Understand the Scripture and the Proper Attitude

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-14

Annoucments – Terry

Scripture/Opening Prayer – Jacob

Song 350 When My Love For Christ Grows Weak – Jack

Song 383 Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross – Jack

Communion – Terry

Sermon – Wayne

  1. Many people do not understand the Bible

  2. Some things in the Bible are hard to understand 2 Peter 3:15b-16

  1. Understanding the Bible

    1. Can the Bible be understood?

      1. Colossians 3:16, Colossians 1:2

      2. Isaiah 1:18-19, Isaiah 1:1

      3. Matthew 28:19-20

      4. Romans 15:4 (1 Peter 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:27)

    2. Is it reasonable to conclude that God would give us scripture that we cannot understand?

      1. John 17:21

      2. 1 Corinthians 1:10

  2. Let’s consider just three elements of Bible understanding

    1. Perfection (Completeness)

      1. Isaiah 28:10-11a

      2. Matthew 5:21ff

      3. John 16:12-13

      4. Acts 2:1-4

      5. 2 Peter 1:25

      6. James 1:25

      7. 1 Corinthians 13:9-10

      8. Galatians 1:6-9

      9. Revelation 22:18-19

    2. Authority

      1. Jeremiah 10:23

      2. Proverbs 14:12

      3. Matthew 28:18

    1. Power

      1. Hebrews 1:2, 4:12

      2. Romans 1:16

      3. James 1:21

Conclusion

  1. 2 Corinthians 3:16

  2. Luke 16

  3. Matthew 24:35

Song 944 What Shall It Be – Wayne

Closing Prayer – Jacob