faith II Cor. 5:7; Rom. 10:17; 14:23 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:). So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It is going beyond what is written - I Cor. 4:6 And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It is not as the oracles of God I Pet. 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It is not according to the pattern - Heb. 8:5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It does not pertain to the seed of the kingdom Luke 8:11; Matt. 13:18-19 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It is not of righteousness Rom. 1:16-17; 10:1-4 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Brethren, my heart s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It is of "no such commandment" - Acts 15:24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment: The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It is iniquity - Matt. 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It is of men - Matt. 21:25; 15:9 The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It is not of truth- John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It is another gospel - Gal. 1:6-9 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
It is adding to the Word of God Rev. 22:18-19; Deut. 4:2; Prov. 30:5-6 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. 6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.