“But as
for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of,
because you know those from whom you learned it, and how
from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for
salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All
Scripture is God-breathed and is
useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that
the servant of God may
be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” II Timothy 3:14-17
Are you
enjoying the reading of the New Testament yet?
I’m not
tired of preaching about it!
In week
one I talked about the importance of being to the Word to help you overcome the
pressures and temptations of the world.
In week
two I shared four proofs for the truth of the Word.
Sunday I
preached about the Person of the Word, Jesus, God’s Son.
So, we
have learned about proofs of the Word and the Person of the Word. Next Sunday
we will learn about the purpose of the Word.
According
to verses 14 and 15, Paul writes to the young Timothy to say the first purpose
of the Word is to lead you to salvation.
“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the
word about Christ.” Romans 10:17
The Word
of God brings you to salvation because it convicts you of your sin.
The Word
of God brings you to salvation because it introduces you to the Savior. You
learn about Jesus through the Word of God.
The Word
of God brings you to salvation because the Spirit of God speaks through the
Word calling you repentance.
Have you
received God’s salvation?
Have you
confessed your sins to Him?
Have you
repented and turned from your sins?
Have you
trusted Christ as your Savior and only hope for Heaven?
Has His Spirit
witnessed to your Spirit that you are a child of God?