“For the word of God is alive and active “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” ~ Hebrews 4:12-13, TNIV

Pastor Xenos Christian Fellowship “God gave us the Bible through the Church, yes, as he gave us Jesus through Mary. Both his written Word and his enfleshed Word came to us through people, and in both cases we prioritize the Word over the instruments God used to produce the Word.” ~ Gary DeLashmutt, Pastor Xenos Christian Fellowship

Matthew 10:5-10 & Luke 9:1-3 vs. Mark 6:7-9.

Reporter for U.S. News & World Report “The Bible most resoundingly sets itself apart from other ancient texts.” ~ Jeffery L Sheler, Reporter for U.S. News & World Report

~ Henry VIII, Parliament Speech, December 24, 1545 “I am very sorry to know and hear how unreverently that most precious jewel, the Word of God, is disputed, rhymed, sung and jangled in every ale-house and tavern, contrary to the true meaning and doctrine of the same.” ~ Henry VIII, Parliament Speech, December 24, 1545 Commenting on the translation of the Bible into English.

Principle Based Living

“You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.” ~ John 5:39-40, TNIV

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” ~ Matthew 7:24, TNIV

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.” ~ John 1:1-2, TNIV

“In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.” ~ Hebrews 1:1-2, TNIV

“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, 20 built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.” ~ Ephesians 2:19-20, NRSV

“Anyone who resolves to do the will of God will know whether the teaching is from God whether I am speaking on my own.” ~ John 7:17 (NRSV)