Victory Through the Word

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Essentials Chapters 8-10

• How can we experience VICTORY in the Christian
  life? God has give His children
• Spirit of God (water)
• Word of God (soil)
• People of God (light)

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So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the
planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
(Isaiah 613)
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Big Idea
To grow into the oaks of righteousness that God
desires for each believer, we must sink our roots
down deeply into the fertile soil of Gods Word.
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Victory through the word

• WHAT is the Bible? It is
• God speaking

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But know this first of all, that no prophecy of
Scripture is a matter of ones own
interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by
an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy
Spirit spoke from God.
2 Peter 120-21
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God is forever seeking to speak Himself out to
His creation. Not God spoke, but God is speaking.
He is, by His nature, continuously articulate. He
fills the world with His speaking voice. The
Pursuit of God, p. 73
A.W. Tozer
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I think a new world will arise out of the
religious mists when we approach our Bible with
the idea that it is not only a book which was
once spoken, but it is a book which is now
speaking. The Pursuit of God, p. 82
A.W. Tozer
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Victory through the word

• WHAT is the Bible? It is
• God speaking
• Eternal

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The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word
of our God stands forever.
Isaiah 408
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Victory through the word

• WHAT is the Bible? It is
• God speaking
• Eternal
• Prophetic
• Isaiah 53 fulfilled in life of Christ
• Micah 52 fulfilled in Matt. 21-6

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Victory through the word

• WHAT is the Bible? It is
• God speaking
• Eternal
• Prophetic
• Trustworthy

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The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the
soul The testimony of the LORD is sure, Making
wise the simple. They are more desirable than
gold, yes, than much fine gold Sweeter also than
honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
Psalm 197, 10
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Victory through the word

• WHAT is the Bible? It is
• God speaking
• Eternal
• Prophetic
• Trustworthy
• Powerful

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Finally, be strong in the LORD and in the
strength of His might. Put on the full armor of
God, so that you may be able to stand firm
against the schemes of the devil. And takethe
sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Ephesians 610-11 17
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So will the words that come out of my mouth will
not come back empty-handed. Theyll do the work I
sent them to do, theyll complete the assignment
I gave them. The Message
Isaiah 5511
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Victory through the word

• WHAT is the Bible? It is
• God speaking
• Eternal
• Prophetic
• Trustworthy
• Powerful
• Life Changing

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For the word of God is living and active and
sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as
far as the division of soul and spirit, of both
joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts
and intention of the heart.
Hebrews 412
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Blessed be the LORD, who daily bears our
burden, The God who is our salvation.
Psalm 6819
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The conclusion, when all has been heard, is fear
God and keep His commandments, because this
applies to every person.
Ecclesiastes 1113
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Grace BIBLE Church Constitution The
Scriptures We believe the Bible to be the
verbally inspired Word of God and the supreme and
final authority in doctrine and practice (II Tim.
316-17 II Peter 121 John 1717).

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The Scriptures Though Scriptural truth is
spiritually discerned (I Cor. 213, 14), it is
not subjective or a matter of personal opinion
(II Peter 120). Ultimately, its reliability
rests on the promises of God that it is powerful,
will endure, and will accomplish what God pleases
(Isaiah 408, 5511 Matthew 518 Hebrews 412).

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A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more
than a college education.
Theodore Roosevelt
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Victory through the word

• WHAT is the Bible?
• WHY should I believe it?
• Internal Evidence
• Manuscript Evidence

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Manuscript Evidence
WORK DATE WRITTEN EARLIEST COPY TIME SPAN OF COPIES
Plato 427-347 BC 900 AD 1200 Years 7
Aristotle 384-322 BC 1100 AD 1400 Years 49
Sophocles 496-406 BC 1000 AD 1400 Years 193
New Testament 40-100 AD 125 AD 25 Years over 24,000
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Victory through the word

• WHAT is the Bible?
• WHY should I believe it?
• Internal Evidence
• Manuscript Evidence
• Historical Archeological Evidence

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The Bible- Written

• Over 1500 year span
• Over 40 generations
• Over 40 authors from all walks of life
• In variety of places
• During different moods
• On three continents
• In three languages
• In a wide variety of literary styles
• Josh McDowell in Evidence That Demands a Verdict

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The Bible
In spite of its diversity, the Bible presents a
single unfolding story Gods redemption of human
beings. most importantly, among all the
people described in the Bible, the leading
character throughout is the one, true, living God
made known through Jesus Christ. Josh McDowell
in Evidence That Demands a Verdict
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The Bible is not such a book a man would write
if he could, or could write if he would.
Lewis S. Chafer
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Victory through the word

• WHAT is the Bible?
• WHY should I believe it?
• WHY should I read it? (2 Tim. 316-17)

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Victory through the word

• WHAT is the Bible?
• WHY should I believe it?
• WHY should I read it? It
• Is inspired
• Is profitable
• Makes us proficient
• Completely outfits us

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The Bible is the Word of God in such a way that
WHEN THE BIBLE SPEAKS, GOD SPEAKS.
B.B. Warfield
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Like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the
word, so that by it you may grow in respect to
salvation
1 Peter 22
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How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping
it according to Your word. With all my heart I
have sought you do not let me wander from your
commandments. Your word I have treasured in my
heart, that I may not sin against You.
Psalm 1199-11
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Victory through the word

• WHAT is the Bible?
• WHY should I believe it?
• WHY should I read it?
• HOW can I get the most out of it?
• Read it
• Memorize it
• Study it

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So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the
planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
(Isaiah 613)
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Big Idea
To grow into the oaks of righteousness that God
desires for each believer, we must sink our roots
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Applications

• Is knowing God through His Word a priority in
  my life?
• When and where will I do it?
• What is my plan?
• Who will hold me accountable?

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Resources

• Baby Bible Storybook
• Toddlers Bible
• Beginners Bible
• Child Story Bible
• Family Reading Bible
• Bible Reading Plan
• Scripture Memory- Essentials
• Bible Study- get connected on 8/28!

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• Bible Reading Plans
• www.navpress.com
• YouVersion Bible App
• Net Bible- www.bible.org

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Resources

• Baby Bible Storybook
• Toddlers Bible
• Beginners Bible
• Child Story Bible
• Family Reading Bible
• Bible Reading Plan
• Scripture Memory- Essentials
• Bible Study- get connected on 8/28!

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