Sometimes we need to be reminded of the foundational issues in our faith. Going back to basics is often what yields the most fruit in our walk with the Lord.
There is really no more a foundational issue than what you believe about the Bible. As Christians, we should be tethered to it, and there are some very good reasons for this:
1. it is inspired by God or God-breathed (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20–21)
2. it is inerrant (contains no errors – Psalm 19)
3. it is authoritative (we must do what it says - Psalm. 119).
4. it is sufficient - 2 Peter 1:3–4; Psalm 19; 2 Timothy ; Hebrews
5. it is relevant - totally relevant for every situation. (Psalm 19; 2 Tim. 3:17; Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 40:8)
5. it is relevant - totally relevant for every situation. (Psalm 19; 2 Tim. 3:17; Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 40:8)
Although these things can be denied by someone who is still a Christian, denial would raise questions about a person's salvation since accepting these shows the work of regeneration of the heart by the Holy Spirit. Given the biblical support for believing these things about the Scriptures, 1 John 2:4 reinforces this: “Whoever says I know him but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him…” A fruit of the indwelling Spirit is agreement in word and deed with the scriptures.
Especially at this time of year, when many people break from home groups or are away from fellowship as a result of the holidays, drawing near to God through His Word is essential not to neglect.
The Word is the weapon of choice for the soldier of Christ. According to Ephesians 6, God’s Word is the sword of the Spirit which has been given to us to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might because we wrestle against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. So we must be sober-minded and watchful because our adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
For the word of God is living and active...
