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A Brand New Bible

Butch — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:14:34 +0000

I received a new Bible for Christmas that I have had my eye on for awhile. It has a great layout with BIG print and a nice system of cross referencing and “read-along” type information at the end of each verse. It also comes with another feature that is inherent in the definition of new – All of the writing and notations that I have collected in my old Bible since I got it for the Christmas of 1983 are gone.

I’m not sure I could have predicted how lost I was moving about it during Sunday’s sermons without the …

The Bible on the Bible: The Word of God is. . .

Michael — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:00:25 +0000

That which is sweeter than honey – Psalm 19:10; Psalm 119:103
A lamp and a light to guide our way – Psalm 119:105
That which God magnifies above all His name – Psalm 138:2
One’s spiritual food – Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4
That which the devil seeks to take out of the hearts of those who believe – Luke 8:12
That which is not only to be heard but to be acted upon – Luke 8:21
That in which we are to continue – John 8:31
The indestructible word – John 10:35
That by which we shall be judged –

Past Presidents and Their Attitudes of the Scriptures

Michael — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:00:29 +0000

May our incoming President have the kind of regard for the Bible as the Presidents in the past have had.

George Washington (1789-97)

“Above all, the pure and benign light of Revelation has had a meliorating influence on mankind, and increased the blessings of society.”

“It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible”

John Adams (1797-1801) – Our 2^nd President

“I have made it a practice every year for several years to read through the Bible.”

John Quincy Adams (1825-29) – Our 6^th President

“The first and almost the only book …

The Process of Divine Revelation and Inspiration

Michael — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:28 +0000

What do the terms “inspiration” and “revelation” mean in regard to God’s Word? What is the process of the inspiration of the Bible? What then does it mean to us that the Bible is inspired? “Revelation” concerns the will of God to give His word to man; “inspiration” is that which has to do with the way He gave that Word.

The process of revelation and inspiration began in the mind of God. Thus the apostle Paul explains, “But God hath revealed them (that is, the words of the Bible, MWC) unto us …

Our Spiritual Vitamin

Michael — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:00:48 +0000

In our world today, many people strive to improve or maintain their state of health. One of those ways is by the consumption of vitamins and minerals that our bodies need in order to be healthy. While our physical bodies require these nutrients for physical health, does it not make sense that we would need a certain spiritual vitamin for our spiritual health? God’s Word, the Bible, is necessary and sufficient for our spiritual nutrition.

We are told in II Timothy 3:16 that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable …

Abundant Benefits from God’s Word

Michael — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:00:32 +0000

1. Continual feasting and meditation upon God’s Word brings strength and constant nourishment (Psalm 1:3).

2. It gives wisdom to the simple (Psalm 19:7; Psalm119:98; Psalm 119:130).

3. It causes the heart to rejoice (Psalm 19:8; Psalm 119:111).

4. It helps young people to find the right way in a corrupt world (Psalm 119:9).

5. When hidden in one’s heart it protects one in times of temptation (Psalm 119:11).

6. It gives life (Psalm 119:50, Psalm 119:93).

7. It gives one the proper perception and response toward the world of sin and error (Psalm 119:104).

8. It shows us the …