Why the Bible?

Each and every week the people of our church entrust me with something very valuable – time. Each week you graciously and responsively listen s I share the message with you. That is a trust I take very seriously. Which is why I have no desire to fill up your time with anyone's views, opinions, or directives - but God's!

That is why the Bible is so prominent in our church.

Last Sunday we saw how the Bible is preeminent in its circulation, influence, and scope. The Bible is the most widely owned, read, influential book in human history. Within its pages you will find history, poetry, stories, drama, practical wisdom, fantastic images, and plain teaching.

We looked at the Bible's permanence. Jesus said, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." (Matthew 24:35). World leaders, idols, even heaven and earth will pass away. But God's word lasts forever.

But the foundation for all of the above is the Bible's source and origin (its "provenance"!). We are told that, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Since God is the author of scripture, the Bible is eternally relevant, popular, and powerful!

I realize I may be "preaching to the choir" here, but I want us all to remember why the Bible is so important to us. So we will read it, study it, apply it, memorize it, live it, and by God's grace, always preach it!

The well wisher of your soul's happiness,

Pastor Tom