Truth For The Heart
“All Scripture is breathed out by God…” 2 Timothy 3:16a (ESV) “…for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.” 2 Peter 1:21 John MacArthur: “…The term inspire is not a Greek term. Inspiro comes from Latin which means to breath in. […]
Read More“The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for […]
Read More“Behold, days are coming,” declares the Lord GOD, “When I will send a famine on the land, Not a famine for bread or a thirst for water, But rather for hearing the words of the LORD. People will stagger from sea to sea And from the north even to the east; They will go to […]
Read More“…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 posts I’ve been writing on the Bible have had two main themes running through them— What is the Bible? and What happens when we read the Bible?
The themes are intertwined: the Bible has its effect on those who read it because of what the Bible is.
Read More“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.”
“We reaffirm the inerrant Scripture to be the sole source of written divine revelation, which alone can bind the conscience. The Bible alone teaches all that is necessary for our salvation from sin and is the standard by which all Christian behavior must be measured. “We deny that any creed, council or individual may bind […]
Read MoreWhen a ship is crippled in naval warfare, it becomes hors de combat or “out of the fight.” Its masts broken, with sails shredded and hull or rudder damaged, the ship is at risk of being boarded and taken by the enemy.
Read More“The unfolding of Your words gives light;
It gives understanding to the simple.”
Psalm 119:130
Kindling for Candles 