The Bible – Truth to fire us, guide us and grow us.
2 Timothy3. 10 -17
Esp. verses 14 to 17
Deist or Theist?
Deists believe inA god out thereHe made the worldHe leaves it alone
Theists believe inGod who createdGod who cameGod who relatesGod who speaks
The Bible
GOD’S BOOK!
RecordStoryMemory aidAlarm ClockDiaryEncyclopaedia
Why read the Bible?
Reasons (2 Timothy 3.14-15)The family of believersHis own life
Why read the Bible?
Reasons (Us)Jesus!We can trust itIt’s practical
Be careful…….
Not for our own convenienceNot twisted to suit our opinionThe Bible is a library
Be careful…….
Not for our own convenienceNot twisted to suit our opinionThe Bible is a library
Jesus at the centreWith common senseLooking to learn what God does
THE BIBLE:purposes of reading2 Tim 3.16-17
Truth to fire usTruth to guide usTruth to grow usGod-breathed and useful!
THE BIBLE:
Truth to fire usTruth to guide usTruth to grow usEvery part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us.
TRUTH TO FIRE US
Get inside the wordOr let it get inside you!Make the link!Be flexible!
TRUTH TO GUIDE US
Read it every day, and apply itCheck what you hear – look yourselfPray about what you readAsk for understandingLook for answers!
TRUTH TO GROW US
Proactive, bold, inquisitive?Ready to change?Help to cope with life?
THE BIBLE:purposes of reading2 Tim 3.16-17
Truth to fire usTruth to guide usTruth to grow usGod-breathed and useful!
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