Jeremiah 1:7-10 (Psalm 119) The Destructive Nature of the Bible.

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Jeremiah 1:7-10 (Psalm 119) The Destructive Nature of the Bible

2 Bible Destroys Unbelief, Doubt & Skepticism (Psa. 119:49-50, ) When heard with open mind, Lk. 8:8, 18; Jno. 8:43 When heard with open mind, Lk. 8:8, 18; Jno. 8:43  Produces faith, Rom. 10:17; Psa. 119:49-50  True & dependable, 2 Pet. 1:16-21 Fulfilled prophecy, 1:19, (Deut. 18:18-22) Fulfilled prophecy, 1:19, (Deut. 18:18-22) Eyewitness testimony, 1:16-19 (Jno. 20:30-31) Eyewitness testimony, 1:16-19 (Jno. 20:30-31)

3 Bible Destroys Unbelief, Doubt & Skepticism (Psa. 119:49-50, ) Rely on the Bible! Rely on the Bible!  Its truthfulness  Its dependability  As the standard for your faith, Luke 1:1-4; Acts 17:11-12

4 Bible Destroys Worry & Fear (Psa. 119:25-32, 165) Contains promised help Contains promised help  Right priorities, Matt. 6:33-34 (16:26)  Reverence for God, Lk. 12:4-9  Thankfully rejoice & pray, Phil. 4:4-7  Those who love God assured of good, Rom. 8:28 Reading & obeying the Bible brings peace of mind Reading & obeying the Bible brings peace of mind

5 Bible Destroys Indifference (Psa. 119:33-40) Word works in lives of Christians 1 Ths. 2:13-14;1:6-7 Word works in lives of Christians 1 Ths. 2:13-14;1:6-7  It bears fruit in us, Lk. 8:15; Col. 1:9-12 Humble obedience replaces spiritual indifference (when we read & believe Bible) Humble obedience replaces spiritual indifference (when we read & believe Bible)  Creation, Psa. 8:3-9  Cross of Jesus, Jno. 3:16; Rom. 5:6-8; Gal. 2:20  Sin & forgiveness, Rom. 3:23; Col. 1:21-23

6 Bible Destroys Moral Impurity Psa. 119:9-16, 133 Sin cleansed by word of God, Isaiah 1:15-20; 1 Jno. 1:7 (9) Sin cleansed by word of God, Isaiah 1:15-20; 1 Jno. 1:7 (9)  Obedience essential, Jno. 8:12; Heb. 5:9; Mk. 16:16; Rom. 6:17-18 (3-4)  Our mind (“affections”) is set as we read & obey God’s word, Col. 3:1-3

7 Bible Destroys Error & Division Psa. 119:97-104, God’s truth is only standard & platform for unity, Jno. 17:17-21; Eph. 4:3-6 God’s truth is only standard & platform for unity, Jno. 17:17-21; Eph. 4:3-6  Bible must be faithfully used as the final authority in our lives  Allow truth to destroy error in us, or error will destroy us, Gal. 1:6-10; 2 Jno. 9

8 God’s Word Destroys… Psa. 119: Everything that separates us from God & His eternal blessings Everything that separates us from God & His eternal blessings We must allow it to do its work by reading it, believing it & obeying it We must allow it to do its work by reading it, believing it & obeying it