2 Corinthians 1:13-14 (Part 6) The God of All Comfort

Honest clarity, vv. 13-14

• Assumes his letters are read

• Assumes they can be understood (and fully)

*Principle—plain meaning is true meaning

Veracity

• Everything God reveals harmonizes with fact

• Veracity is at the foundation of the truthfulness of Scripture

• John 3:33; I Corinthians 1:9; I Thessalonians 5:24; Hebrews 6:18

• Veracity is the basis for assurance

• Veracity settles the issue of the source of truth--Romans 3:4

• Veracity is inseparably linked to God’s Word--Psalm 138:2

• The only appropriate response to veracity is faith

*Do you read your Bible?

Why does one not read the Bible?

• Intimidation

• Overwhelmed

• Don’t want to

Suggestions

• Before you read, take time to create a frame of mind that is appropriate for reading God’s Word—I Thessalonians 2:13

• Don’t worry about all the details in simple reading

• Read the Bible with a good blend (and a translation you prefer.