10 Principles of Godly Living Message 4

The Fundamentals

10 Principles of Godly Living

Message 4

The Word

The Sun

a. I marvel at the power it has.

i. 93 million miles away.

ii. Yet we can feel its heat.

The Parker Solar Probe

iii. We are in the perfect distance to sustain life.

iv. Did all this just magically happen?

v. Genesis 1:3 (NIV) — 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

Genesis 1:3 NIV

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

vi. By God’s very words the sun came into existence.

vii. Soak that in.

The Bible is Simple yet Complex

a. Here is an example.

i. John 1:1 (ESV) — 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:1 ESV

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

ii. In the beginning

iii. With God

iv. Was God

v. Genesis 1:3 (NIV) — 3 And God (The Word) said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

Genesis 1:3 NIV

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

Logos

i. The Word

ii. It is the most powerful instrument on earth.

iii. Admittedly it has been used for evil.

iv. It has also been abused and misused.

c. However

i. It has changed the world.

ii. It has changed lives.

iii. It is not something we worship.

iv. It is something we honor.

v. Something we cherish.

vi. Something we study.

vii. Something we preach.

God-breathed

a. Not a book of human wisdom.

i. 2 Timothy 3:16 (LSB) — 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness,

2 Timothy 3:16 LSB

All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness,

ii. This single phrase encapsulates the truth that the Bible is not merely a collection of human thoughts and wisdom.

Heart of God

iii. It is a living testament to the heart of God communicated through human hands.

The breath of God

i. Imagine for a moment the breathtaking idea that God's very breath.

ii. God’s Holy Spirit as its author guiding the writes of scripture.

iii. Each word, each verse, carries the weight of His authority and the depth of His love.

iv. Through the inspired words of Scripture, God speaks to His creation.

He reveals His character.

He makes His promises.

He communicates His plans.

v. The treasure we hold in our hands.

vi. Cherish God’s word.

vii. Honor God’s word.

The Implications

a. Not just words on a page.

i. 2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT) — 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

2 Timothy 3:16 NLT

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

ii. The practical implications of this truth are immeasurable.

iii. The Bible is not just a historical record.

iv. The Bible is not just a moral guide.

v. The Bible is not just a source of inspiration.

vi. It is a living and powerful revelation from the Creator of the universe.

b. “is useful to teach us what is true”

i. It has the ability to teach us about God's nature and His ways.

c. “to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.”

i. It has the ability to convict us when we stray from His path.

d. “It corrects us when we are wrong”

i. It can correct our misconceptions.

e. “teaches us to do what is right”

i. It has the ability to train us in righteousness.

The Reward.

Good Works

i. 2 Timothy 3:17 (NLT) — 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

2 Timothy 3:17 NLT

God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

ii. The work of worship/prayer

iii. The work of discipleship

iv. The work of fellowship

v. The work of ministry

vi. The work of missions