For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any doubleedged sword, it penetrates even to d

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For the word of God is alive and active.
Sharper than any double-edged sword, it
penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit,
joints and marrow it judges the thoughts and
attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all
creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything
is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him
to whom we must give account. Hebrews
412-13, TNIV
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God gave us the Bible through the Church, yes,
as he gave us Jesus through Mary. Both his
written Word and his enfleshed Word came to us
through people, and in both cases we prioritize
the Word over the instruments God used to produce
the Word. Gary DeLashmutt, Pastor Xenos
Christian Fellowship
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Matthew 105-10 Luke 91-3 vs. Mark
67-9.
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The Bible most resoundingly sets itself apart
from other ancient texts. Jeffery L Sheler,
Reporter for U.S. News World Report
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I am very sorry to know and hear how
unreverently that most precious jewel, the Word
of God, is disputed, rhymed, sung and jangled in
every ale-house and tavern, contrary to the true
meaning and doctrine of the same. Henry VIII,
Parliament Speech, December 24, 1545 Commenting
on the translation of the Bible into English.
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Principle Based Living
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You diligently study the Scriptures because you
think that by them you possess eternal life.
These are the Scriptures that testify about me,
yet you refuse to come to me to have life.
John 539-40, TNIV
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Therefore everyone who hears these words of
mine and puts them into practice is like a wise
man who built his house on the rock. Matthew
724, TNIV
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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was
with God, and the Word was God. He was with God
in the beginning. John 11-2, TNIV
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In the past God spoke to our forefathers through
the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2
but in these last days he has spoken to us by his
Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and
through whom he made the universe. Hebrews
11-2, TNIV
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So then you are no longer strangers and aliens,
but you are citizens with the saints and also
members of the household of God, 20 built upon
the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with
Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.
Ephesians 219-20, NRSV
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Anyone who resolves to do the will of God will
know whether the teaching is from God whether I
am speaking on my own. John 717 (NRSV)
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