Psalm 19:7-11 THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD

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

THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD David, the sweet psalmist of Israel, certainly held God’s word in high esteem (Psa. 19). What do you think about the Bible? –Is it really God’s word? –Is it everything we need to live an upright life? –Or do we need something else to supplement it? 3

THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD Do we need ____ to convince people, preserve faith, and do the work God desires of us? –GIMMICKS –PSYCHOLOGY –MARKETING TECHNIQUES –EXTRA-BIBLICAL SIGNS –SPECIAL PREACHERS –BETTER FACILITIES –MIRACULOUS EXPERIENCES –FOOD, FUN, ENTERTAINMENT 4

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Many today think we need something more. But this isn’t a new problem(Lk. 16:19-31). 10

THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD The word was sufficient for the rich man’s brethren. 11 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. (Lk. 16:27-31)

THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD God’s word will always accomplish what He wants! 12 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. (Isa. 55:8-11)

THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD The Bible says God’s word is enough! Do you believe it? 13

SUFFICIENT TO DRAW PEOPLE THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD - Psalm 19:

SUFFICIENT TO DRAW PEOPLE How are we going to get people to come to the Lord? Jesus said no man could come unless God has drawn him (Jn. 6:44)! But how will God draw him? By what power will He do that? 15

SUFFICIENT TO DRAW PEOPLE It will be through His word! –Foretold by the prophets (Jn. 6:45; Isa. 2:2-3) and fulfilled (Acts 2). –God doesn’t need a gimmick to save people! –It will not be through the lust of the eyes, the flesh, or the pride of life! –It will be through His word and nothing else(Lk. 8:5-15)! 16

SUFFICIENT TO DRAW PEOPLE God’s word is sufficient to draw people! 17 “Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (2 Th. 2:14)

SUFFICIENT TO SAVE PEOPLE THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD - Psalm 19:

SUFFICIENT TO SAVE PEOPLE How are we going to get people to obey the Lord and be saved? Jesus said His word could save people (Jn. 5:24-25)! –God’s word can raise the spiritual dead. (Isa. 59:1-2; Col. 2:12-13) –God’s word will raise the physical dead too. (Jn. 5:28-29) 19

SUFFICIENT TO SAVE PEOPLE If we believe that, why do we doubt the power of that word today? –God’s word has the power to save! (Rom. 1:16; Rom. 10:8-17) –God’s word enables us to be born again! (Jas. 1:18; 1 Pet. 1:23) –God’s word saves the soul! (Jas. 1:21) 20

SUFFICIENT TO SAVE PEOPLE God’s word is sufficient to save people! 21 “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (2 Tim. 3:15)

SUFFICIENT TO EDIFY PEOPLE THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD - Psalm 19:

SUFFICIENT TO EDIFY PEOPLE How are we going to get people to grow and stay in the faith? –God’s word sanctifies (Jn. 17:17). –God’s word can build people up (Acts 20:32). –God’s word can strengthen (1 Pet. 2:2). –God’s word can unite (1 Cor. 1:10). 23

SUFFICIENT TO EDIFY PEOPLE How are we going to get people to grow and stay in the faith? –God’s word can complete (2 Tim. 3:16- 17). –God’s word can preserve (Jas. 1:21; Mt. 4:4,7,10; Eph. 6:10-17; Jas. 4:7). God’s word is sufficient to edify people! 24 “And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.” (Act 20:32)

SUFFICIENT FOR TODAY THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD - Psalm 19:

SUFFICIENT FOR TODAY How are we going to accomplish everything God wants today? –God’s word is alive (Heb. 4:12). –God’s word is true (Jn. 17:17; 16:13). –God’s word is powerful (Rom. 1:16). 26

SUFFICIENT FOR TODAY How are we going to accomplish everything God wants today? –God’s word contains all things pertaining to life and godliness (2 Pet. 1:3). –God’s word is a perfect law (Jas. 1:25). –God’s word is abiding (1 Pet. 1:25). God’s word is sufficient today and forever! 27 “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.”(Mt. 24:35)

THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD Is God’s word sufficient to do everything God wants it to accomplish? 28

THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD Or do we need ____ to convince people, preserve faith, and do the work God desires of us? –GIMMICKS –PSYCHOLOGY –MARKETING TECHNIQUES –EXTRA-BIBLICAL SIGNS –SPECIAL PREACHERS –BETTER FACILITIES –MIRACULOUS EXPERIENCES –FOOD, FUN, ENTERTAINMENT 29

THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD God’s word is…. –SUFFICIENT TO DRAW PEOPLE TO CHRIST! –SUFFICIENT TO CONVERT PEOPLE! –SUFFICIENT TO EDIFY PEOPLE! –SUFFICIENT FOR TODAY! 30

THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD All you have to do is to believe it and obey it! –If you will, you’ll be blessed – Mt. 7:24-25 –If you don’t, you don’t believe it – Mt. 7: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. (Mt. 7:24-25) And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. (Mt. 7:26-27)

THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S WORD 32 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. (Isa. 55:10-11) What will God’s word accomplish in you?

God’s Plan For Your Salvation Hear The Gospel – Romans 10:17Hear The Gospel – Romans 10:17 Believe That Jesus Is The Christ – John 8:24Believe That Jesus Is The Christ – John 8:24 Repent Of Sin – Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38Repent Of Sin – Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38 Confess Christ – Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37Confess Christ – Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37 Baptized – Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16Baptized – Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16 Be Faithful – 1 Corinthians 15:58; Revelation 2:10Be Faithful – 1 Corinthians 15:58; Revelation 2:10 –Confess Sin – 1 John 1:9 –Repent, Pray – Acts 8:22 33