2. God’s word is Scripture – communication with man 2 Tim. 3:16-17 inspiration, profitable, equips us, complete 2 Pet. 1:19-21 not human will, moved by God Jn. 17:17 absolute truth (Ps. 119:160) Jn. 8:31-32 truth sets us free from sin (Rom. 6:3-7; Col. 2:12-13; Eph. 2:4-8) Acts 26:18 opens our eyes, turns us from darkness, forgiveness, sanctification Eph. 6:10-17 sword, fight Satan, demons, false doctrine (Rev. 19:11-16)

3. God’s word is Scripture – communication with man Power to save us Is. 55:11 word not return void (Heb. 1:1-4) Rom. 1:16 power of God to salvation, believe Eph. 5:26 washing of water with the word (Acts 2:38-47) Jn. 1:1-4 Jesus, Word of Life (1 Jn. 1:1-2; 2 Tim. 1:9-10) 1 Pet. 1:2, 23 sanctifying work, born again, salvation, word (1 Pet. 2:2) Jn. 8:51-52 keep word, never see death

4. God’s word is Scripture – communication with man Power to save us Believe God’s word Mk. 1:14-15 repent, believe in the gospel Rom. 10:17 faith comes from hearing God’s word 1 Cor. 1:21 God saves everyone who believes Heb. 11:8 Abraham, hear, faith, obey (Heb. 5:9) Gal. 3:6-9 faith reckoned as righteousness Gal. 3:26-29 when baptized into Christ Col. 2:12 baptized, faith in working of God

5. God’s word is Scripture – communication with man Power to save us Believe God’s word Love God’s word 2 Th. 2:10 must love the truth to be saved (2 Th. 2:3-15) Ps. 119:97, 113-114, 163-168 love God’s law Phil. 1:27-30 conduct worthy of the gospel Col. 1:9-11 empowered by God’s word

6. God’s word is Scripture – communication with man Power to save us Believe God’s word Love God’s word Obey God’s word at any cost Ja. 1:18-27 must be effectual doers Ja. 2:14-26 obedient faith, faith with works

7. God’s word is Scripture – communication with man Power to save us Believe God’s word Love God’s word Obey God’s word at any cost Why is it important to obey God’s word? Ps. 119:105, 133 lights our path (Ps. 119:9, 101, 105-112) 1 Pet. 1:2, 22-23 obey Jesus, saved (Heb. 5:9) 2 Cor. 10:5-6 punished if not hear and obey (Heb. 2:2)

8. God’s word is Scripture – communication with man Power to save us Believe God’s word Love God’s word Obey God’s word at any cost Why is it important to obey God’s word? Judged by God’s word Jn. 12:48 judged by Jesus’ words Acts 13:44-46 if reject word, judge self unworthy (Jn. 3:18-21) Rev. 11:17-19 judgment, saints rewarded (Rev. 20:11-21:7)