Keys of Application How to Apply The Treasures of Scripture Royce P. Bell v MV Church, SB MV Church, SB

2 Timothy 2: “ 14 Remind them of these things, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.”

Romans 11:33-36 “ 33 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! 34 For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has became his counselor? 35 Or who has first given to him that it might be paid back to him again? 36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.”

The Object of Scripture F Teaching (KJV/ASV, doctrine) GIn-doctrin(e)-ation... F Reproof GExposing moral, ethical or spiritual culpability... F Correction GKnowing what to do to get it right... F Training in Righteousness GThrough precept, promise, warning, exhortation, example, inference...

What Does the Passage Teach? F Authority is determined by what God said, not by His silence! GSpecific, the things God said GGeneric, the options to do the specified F But, how does He “say” it? GPrecepts (Commands/Statements) GApproved, apostolic Examples GNecessary Inferences

Does Scripture Condemn Me? F Two areas of concern: GBelief GBehavior F Implications of scriptural censure: GConscience - 1 John 3:18-21 “In whatever our heart condemns us… if our heart does not condemn us…” GFellowship - 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, cf. Romans 16:17, “...keep your eye on...”

Am I Doing What I Know? “You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them; and that from a child you have know the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation…” ~ 2 Timothy 3:14-15 ~

Am I Handling It Rightly? F Dangers to avoid: GApplying cultural standard GStrengthening truth illegitimately GActing out of bias from training or teaching F Question: Is it my intention to know and do what God said, regardless of what is required? Or is it to find approval for my actions, in spite of what God has said?

You Can Apply The Treasures of Scripture Observation Interpretation Application

Application Interpretation Transformation Romans 12:1-2 Observation “...the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe” ~1 Thessalonians 2:13 “...it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” ~Philippians 2:13