“If we want to understand God, we must do it on His terms. If we want to see God the way He really is,
we must look to the place of authority--to Scripture and to Jesus Christ.”
Eugene Peterson in A Long Obedience
The Bible is God’s written revelation of Himself. John 6:63 says:
The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. (NIV)
In Deuteronomy 32:46-47 God commands His people to "Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you... command your children to
obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you they are your life..." (NIV) The Word of God. . .
Comforts us
Strengthens Believers
Brings Correction to our lives
Is for Encouragement
Brings Assurance of our Salvation
Is to be Studied
Disciplines Christians
Brings Enlightenment
Guides
Is for Hearing and to be Obeyed
Brings Hope
Reveals Christ
Is for Spiritual Growth
Reveals God’s Plan of Salvation for men and women
Is Living, and Brings Life
As a follower of Christ, it is imperative to be reading the Bible. There are no short cuts to developing a deeper relationship with
God. There is no replacement for spending time with Him in prayer and Bible Study. But, it takes time, desire and discipline.
