Note: As I allude to scriptures in this post you will notice no reference information. Find these verses as an exercise in Bible study. Every declarative statement about God and Scripture can be found in the Bible often more than once.
A Book
Scripture is clear that the Word of God is more than ink on pages. But usually the approach to scripture by theologians and seminaries is strong on the reasoning side and weak on the revelation side of things. In the Beginning the Word was with God and the Word was God…as written scripture is more than just a book about God things. Scripture makes clear that the Holy Spirit is to be our teacher of things regarding the Word. So we have words on paper, given by God, superintended by the Spirit.
What we can’t get by approaching the Bible as mere ink on paper we can receive from Jesus Christ, the Living Word and the Spirit who leads us into all truth.
Life in the Bible
Reading the Bible is not only a way to learn but a way to fellowship with God.
In your next time of study approach the Bible as more than just another book. Approach it knowing God id watching over it and that His life can flow through it.
Grace and Peace to you.
Tim
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