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Biblical Authority
Simply Irresistibl
e ~ Part 3
August 5th, 2007 ~ John 8:1-11
The Bible consists of 66 books, written by over 40 different human authors, over the course of 1500 years, in 3 different languages. (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek)
The Result is...God's Redemption Of Mankind
The Translations Debate Revolves Around S
ynonyms
"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away." Matthew 24:35 (NIV)
Many other authors proclaimed... "The word(s) of the Lord..."
There are 250 References to the word(s) of the Lord in NIV
Peter said..."You must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about b
y the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit." 2 Peter 1:20-21 (NIV)
4 Evidences For Trusting The Bible As God's Word:
"Manuscript Evidence, Archeology, Prophecy, Strong Christian Evi
dence"
"I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth." 1 Timothy 3:15 (HCSB)
1. The Bible Reveals God 's Intentions.
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statute
s of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous." Psal
m 19:7-9 (NIV)
"Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1 (NIV)
"People who aren't Christians can't understand these truths from God's Spirit. It all sounds foolish to the
m because only those who have the Spirit can understand what the Spirit means."
1 Corinthians 2:14 (NLT)
2. The Bible Is God's Instruction Book For My Life.
Paul said..."All Scripture is God-breathed...and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It s
traightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is God's way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do." 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV &NLT)
"The Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." John 14:26 (NIV)
"The word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spiri
t, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV)
"Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin
against You." Psalm 119:11 (NASB)
I Must Learn To Develop A Biblical World View
3. As I Experience God'
s Word I Must Surrender To It.
"Receive, Read, Study, Memorize, Meditate"
Jesus said..."By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and My judgment is just, for I seek not to please Myself but Him who sent Me." John 5:30 (NIV)
John 8:9-11 (NIV)
"At this, those who
heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" "No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now a
nd leave your life of sin."
"Don't fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear and out the other. Act on what you hear!" James 1:22 (MSG)
"Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on
it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written
in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful." Joshua 1:8 (NIV)
"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." John 14:15 (NASB)
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