Making God’s Word Real Acts 2:42 * 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Pastor Terry Smoak
1. Understand the nature of God’s Word. 2 Timothy 3:16 MAKING GOD’S WORD REAL
Inspired by God – literally means “God-breathed”. This means that the Bible is absolutely trustworthy in every way. MAKING GOD’S WORD REAL
2. Understand the value of God’s Word. 2 Timothy 3:16 MAKING GOD’S WORD REAL
Profitable for teaching/doctrine Profitable for reproof/rebuke Profitable for correction Profitable for training in righteousness MAKING GOD’S WORD REAL
3. Understand the purpose of God’s Word. 2 Timothy 3:16 – 17 MAKING GOD’S WORD REAL
The first God-given purpose of Scripture is to develop me! The second God-given purpose of Scripture is to equip me! MAKING GOD’S WORD REAL
4. Understand the power of God’s Word. Hebrews 4:12 MAKING GOD’S WORD REAL
Other books may “inspire” the heart, but the Bible is the only book that judges the heart! MAKING GOD’S WORD REAL
NATURE, VALUE, PURPOSE, & POWER Acts 2:42; 2 Tim 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12 MAKING GOD’S WORD REAL Understand the NATURE, VALUE, PURPOSE, & POWER of God’s Word. Acts 2:42; 2 Tim 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12