All About GOD - Growing Relationships with Jesus and Others
The Authority Of The Bible"
"Your word is truth" (John 17:17). "All your words are true" (Psalm 119:160).
A friend of mine shared about a sermon preached this last Sunday in a church from our area that her brother attends. The minister titled his sermon, "Is The Bible Really Reliable?" Some congregational members thought that perhaps he chose a brow-raising title just to get the attention of his listeners and expected that he would surely preach a respectful affirmative message from God's Word. Instead he launched into a vicious attack on the Bible as merely a collection of ancient fairy tales. This has caused quite a stir in that church as it certainly should.*
The ridicule and mocking of God's Holy Word is increasing dramatically in our time. I recently read of a congressman who appealed to a Scripture to make a point and was later ridiculed for using a "funky old collection of desert scribblings."
A number of years ago there was an article in "U.S. News and World Report" titled "Is The Bible True?" with a subtitle "New Discoveries Offer Surprising Support For Key Moments In The Scriptures". It showed a picture of Adam and Eve prior to the Fall. I was intrigued by the title and wondered if the article might affirm my faith. I should have known better.
I have grown suspicious of these types of secular based articles through the years. They are normally written by mockers and unbelievers who cite other mockers and unbelievers as authority. A prime example is the "Jesus Project" whose intent is to strip Jesus of all that the Bible says about Him. These liberal "scholars" are regularly presented as the authority on Christ and the Bible in secular magazines.
We must not look to the affirmations of the world to validate our faith in the authority of Scripture. The daily Scriptural quotations are spoken by Jesus Christ and the Psalmist. I want them to settle deep in my spirit today. Jesus said to His Father, "Your word is truth." That's a vital point and is the cornerstone of my faith. If Jesus Christ had absolute confidence in the words of His Father as recorded in Scripture, who am I to argue with Him who holds the key to understanding.
A foundational belief of the follower of Christ is the statement made by the Apostle Paul, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16,17).
Unbelievers have been hacking away at the veracity of God's word for millenniums but the Psalmist states "All your words are true." The prophet Isaiah states, "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever" (40:8). And let this one sink deep into your heart, soul and mind, "Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens" (Psalm 119:89).
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for Your faith in His excellent Word! *1
Be encouraged today,
Daily prayer: Father, we place our complete trust and confidence in the words recorded in the Scriptures that You inspired Your followers to write. All Scripture is inspired by You and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness so that we who follow You are equipped to do every good work You commission us to do. No matter the ongoing attempts by mortal man to bring into question the authority of Your immortal Word, Your Word is eternal; it stands firmly in the heavens and is established deep in our spirit where Your Holy Spirit resides. We choose to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and those who have carefully navigated their earthly pilgrimage by walking the narrow path that leads to eternal life instead of the broad way that most choose leading to disbelief and destruction. Saints look up Your Redeemer is Coming! Jesus is Lord! brother Glenn Robichaux
A friend of mine shared about a sermon preached this last Sunday in a church from our area that her brother attends. The minister titled his sermon, "Is The Bible Really Reliable?" Some congregational members thought that perhaps he chose a brow-raising title just to get the attention of his listeners and expected that he would surely preach a respectful affirmative message from God's Word. Instead he launched into a vicious attack on the Bible as merely a collection of ancient fairy tales. This has caused quite a stir in that church as it certainly should.*
The ridicule and mocking of God's Holy Word is increasing dramatically in our time. I recently read of a congressman who appealed to a Scripture to make a point and was later ridiculed for using a "funky old collection of desert scribblings."
A number of years ago there was an article in "U.S. News and World Report" titled "Is The Bible True?" with a subtitle "New Discoveries Offer Surprising Support For Key Moments In The Scriptures". It showed a picture of Adam and Eve prior to the Fall. I was intrigued by the title and wondered if the article might affirm my faith. I should have known better.
I have grown suspicious of these types of secular based articles through the years. They are normally written by mockers and unbelievers who cite other mockers and unbelievers as authority. A prime example is the "Jesus Project" whose intent is to strip Jesus of all that the Bible says about Him. These liberal "scholars" are regularly presented as the authority on Christ and the Bible in secular magazines.
We must not look to the affirmations of the world to validate our faith in the authority of Scripture. The daily Scriptural quotations are spoken by Jesus Christ and the Psalmist. I want them to settle deep in my spirit today. Jesus said to His Father, "Your word is truth." That's a vital point and is the cornerstone of my faith. If Jesus Christ had absolute confidence in the words of His Father as recorded in Scripture, who am I to argue with Him who holds the key to understanding.
A foundational belief of the follower of Christ is the statement made by the Apostle Paul, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16,17).
Unbelievers have been hacking away at the veracity of God's word for millenniums but the Psalmist states "All your words are true." The prophet Isaiah states, "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever" (40:8). And let this one sink deep into your heart, soul and mind, "Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens" (Psalm 119:89).
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for Your faith in His excellent Word! *1
Be encouraged today,
Daily prayer: Father, we place our complete trust and confidence in the words recorded in the Scriptures that You inspired Your followers to write. All Scripture is inspired by You and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness so that we who follow You are equipped to do every good work You commission us to do. No matter the ongoing attempts by mortal man to bring into question the authority of Your immortal Word, Your Word is eternal; it stands firmly in the heavens and is established deep in our spirit where Your Holy Spirit resides. We choose to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and those who have carefully navigated their earthly pilgrimage by walking the narrow path that leads to eternal life instead of the broad way that most choose leading to disbelief and destruction. Saints look up Your Redeemer is Coming! Jesus is Lord! brother Glenn Robichaux
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by Jared Wells on -
John 1:1 " In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
-
Permalink Reply by Andre du Toit on
-
It is such a pity that people ridicule the Bible and those accepting the Word as truth. This is not to be a surprise as Scripture tells us: 1Co 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
-
Permalink Reply by Glenn Robichaux on -
Psalm 119 :11 Your word have I hid in my heart that I may not sin against thee. God's word with out How can one rally get to know Him?
-
Permalink Reply by Craig on -
Its sad but true, many Christians believe parts of Genesis are myths such as the Creation story. Pastors and churches have gotten more liberal. Sermons are more watered down. Some will say our faith is based upon Christ, not some book. Some teach that the Scriptures are a record, a witness and a medium of revelation, but they are not a revelation in themselves. There are others who believe that the church or tradition are equal to Scripture. I once heard a catholic priest say that Adam and Eve are a myth that the Jewish people invented in order to try to explain how sin originated. Then there was a pastor who said he won't preach about sin, heaven and hell because he doesn't want to scare away new members. Doesn't the Bible say that in the last days, few will believe in sound doctrine and only hear what their itchy ears want to hear?
-
Permalink Reply by Prophetess Laura His Gift on
-
Greetings, brother Glenn, It does not matter what mockers say about God's Holy Word. What does concern me is the "Pastor" teaching the congregation God's word is fables , thus calling God a liar.
About
The Good News
© 2009 Created by AllAboutGOD.com on Ning. Create a Ning Network!
