“…and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able
to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching,
for reproof, for correction, and
for training in righteousness,
that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped
for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:15-17
The intertwined themes of the posts I’ve been writing on the Bible have been—
What is the Bible? and What happens to those who read it? The effect of the Bible occurs because of what the Bible is.
“The law of the LORD is perfect,
restoring the soul;
The testimony of the LORD is sure,
making wise the simple.
The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.
They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them Your servant is warned;
In keeping them there is great reward.”
Kindling for Candles 