You Are New 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) –Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! This is one my favorite Scriptures. I grabbed hold of this verse shortly after I was born again in February, 1973. I realized that I was a brand new creature! Meditate on this verse, … Read More
Inspiration and Authority of Scripture 4 2 Timothy 3:16 (NASB) All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; The word “inspired” (Gk. theopneustos) comes from two Greek words: theos, meaning “God,” and pneo, meaning “to breathe.” So, “inspired” means “God-breathed.” I want to encourage you to believe the God-breathed Bible. … Read More
Inspiration and Authority of Scripture 3 All Scripture is inspired (or God breathed); it is the very life and Word of God. The ancient manuscripts are without error, absolutely true, trustworthy, and infallible. Without a strong belief of the Bible the church has no true foundation for its faith, no certainty of salvation, no moral absolutes, no message to preach … Read More
Inspiration and Authority of Scripture 2 While the Bible was God-breathed (inspired) by His Spirit – He worked with the personalities of the writers, moved upon them in such a way that they wrote without error. 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 (NKJV) –[12] Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we … Read More
Inspiration and Authority of Scripture 1 2 Timothy 3:16 (NASB) All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; The word “Scripture” in 2 Tim. 3:16 refers primarily to the Old Testament writings (3:15). There is indication, however, that some New Testament writings were already being viewed as inspired and authorized … Read More
Alive and Powerful Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV) For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Thoughts: The Greek word enthymesis (en-thoo’-may-sis), used here at Heb. 4:12 and in … Read More
Building a Wall of Protection I want to suggest some actions you can take that will build a wall of protection around you for the last days’ troubles. Here are some easy steps to take to begin to prepare, and to reinforce, a wall of protection around you and your family. 1. Morning Prayer Start everyday with prayer. Prayer is … Read More
The Word of Christ At my Bible College Graduation Banquet, Dr. Lester Sumrall delivered an awesome message on “Walking in The Word.” Which included the following verses; John 8:31-32 –Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; [32] And ye shall know the truth, and the … Read More
