Essentials: The Word of God

Introduction

Luke 15:7 ESV

7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

Series Introduction

Essentials of what we believe and what we come together around

There are things that will surprise you, there were things that surprised me

There will be things that are not there that we think should be there, and possibly things that are there that we wish were not???

There are more than just these things that the Church believes, teaches and opperates under - but these are the essential doctrines that we require agreement on for you to become partners with us.

Key verses on the back of the notes page, since we will be jumping around a lot!

Idea is to see how more of the Church can get involved in different ways (80/20 principle) mention Gretchen’s art there as a creative idea?????

Video Introduction to the Word of God...

Start with the Word of God to know God because the Word of God is how God chooses to reveal who He is to us.

Tension

Truth

We believe...

The Bible is the Word of God

The Word of God as a Person: Jesus Christ

The Word of God as Speech by God

God’s Decrees (speaking creation into existence)

God’s Word of Personal Address (When God spoke to people in Bible)

God’s Words through human lips (prophets “Thus says the Lord...”

God’s Words in Written form (the Bible)

All the words of Scripture are God’s words

Prophets: “Thus says the Lord...” like “Thus says the King rang out an edict of said King

The Bible is fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts

The Bible was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit

The Bible has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct

Gospel Application

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