BibliologyTrusting the Basis of Our BeliefPastor Cary Schmidt • Sunday Morning • September 14, 2014

2 PETER 1:16–2116 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

INTRODUCTION

1. IS THE BIBLE ?

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is pro� table for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” (2 Timothy 3:16)

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3. HOW SHOULD WE ?

“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” (John 16:13)

“� is 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)

“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.” (Psalm 119:9)

“� y word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105)

WE SHOULD

WE SHOULD

WE SHOULD

WE SHOULD

“For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.” (2 Corinthians 2:17)

WE SHOULD

“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” (John 3:36)

CONCLUSION

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“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12)

REASON 1—IT’S MIRACULOUS

REASON 2—IT’S MIRACULOUS

OF FUTURE EVENTS

REASON 1—IT’S MIRACULOUS

“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. 24 For all � esh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the � ower of grass. � e grass withereth, and the � ower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.” (1 Peter 1:23–25)

What it says is remarkable, for it speaks with equal ease and authority of the known and unknowable, of the pleasant and unpleasant, of man’s accomplishments and failures, of the past and the future. Few books attempt such scope; none is completely accurate except the Bible.—Charles Ryrie

2. WHAT WE ABOUT THE BIBLE

WE BELIEVE:

(GOD-UNVEILED)

“But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not a� er man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (Galatians 1:11–12)

(GOD-BREATHED) “VERBAL, PLENARY INSPIRATION”

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is pro� table for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” (2 Timothy 3:16)

(GOD-PRESERVED)

“� e words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, puri� ed seven times. 7 � ou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.” (Psalm 12:6–7)

“For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be ful� lled.” (Matthew 5:18)

“Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.” (Luke 21:33)

(GOD-AUTHORED, ERROR-FREE)

“� e law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 � e statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 � e fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much � ne gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.” (Psalm 19:7–11)

(GOD-EMPOWERED)

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12)

“For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which e� ectually worketh also in you that believe.” (1 � essalonians 2:13)