I believe that the bible is inerrant. I believe that all the words are true, and that God has given man his word in order for man to recognize their sin, recognize their need for a savior, and meet Jesus Christ. The Bible gives us a moral code to live by that is by design pleasing to God.
Since the Bible is truly the words of God then it will condemn. God’s word glorifies those who trust in him and judges those who do not. “They who cast God’s law behind their backs, God will cast their prayer behind his back. They who will not have the law to rule them, shall have the law to judge them.” - Thomas Watson. The Bible makes our sin aware to us in order that we may know our sickness.
Since the Bible is truly the words of God then we must hear them all. The precious words that God himself speaks should not be lost nor ignored.
Since the Bible is truly the words of God then we must come to them in reverence. If every word of God’s moral law is given from heaven then we must respect it as such. Moses took off his shoes in reverence to God when he was about to speak. How should we act in reverence to God when we hear or read his words?
Since the Bible is truly the words of God then we must remember them. Isn’t everything the creator says worthy of being remembered by us His creation? We don’t forget how to drive, and we don’t forget how to watch TV, but how often do we forget the words of the Lord?
Since the Bible is truly the words of God then we must believe it. God is worthy of our trust since he is the almighty God. Who are we to not believe in what God has spoken to His people, and yet people reject it or forget it everyday.
Since the Bible is truly the words of God then we must obey it. The moral law that God has provided for his people is a “copy of God’s will, our spiritual directory; it shows us what sins to avoid and what duties to pursue.” (Watson). Through God’s word we should know good from bad and right from wrong.
How influencial is God’s moral law in your life?
Pressed
WE just joined a new church here since moving. They don’t stand at the reading of God’s word and we are use to doing so. What do scriptuire say about reverence to God’s word when being read. I can’t seem to be able to find anything tonight.
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Ella
WE just joined a new church here since moving. They don’t stand at the reading of God’s word and we are use to doing so. What do scriptuire say about reverence to God’s word when being read. I can’t seem to be able to find anything tonight.
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Ella
I would agree that the Bible should be revered, we should certainly be in awe of the message and devoted to following it. However, I do not believe this is accomplished by an outward sign, such as standing. True reverence to the word of God is not an outward expression of stance or any other outward physical expression, instead true reverence is a devotion to the message that comes from the heart. This expression from the heart may result in an outward expression such as standing, but the actual physical act of standing does not produce the expression from the heart. Standing is simply a tradition that some churches do and others don’t. Either way, neither church is wrong. The act of standing itself is not necessary for reverence to God’s word and therefore is not that big of an issue. Sitting during the reading of God’s word may make you uncomfortable, but soon enough you will get over it. Theologically speaking, it does not matter if you sit or stand as long as you are respecting the Word of God.
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