The Bible – The Word of God
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect [complete], throughly furnished unto all good works.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
The word “inspired” in Greek is theopneustos, which means “God-breathed.” Paul, the apostle, wrote that “… holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” (2 Peter 1.21)
The Bible is to be read, meditated on, studied and obeyed.
Read the Bible.
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119.105)
“Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: …” (Jeremiah 15:16)
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17)
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Psalm 119:11)
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4)
Sadly, “less than 20% of churchgoers read the Bible daily.”
Consider using a daily reading plan. There are many available online.
Meditate upon the Bible.
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” (Joshua 1:8)
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” (Psalm 1:1-2)
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14)
Study the Bible.
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)
“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” (Acts 17:11)
Obey the Bible.
“As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:” (1Peter 1:14)
“But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.” (Jeremiah 7.23)
“By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:” (Romans 1:5)
“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” (James 1:21)
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)
Standing on the Promises
Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
through eternal ages let his praises ring–
“Glory in the highest,” I will shout and sing,
standing on the promises of God.
[Refrain:]
Standing, standing,
standing on the promises of Christ my Savior;
standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
by the living Word of God I shall prevail,
standing on the promises of God. (Refrain)
Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
bound to him eternally by love’s strong cord,
overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
standing on the promises of God. (Refrain)
Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
listening every moment to the Spirit’s call,
resting in my Savior as my all in all,
standing on the promises of God. (Refrain)
R. Kelso Carter, Author (1886)