Thy Word Repeatedly in Ps 119, we find references to “Thy word”. These are God’s words; not man’s words. A woman at a family gathering after a funeral said, “I believe these are man’s words”. I told her what Jesus said, “My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent...
In Mk 1:22 Jesus has authority both as God manifest in the flesh and as man. His words have authority. Authority is legal power. A right to command or to act. Power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior. Jesus had the power of authority. We live in a...
Dual Authority Jn. 12:48 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What is Dual Authority? It is having two separate authorities upon which to base a belief. You see, concerning God’s words, Jesus never left any doubt about the question of authority. He affirmed that God’s words were the absolute and final authority for...
Why do we only use the King James Bible (Part 1) (2 Peter 1:15-21) In these two lessons we are going to be dealing with the question of why we only use the King James Version. Now this will not be a study of manuscript evidence although there is way...
Elymas Acts 13:6-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Elymas was the sorcerer who withstood Paul and Barnabas when they came to preach the word of God to Sergius Paulus. He was “seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith,” [Acts 13:8]. Paul knew what Elymas was up to and he stopped...
Thy Word is Settled Ps. 119:89 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO About God’s words, Ps 119 says, thy word is settled in heaven, it is true from the beginning, it is pure, and it is a lamp and a light. From the verses containing these statements we learn some wonderful things...
Read This Law Deut. 31:11-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Deut 31:11-13 Moses commanded the priests to read this law every seven years when all the people were gathered together at the feast of tabernacles. He was referring to the exact words that were given to him by the Lord which...
The Originals Ex. 32:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Often when you read a missionary, pastor or church’s statement of faith regarding the Bible, you will find mention of the originals, referring to the original autographs. Generally, these statements will affirm that the person or church believes that God “inspired” the originals...
Rejoice in God’s Words Jer. 15:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO of Rejoice in Gods Words Jeremiah said, …thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of my heart [Jer 15:16]. We have been preaching on reasons to rejoice. And we can and should certainly rejoice in Gods words. We rejoice in:...
Originals Versus Translations This sermon by Dr Gipp is a discussion of the originals versus translations of the Bible. The first question you should ask when talking with a “scholar” about this topic is “Do you accept the Bible as your final authority in all matters of faith and practice”?...
