Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Nov 30

Some Thoughts on the Bible…

I claim for the Bible what the Bible claims for itself. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 we find this wisdom: All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the person of God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.

The Bible does not claim to be written by God but is inspired by God. That is, people of faith, like you and me, had encounters with God that changed their lives. These experiences were so profound that they told their stories to others to help them grow in faith. Over time these inspirational stories were written, edited, and collected into the Bible as a resource of faith for all people, times, and places.

We study the Bible to learn God’s will and way, to get back on track when we are headed in the wrong direction, and to know and do what is right in God’s eyes. The result of studying the Bible is good work—we become people who are faithful to God, kind and just with others, and humble in our words and actions. In sum, the Bible helps us to be more like Jesus. Let us renew our study of the Bible so that we might know this promised outcome.

Yours in Christ,

Marc