Timeless Biblical Truths
Word of Truth
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The Proper Approach to Bible StudyBible study and interpretation is simple: follow the common-sense approach of normal, literal interpretation. “If the plain sense makes common sense, seek no other sense!”Apply this approach to all of Scripture, recognizing that many passages use figurative language. Figurative language is a colorful way of communicating literal truth. It does not oppose literal interpretation; it depends upon the ordinary meaning of words to be understood.Our Focus: The Lord Jesus ChristThe focus of Word of Truth is the Lord Jesus Christ—the coming King. His coming kingdom is central to the prophetic message of Scripture.At His first coming, Jesus Christ came as the suffering Savior to deal with the problem of sin. At His second coming, He will return as King of kings and Lord of lords to restore what Adam and Eve lost. He will rule this earth and be exalted over all mankind.Jesus taught us to “seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33).Knowing that God “is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6), I encourage you to focus your life and attention upon the risen, victorious Savior and soon-coming King—the Lord Jesus Christ!
Knowing God: Relationship and FellowshipIt is my desire to know God, and I encourage you to also know God! This begins with receiving the gift of God, given by grace alone and received by faith alone. That gift is everlasting life.Jesus promised everlasting life to everyone who would believe Him for it:“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life” (John 6:47).Jesus described this new birth as being “born from above” (John 3:3). Once someone is born from above, they have a relationship with God that lasts forever. They are His children and can never lose that relationship with Him!After being born from above, Christians need to grow in faith and mature. To know God as a Christian means developing deeper fellowship with the Lord. It is important to distinguish between relationship and fellowship.John expressed the purpose of fellowship when he wrote:“That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full” (1 John 1:3–4).God desires deep, intimate fellowship with every Christian, and this should be our desire as well. Paul expressed his longing this way:“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death” (Philippians 3:10).My desire for you echoes that of the apostles: that you would walk closely with God and live a life of joy and praise to Him!