Responsible Christianity Part 2

 Sunday, April 18, 2021

Responsible Christianity Part 2

2 Timothy 3:16

The Spirit’s primary vehicle for moving and speaking in the life of the believer is the Bible. The Spirit of God, through the Word of God, works in us to shape us into the kind of people God wants us to be, and leads us to do the things God wants us to do. 

  I.    How Did We Get Our Bible?

A.    Passing Stories Along

B.    Written Words

C.   Collected Writings

II.    The Importance of the Bible

A.    The Bible Is Inspired By God.

·         Adam: Man

·         Seth: Appointed

·         Enosh: Mortal

·         Kenan: Sorrow

·         Mahalalel: The Blessed God

·         Jared: Shall Come Down

·         Enoch: Teaching

·         Methuselah: His Death Shall Bring

·         Lamech: Despairing

·         Noah: Comfort and Rest

B.    The Bible is the believer’s source of faith.

C.   The Bible is the testimony of Jesus Christ.

D.   The Bible is the believer’s defense in the face of temptation.

III.    How To Read Your Bible

A.    Read your Bible consistently.

B.    Read your bible expectantly.

C.   Read your bible obediently.