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Explore the significance of God's Word as Scripture, its ability to inspire and equip us, and its power to save and transform lives. Discover the importance of believing, loving, and obeying God's Word, and the consequences of rejecting it. Be enlightened and judged by the truth of God's Word.
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God’s word is Scripture – communication with man • 2 Tim. 3:16-17inspiration, profitable, equips us, complete • 2 Pet. 1:19-21not human will, moved by God • Jn. 17:17absolute truth (Ps. 119:160) • Jn. 8:31-32truth sets us free from sin (Rom. 6:3-7; Col. 2:12-13; Eph. 2:4-8) • Acts 26:18opens our eyes, turns us from darkness, forgiveness, sanctification • Eph. 6:10-17sword, fight Satan, demons, false doctrine(Rev. 19:11-16)
God’s word is Scripture – communication with man Power to save us • Is. 55:11word not return void (Heb. 1:1-4) • Rom. 1:16power of God to salvation, believe • Eph. 5:26washing of water with the word (Acts 2:38-47) • Jn. 1:1-4Jesus, Word of Life (1 Jn. 1:1-2; 2 Tim. 1:9-10) • 1 Pet. 1:2, 23sanctifying work, born again, salvation, word (1 Pet. 2:2) • Jn. 8:51-52keep word, never see death
God’s word is Scripture – communication with man Power to save us Believe God’s word • Mk. 1:14-15repent, believe in the gospel • Rom. 10:17faith comes from hearing God’s word • 1 Cor. 1:21God saves everyone who believes • Heb. 11:8Abraham, hear, faith, obey (Heb. 5:9) • Gal. 3:6-9faith reckoned as righteousness • Gal. 3:26-29when baptized into Christ • Col. 2:12baptized, faith in working of God
God’s word is Scripture – communication with man Power to save us Believe God’s word Love God’s word • 2 Th. 2:10must love the truth to be saved (2 Th. 2:3-15) • Ps. 119:97, 113-114, 163-168love God’s law • Phil. 1:27-30conduct worthy of the gospel • Col. 1:9-11empowered by God’s word
God’s word is Scripture – communication with man Power to save us Believe God’s word Love God’s word Obey God’s word at any cost • Ja. 1:18-27must be effectual doers • Ja. 2:14-26obedient faith, faith with works
God’s word is Scripture – communication with man Power to save us Believe God’s word Love God’s word Obey God’s word at any cost Why is it important to obey God’s word? • Ps. 119:105, 133lights our path (Ps. 119:9, 101, 105-112) • 1 Pet. 1:2, 22-23obey Jesus, saved (Heb. 5:9) • 2 Cor. 10:5-6punished if not hear and obey (Heb. 2:2)
God’s word is Scripture – communication with man Power to save us Believe God’s word Love God’s word Obey God’s word at any cost Why is it important to obey God’s word? Judged by God’s word • Jn. 12:48judged by Jesus’ words • Acts 13:44-46if reject word, judge self unworthy (Jn. 3:18-21) • Rev. 11:17-19judgment, saints rewarded (Rev. 20:11-21:7)