1. Making God’s Word Real Acts 2:42 * 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Pastor Terry Smoak

2. 1. Understand the nature of God’s Word.
2 Timothy 3:16
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3. Inspired by God – literally means “God-breathed”.
This means that the Bible is absolutely trustworthy in every way.
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4. 2. Understand the value of God’s Word.
2 Timothy 3:16
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5. Profitable for teaching/doctrine
Profitable for reproof/rebuke
Profitable for correction
Profitable for training in righteousness
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6. 3. Understand the purpose of God’s Word.
2 Timothy 3:16 – 17
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7. The first God-given purpose of Scripture is to develop me!
The second God-given purpose of Scripture is to equip me!
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8. 4. Understand the power of God’s Word.
Hebrews 4:12
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9. Other books may “inspire” the heart, but the Bible is the only book that judges the heart!
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10. NATURE, VALUE, PURPOSE, & POWER Acts 2:42; 2 Tim 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12
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Understand the
NATURE, VALUE, PURPOSE, & POWER
of God’s Word.
Acts 2:42; 2 Tim 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12