The Bible is the written revelation of God
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Introduction:
Introduction:
Jesus Christ is the center of God’s revealed word
Jesus Christ is the center of God’s revealed word
The New King James Version Chapter 1
The Revelation of Jesus Christ,
The whole Bible is a revelation of Jesus Christ
The whole Bible is a revelation of Jesus Christ
In a sense the whole Bible is a revelation of Jesus Christ
And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.
Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.
The last part of verse 45 shows the illuminating work needed in order for people to understand the revealed truth of God’s word
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
Matthew 1
Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
The word ‘revelation’ has as it’s root the Greek word kalypto
Theological Lexicon of the New Testament καλύπτω, ἀνακαλύπτω, ἀποκαλύπτω, ἀποκάλυψις
kalyptō, to cover, envelop, hide; anakalyptō, to unveil, uncover; apokalyptō, to reveal; apokalypsis, revelation
Other texts using the word found in our text
And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.
Luke 24
Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.
Luke 24:44-45
A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
Luke 2:32
Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church,
Ephesians 1:15-22
For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.
The origin of all true revelation is from the triune God
The origin of all true revelation is from the triune God
In
The New King James Version Chapter 1
The Revelation of Jesus Christ,
Theological Lexicon of the New Testament καλύπτω, ἀνακαλύπτω, ἀποκαλύπτω, ἀποκάλυψις
It is not surprising that the name Apocalypse should have been given to books recording the revelations of prophets. Also, the first word of the text of the Apocalypse of the apostle and prophet John (Apokalypsis Iēsou Christou, Rev 1:1) serves as the title of the work: in it Christ reveals himself, makes himself known, manifests himself as Lord and Redeemer, reigning in heaven and triumphing over Satan’s last assaults on earth. The veil that hides the future is lifted to make known God’s secrets concerning the future, the events of the church’s future as discernible by Christians.
The origin of all true revelation is from the triune God
The origin of all true revelation is from the triune God
Jesus Christ came to reveal the Father and His word at His
The New King James Version Chapter 1
which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.
“If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.”
Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.”
Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works.
“If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.”
Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.”
Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works.
John 1
All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.
The messenger of the word of God
The messenger of the word of God
The vessel used to write this portion of the holy Scriptures was John, the apostleHe was an eyewitness of the life, death, resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ
NKJVAnd truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.
NKJVThis is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true.
NKJVThat which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us—that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.
Knowing the authorship was an important principle adhered to in choosing whether a book should be included in the canon of ScriptureThe word canon is borrowed from the Greek and simply means, rule—a standard for measurement
The Tests of Canonicity
Throughout the time when the canonical books of the Bible were written and afterward, other literature was produced which was asserted to be the word of God. This led godly believers to develop certain tests, based on the canonical books of the Bible, by which to judge the validity of these claims. The application of these tests does not impart canonicity, for the canonicity of any literature is determined by God. However, these tests enable us to recognize whether or not any literature is canonical. They follow in question form.
The Test of Divine Inspiration
Does the book claim to be divinely inspired? Is it inspired?
The Test of Human Authorship
Is the book written, by an accredited agent of God, such as a prophet, the Lord Jesus Christ, or one of His apostles? If not, did the writer have the gift of prophecy (David, Daniel) or a relation to a prophet or an apostle (Mark, Luke) that would raise his book to the level of their writings? Can the book be traced back to the time and/or the writer from who it professes to have come?
The Test of Authenticity
Is the book factually true? It is noteworthy that Bible authors did not use the false
philosophical and scientific opinions of their times.
The Test of Testimony
Was the book universally recognized by the Jews and/or by the Christian church as being God's Word? Does the Holy Spirit bear witness to the regenerated reader that the book is His Word?
The Test of Agreement
Does the book agree doctrinally with the teachings of known canonical books? While there is progression in the Bible's revelation of doctrine, there is no contradiction. Is the content of the book of such spiritual character that it is in harmony with the dignity and majesty of God?
May I repeat again that these tests are based on what is known of the sixty-six canonical books of the Bible. When these tests are applied to ancient or current non-canonical literature that claims to be divine revelation, they readily show the falseness of this claim. They reveal that non-canonical literature does not meet the standard that is set by the Bible. Any literature that does not meet this standard is not God's Word. We praise God for His self-revelation by the written Word. As the psalmist of old, let us strive to meditate on it day and night (). They who do are blessed of God and lead happy and productive lives.
The canon of scriptures is the 66 books that we have in our English Bibles. All are Holy Spirit authored (God-breathed) through the use of some 40 human authors. Each is equally and totally the inspired, inherent, and infallible word of GodThe canon of Scripture is the only and final authority of the Church of Jesus Christ. Each local church that is truly a part of the body of Christ must firmly believe without any reservation that the Bible is the very word of God.Knowing this is the word of God makes it the absolute truth and totally trustworthy
NKJVThen He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”
NKJVThen he said to me, “These words are faithful and true.” And the Lord God of the holy prophets sent His angel to show His servants the things which must shortly take place.
The connection of John to the seven churchesFamily - your brotherFellowship - companion
The author of the message of God’s word
The author of the message of God’s word
The intended readers of the word of God
The intended readers of the word of God
Relative truth means that what I read about a topic on January 1, 1975 will be contradicted and changed by what I read on that same topic on January 1, 2019