Good morning,
The Bible is series continues. This week the Bible is to be obeyed.
We have seen that the Bible God’s word. Last week we determined that the Bible is practical. The next logical step is to obey the Bible. God has given us a free will. We may choose to obey or disobey God’s commands, guidance, and will for our lives.
Come with me on a journey to explore what the Bible says. The Scriptures are always helpful, encouraging, and challenging. That’s how we grow in our relationship with God!
The Bible is to be obeyed
O B E D I E N C E,
obedience is the very best way to show that you believe.
BENEFITS OF OBEDIENCE
3. FORGIVENESS
Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Colossians 2:13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
We are forgiven. When Jesus Christ went to the cross, shed His blood for our sin, rose the third day, and forty days later, ascended back to heaven, we were forgiven. Jesus paid our sin debt with His blood.
4. LOVE
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
We are loved. The very God of creation loves us. The God who spoke all things into exitance loves us. The God who is all knowing, ever present, and all powerful loves us. That is amazing!
5. WISDOM
Ephesians 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
We are wise. Not wise guys, but wise. When we became believers in Christ, the Holy Spirit resides in us. The third person of the trinity indwells each believer.
These benefits are a result of making a decision to follow what the Bible says.
Are we willing to obey the Bible?
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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