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Bible equals Word of God

by Wesley Pierce  
9/13/2011 / Bible Studies

Heb 1:1-3
1) 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.
3) The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

2Pet 3:1-2
1) Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking.
2) I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.

(the 12 apostles lived and traveled with Christ for about 3 years, "up close and personal". Ample opportunities to write down his words)

Luke 1:1-4
1) Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,
2) just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word.
3) Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
4) so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

(Luke, a doctor who sometimes traveled with Paul, assures us his account came from eyewitnesses of Christ and that its teachings were orderly and certain) See next entry.

2Pet 1:16-18 & 20-21
16) We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
17) For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."
18) We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.

...20) Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation.
21) For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

2Tim 3:16-17
16) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
17) so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Rom 15:4
4) For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

John 19:26-27
26) When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son,"
27) and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.

(John, the disciple above, had direct dialogue with Christ's mother after his crucifixion, she being the only person who knew him from birth and for all 33 years of his life on earth)

John 21:24
24) This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true.

(also John, testifying that the writings in his book are accurate. Similar to Luke 1:1-4 above)

Gal 1:11-12
11) I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up.
12) I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.

(Paul, the "13th apostle" because he was chosen after Christ's death and resurrection, is the writer here)

1Ths 2:13
13) And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

Isa 55:10-11
10) As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
11) so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

1Cor 4:6
6) Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying, "Do not go beyond what is written." Then you will not take pride in one man over against another.

(many voices and opinions are going forth in today's world of computers, news and entertainment media. The apostle Paul reminds us to compare what is seen, heard,
and read to the Scriptures in order to discern real truth)

Heb 4:12-13
12) For the word of God is living 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.

2Tim 2:15
15) Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

John 8:32
32) "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

John 20:30-31
30) Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book.
31) But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

1Cor 1:18
18) For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Col 3:16
16) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

1Pet 1:24-25
24) For, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,
25) but the word of the Lord stands forever." And this is the word that was preached to you.


*Note: Researcher comments in parentheses added for clarification

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Wesley Pierce has been a student of the Bible for over 35 years, plus a student of being led and blessed, or taught and disciplined by the Lord's inner Spirit daily, as any sincere seeker experiences.

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