1 Thessalonians 5:21
Assuming – Mt. 7:21-23 Supposition – Acts 2:15 Accusation – Acts 24:5 Misrepresentation – Acts 6:13
Prove Test Examine Try
Not just some things 1 Samuel 15 – Saul Apollos – Acts 18:24 Everything needs proof
Feelings - Pro. 28:26 Parents - Acts 7:51 Popularity - Exod. 23:2 Conscience - Titus 1:15 Others - 2 Cor. 10:12 Abolished Law - Col. 2:14
Bible -1 Thes.5:21 “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God” 1 Pet.4:11 Words
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.“ John 8:32 The Bible contains all Truth
Truth is essential for Salvation Truth is Absolute Does not depend on person A body of doctrine Must preach the Gospel
Some misuse the Bible 2 Tim. 2:15 - Rightly dividing 2 Pet. 3: twist, pervert Marbles Selling a Dog
Marbles “ Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,” John 5:28
Selling a Dog "You shall not bring the wages of a harlot or the price of a dog to the house of the LORD your God for any vowed offering, for both of these are an abomination to the LORD your God.” Deut. 23:18
Some misuse the Bible Satan - Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus was tempted Satan used scripture It was a misuse
1 Thess. 5:21 Good - that which is in the Bible “Buy the truth, and do not sell it,” Prov. 23:23a
We will be judged by the Bible
1 Thess. 5:21
Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Evening June 20, 2010