What is Gods word?
The Bible is, and should be, our Substance as believers. It is our spiritual food. God does not talk to belivers the same way today as he did with Abraham and Moses. He speaks to us from his word and we have to be in his word to hear what he is saying.
The Bible also should be our light. Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Have you ever been hiking in the woods at night or when it was dark, or have you ever used a flashlight in the dark? What happens if you are just shining it right in front of your feet? Can you react in time if the light is just at your feet to avoid hitting a tree? We need to shine the light ahead of us. The same is with the Bible. While it is good to read the Bible are we just using it when we want to "see right in front of us?" We need to read it constantly and let the Lord prepare us for "what is ahead" through it.
The Bible is Truth. John 17:14-20 says, "14I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
15I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
16They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
17Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
18As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
19And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
20Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
What God says in his word is undisputable it is his word and what he inspired the authors of the Bible to write. We need to live his word as evidence of this truth.
When we trust it doesnt mean to just sit around and wait for things to happen, but we must continue on in life and trust that God will do what is best for us.
The Bible is so much more than this and I could take forever and not even have you see the tip of the iceburg. I hope in my next post to continue on in talking about what the Bible is.
Philippians 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Why Resting Content?
Why is my blog titled Resting Content? Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." So many times we are not content with the way things turn out. We have everything we are going to do planned out, and alot of the time God isn't going by our agenda. Or maybe you're not that kind of person and just kind of let things happen. Either way events occur that upset us. The loss of a job, failing a college final, a death in the family. How do we take these things? Are we, "anxious for nothing" or are we worrying how am I going to handle this? How could this happen? Christ calls us not to be anxious, "but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made." It is a lesson I learn everyday. Even in the smallest thing I have to remember to rest contently. I must always remember that, "the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." If you ask God in, "prayer and supplication" to help you, you can be sure that He will. You will find yourself, Resting Content.
The Plan of Salvation (Romans Road)
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (NKJV)
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (NKJV)
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love towards us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (NKJV)
Romans 10:9-10 That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto unrighteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation. (NKJV)
We are all sinners, we all do things that are wrong.
The only thing we will get from sin is death and an eternity in the lake of fire, but God will give us eternal life in heaven.
But God loved us soo much he sent his son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. If you willingly acknowledge that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised him from the dead you will be saved.
About Me
- Jared
- I am a follower of Christ, my savior. I believe that he was crucified for our sins. That I am a sinner only saved by grace. That he rose again on the 3rd day, according to the scriptures, and that I will be in heaven some day with my wonderful Saviour. I am 16.I enjoy practicing martial arts including; Tai Chi, Kenpo, Kempo, Hungar, Ba Gua, Northen Shaolin Kung Fu, Ju Jitsu, and the occasional Shoto Kahn techniques. I also really like backpacking, dayhiking, reading, playing trombone, building fires (dont worry safe ones), horseback riding (although I never get the chance anymore) and spending time with my God-fearing family. Well, you name it and I am willing to try it... for the most part :D I would love to be a part of a missions trip to an Eastern European country.
1 comment:
Excellent description about God's Word, the Bible! And the Word became flesh... Jesus! (John 1)
I'm so glad he came to save us... to save all who would believe on his name.
It's sad to think people believe there is "new revelation". They can get messed up relying on their emotions instead of God's Word.
I like how Pappy once put it, "The Bible is God's revelation. Everything else is just speculation."
Keep reading, my son. Keep reading!
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