Word of God

1 Timothy 4:15-16 Word brings Salvation

life with no doctrine=pretty good person
doctrine with no life=hypocrite
illustration: an airplane with one wing cannot soar thru the sky, it will crash

2 Timothy 3:16-17 Word is Useful

All scripture is God-breathed
Useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, training
~list some useful household items
Are you ready to be trained spiritually? This is what training involves

Hebrews 4:12-13 Power of God’s word

Word is alive & relevant; not dead & dormant (works on conscience)
Word cuts (sword coming at you)....the tendency is to duck and run
Good to be cut, but it cuts the sin out (like a tumor)

Mark 7:1-13 Traditions of Men

traditions are rules taught by men...okay if they don not go against God’s word
► worship in vain
► do you know any traditions in churches

John 8:31-32 Teachings make us disciples

intellectual belief and our feelings are not enough
must hold to “teachings of Jesus”
sincerity does not equal truth.....religious people can be wrong

John 12:47-50 Word will Judge

Why study the bible? Answer: the word will judge
Decision: I will live by the bible and not my own interpretation, my feelings, or any traditions
illustration: open book test @ semester’s end....what do you do?

Acts 17: 10-12 Berean Challenge

Must check out what religious leaders say.....”do not take my word for anything we have studied”
Eagerly, Examine, scriptures Everyday

Conclusions:

Are you ready to make the bible your standard for living?