Clarity of the Bible (8-13-17)(RUSH)
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3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 11 For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
12 Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. 15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.
3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 11 For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:
*Have a leader read 1 Corinthians 2:1-13?*
*Have a leader read 1 Corinthians 2:1-13?*
REVIEW:
REVIEW:
So this Fall is upon us. We’re beginning our first semester of school together and there is about a million different directions we could go in terms of “teaching and preaching.” There’s all kinds of good ideas for what to study through and teach on, but I think for this season of life that we’re in....it’s best for us to study through some very basic topics. These topics are The Bible, God, The Church, and Jesus. For the month of August we’re on the topic of the Bible and we’re gonna break it down by 4 Sundays. I want you guys to be able to walk away each Sunday with very simple phrases. So like...
Last Sunday, I taught on the authority of the Bible. That’s a big phrase and it means a lot. But really, I’m hoping you are able to walk away from teaching time saying to yourself, “I can trust the Bible/or stand on the Bible, because it’s authoritative.” You can do that because of the history behind it. (Just recall one thing from the sermon). Remember the picture I showed you.
Show picture again
I’m hoping you can walk away Sunday night knowing that because the Bible is so accurate and experienced… “you can trust it.”
Tonight...
Tonight...
Is very similar to last Sunday. Tonight, I want you to be able to walk away saying to yourself, “I can know the Bible,” and that’s because of how “clear” it is. Tonight, we’re discussing the “Clarity of Scripture.”
I’m using big words to describe things, but here’s the reality…mayonnaise is a big word…and you know what that is. Therefore, you can learn some big words that I toss out as we discuss and talk about topics of the Bible.
Story: I hate not being in “the know.”
Story: I hate not being in “the know.”
When Erin and I are watching a tv show and miss something by “not paying attention.” It never fails…I will always stop Erin and ask her about what’s going on or a reference made.
Beginning of Sermon
Beginning of Sermon
So the Clarity of Scripture is like this…
Some definitions...
Clarity - clearness to understanding or perception.
Our time. If we were to sit down and record what we did every hour it would reveal to us what’s clearly worth our time. #Important
Athletes: Hours upon hours in practice. Time in the gym either lifting weights or somehow getting better at their sport.
Picture up of the boat underneath the water/emphasizing Google Earth and seeing old shipwrecks.
Google Earth: USS Arizona USS Utah (You might be able to see it)
Cool picture right? How many of us have ever been given the chance to swim in the Caribbean or somewhere tropical where the water is crystal clear and beautiful? I have.
Erin and I got to go on a cruise with her family one time and we got to do some snorkeling. It was a blast. However, one of the coolest things that happened to me during this “dive,” was when we swam over a part of a sunken boat. Floating at the top of the water and looking down, it looked as though I could stand on the boat....in reality though, when I put my goggles and snorkel on and put my face under the surface, the boat was actually 10 to 15 feet below us and buried in the sand.
Our money. If we recorded where every dollar went, it would reveal to us what’s clearly worth our money. #Important
I remember it being so deep that I had to pop my ears when I swam down to it. That kind of perception was so cool but it also made me think. How often do I see things like this and never dive below the surface?
Scripture says...
The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple;
The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.
“The Bible is crystal clear in it’s beauty, but it’s also deep in its meaning.”
Money is our means of purchase. If we could look at your bank account, what would show up? SONIC would be one on ours.
Our relationships. If we recorded who we hung out with throughout the year, it would reveal to us who’s clearly worth it to us. #Important
Time and money may roll into this one, but those we hang out with represent clearly who’s important to us.
“We are able to swim along the surface and admire the clarity and beauty of it, but also, given the right instruments and tools…we can navigate and personally know the depths of it.”
So with this kind of clarity..
What are the tools/instruments needed? Good question.
What are the tools/instruments needed? Good question.
You need a Bible. A good translation. (Explain)
You need an open mind.
You need to rely on God to show you exactly what His Word means.
What exactly do I mean by rely on God to show us exactly? That’s a good question too.
Remember what the leader read at the beginning? The Holy Spirit abiding in us through faith in Jesus. ().
And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
Luke 24:
Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
Luke 24:
Last week I read rap lyrics to you from a guy named KB in his song “weight & glory.”
Tonight’s song is by Lecrae and the song is titled “Believe.”
Song: Believe
Song: Believe
Chorus - “What would it take to make you believe? More fire from the sky? Another part in the sea? The honest truth is you ain’t got the power to see, let me take you on this journey, it all started with me.” - Lecrae, CC2, Believe.
Further breakdown of the tools.
Further breakdown of the tools.
Start with the Bible.
Honesty - open mind.
Testimony - trust and belief the Holy Spirit will lead and guide you into all things.
The Bible, very clearly, discusses all three of these points.
(Lecrae rhetorically asking) “God’s already sent fire from the sky and parted a sea…what more needs to be clear for you?” The answer to the question is that God is able, in those biblical references inside the song, God saved on both occasions. But here…the Bible discusses clarity, honesty, and a testimony. Let’s listen.
Some things we know...
Some things we don’t...
We CAN know what Scripture means.
READ...
31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
Context
Context
The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple;
John writing…which one? (son of Zebedee, what’s that mean?) Same John who wrote Revelation and 1, 2, and 3 John.
John the Baptist beheaded. John the Apostle…was not?
Divine Power granted to us...
The word “sure.”
The word “sure.”
It actually means - to confirm, support, uphold, to be established, be faithful, or trustworthy, reliable, and secure.
That word sure very properly ties into testimony as it’s used in the phrase the “testimony of the LORD.”
There’s a few things about a testimony that we need to understand.
Starting with the Bible
Starting with the Bible
If the Bible is historically authoritative then we need to start with it. If it’s accurate then we need to give it a chance and start with it.
Think with me on this. If we’re gonna start with the Bible then we need to proceed with accepting what it’s going to say.
Testimony
Testimony
Represents “length of time” or a “moment of time.”
It’s a “personal” witness on yourself or others.
It’s “convicting” or life-changing.
The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.
Words from
Words from
Jesus is the Christ.
Things are intentionally written down, recorded. There’s a purpose behind this scripture. It’s not vague or confusing.
“so that...”
God’s done something only he could do.
Christ is a “title.” What’s an example of a title? Miss, Mr. Mrs., Ms., Dr., Reverend.
Christ means Messiah. What’s Messiah? Fulfiller of Israelite expectation of a deliverer.
“you...”
John may not have known the specifics of who would be reading, but the you is personal to us. To WHOMever would read.
Jesus is the Son of God.
“may believe”
“Jesus is the Christ, Son of God...”
Son of God is a divine description. What’s “divine” mean?
“by believing...”
“you may have life in his name.”
All things pertaining to life AND godliness
Through the knowledge of Him
What’s the knowledge of Him?
Biblical Examples
Parables
Prophecies
Conclusion...
Conclusion...
12 Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. 15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.
Last week I read rap lyrics to you from a guy named KB in his song “weight & glory.”
Tonight’s song is by Lecrae and the song is titled “Believe.”
Song: Believe
Song: Believe
Chorus - “What would it take to make you believe? More fire from the sky? Another part in the sea? The honest truth is you ain’t got the power to see, let me take you on this journey, it all started with me.” - Lecrae, CC2, Believe.