Combating the Teaching of False Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:3-4
Paul warns Timothy to not allow the teaching of false doctrines. These cause controversy, rather than building up the body of Christ.
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Remember What He Told You – Luke 24:6-7
How often do we read the Bible and immediately forget what we read. How much better if we would remember what he told us in his Word.
A Famine for Hearing the Word of the Lord – Amos 8:11
How can we avoid a famine for hearing the word of the Lord in the U.S.? Only when the church repents and faithfully proclaims God’s message.
Treasuring the Word of God – Psalms 119:11
I have treasured your word in my heartso that I may not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 CSB Psalm 119 is filled with praise for God’s word. Over and over the psalmist extols the virtue of the law, God’s instruction to us. And this verse is no exception. He says that he has treasured God’s word in his heart. It is something of great value that he holds dear. What we treasure in our hearts is what we place value on. If I treasure something, I will think often about it. And that is what the psalmist is saying here. …
Craving Pure Spiritual Milk -1 Peter 2:2
How important is God’s word in your life? Peter instructs us to crave it as pure spiritual milk. Only when we consume it will we grow up in our salvation.
The Doctrine of the Bible
From the human perspective, the Bible is a diverse collection of literature written over a long period of time. From a divine perspective, it is the authoritative guide to faith and practice.
Carefully Study and Obey the Bible – Ezra 7:10
We do not know a lot about Ezra. But he was careful to study and then obey the words of the Bible. And God blessed him because of it.
The Bible: A Light On My Path – Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105 NIV I enjoy hiking out in the wilderness, being away from people and alone with my thoughts and my Lord. While I do most of my hiking during the daytime, there have been occasions where I have walked the trail in the dark. And even when I am in camp at night, there are times when I have to navigate around camp in the dark. And of critical importance to me in those times is my headlamp; a small flashlight strapped to my head. It …
Do Not Be Afraid or Discouraged – 2 Chronicles 32:7-8
If you are a child of God you do not need to be afraid of anything that may come your way. God is for you, you need not fear anything this life may bring.
Be Doers of the Word, Putting it into Practice – James 1:22-25
When you read the Bible, how do you respond? James challenges us to be doers of the word,not merely hearers. To put into practice what it tells us to do.