The importance of reading the word and practical steps forward.
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How we view scripture is important!
What questions does scripture not answer?
I. How do the Methodists see inspiration of scripture.
WE: IDENTIFICATION (MAKE IT CLEAR THAT YOU STRUGGLE)
GOD: ILLUMINATION (THE GOAL IS TO RESOLVE THE TENSION
YOU: APPLICATION (TELL PEOPLE WHAT TO DO AND WHAT THEY HAVE HEARD)
Conclusion:
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NIV)
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We believe the Holy Bible, Old and New Testaments, reveals the Word of God so far as it is necessary for our salvation.
It is to be received through the Holy Spirit as the true rule and guide for faith and practice
Whatever is not revealed in or established by the Holy Scriptures is not to be made an article of faith nor is it to be taught as essential to salvation.
II. Devoting ourself to these Things
42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (NIV)
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III. Practical steps
He must always keep that copy with him and read it daily as long as he lives.
(NLT)
That way he will learn to fear the Lord his God by obeying all the terms of these instructions and decrees. (NLT)
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Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. (NKJV)
