The Primacy of Scripture Book of Books The Primacy of Scripture Mentone April 27, 2019

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Our Goal To grow our church to 500 active members, then spread out with a continual focus of church-planting and discipling

The Old and New Testaments of the Our Reference Guide The Old and New Testaments of the Sacred Scriptures

“He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping (“perfecting” KJV) of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11, 12

“He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors/teachers, for the equipping (“perfecting” KJV) of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11, 12

“___sermons were preached by Christ.” The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 232

The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 232 “Few sermons were preached by Christ. He was the great Teacher, and crowds gathered wherever He went to listen to His instruction, and He taught as one having authority, and knew that He was teaching the truth.” The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 232

“He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping (“perfecting” KJV) of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11, 12

Katartismos “furnish or equip” The “equipping” of the saints Katartismos “furnish or equip” From katartizo “to fit out, equip, put in order, arrange, repair, restore” Hence, to “prepare for service” so as to fulfill a specific function

The word “equipped” in other Bible verses

“Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: ‘Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body you have prepared for Me.’” Hebrews 10:5

“By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” Hebrews 11:3

“And going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets.” Matthew 4:21

“Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1

Our purpose, then, is to provide the right “equipment” so that the saints can do the work of ministry In this series, we will focus on furnishing you with information relating to the Bible

The word “Bible” comes from biblion meaning “book” (compare “bibliography” and “biblioteca”) The word “Scripture” comes from “writing” (compare “prescription,” “manuscript,” “transcript,” “conscription,” “scribe,” “describe,” etc.)

The Primacy of Scripture Book of Books The Primacy of Scripture Mentone April 27, 2019

Satan’s attack has always been against the word of God Genesis 3 “Yea, hath God said,” or, “Did God really say?…” An attack against God’s word led to disobedience to His command, which brought about disaster That strategy has never changed!

Revelation 11 The attack against the two “witnesses” (Old and New Testaments) in the Middle Ages by the papal church, and especially by the Assembly of France during the French Revolution and Reign of Terror The Great Controversy, chapter 15

Satan’s attack as we near the end will be against the word of God The supreme question will be, What is the ultimate authority? God’s Word, or man’s word? That question will be framed in the context of which day of worship to honor

The Primacy of Scripture Jesus is the living Word; the Bible is the written word John 6:63 “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.” The Living Manna (Jesus) and the “written manna” (His words)

What tools are available? What will be the result of proper use? Where did our Bible come from? What is its purpose? Can it be trusted? How should it be used? What tools are available? What will be the result of proper use?

What about the “other” books in some Bibles? What translation should I use? What about the “other” books in some Bibles? Ellen G. White and the Bible

“The Scripture cannot be broken.” “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8 “The Scripture cannot be broken.” John 10:35

Life Sketches, chapter 30, “Traveling the Narrow Way” (beginning on page 190) The journey along a path that became more and more narrow All baggage and goods, even shoes and socks had to be abandoned Guided and sustained by the “cord” from above

“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.” II Peter 1:19

“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. 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 In whom I am well pleased. And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. 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.

“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation. 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.” II Peter 1:16-21, KJV

Holy men wrote as they were inspired by the Holy Spirit About 40 authors penned the 66 books They were of varied backgrounds, experience, occupations and education Some wrote one, a few wrote several

“The LORD said,” etc. “He put a word in my mouth” “I was in the Spirit” “The hand of the LORD was upon me” By dreams or visions

“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” II Peter 1:20, 21

“moved (phero: to carry or bear Compare “pheresis”) by the Spirit.” “Bring them (five loaves, two fishes) to Me” Matthew 14:18 “Bring him (demon possessed) to Me” Matthew 17:17 “They brought all were diseased” Mark 1:32

“moved (to carry or bear) by the Spirit.” “moved” as by being influenced; but it can also include: Paul taken to third heaven John taken to New Jerusalem Ezekiel taken to temple Daniel taken to Medo-Persia

Did the prophets use secretarial help? Jeremiah had Baruch Paul had Tertius

“Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah; and Baruch wrote on a scroll of a book, at the instruction of Jeremiah, all the words of the LORD which He had spoken to him….Baruch answered them, ‘He proclaimed with his mouth all these words to me, and I wrote them with ink in the book.’” Jeremiah 36:4, 18

“I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord “I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord.” Romans 16:22

When did our Bible originate? Moses wrote about 3,500 years ago Coincidental with the introduction of alphabet writing The Bible view and the evolutionistic view of human history disagree