09/19/23 THE MESSAGE IS IN THE MESSAGE

09/19/23 THE MESSAGE IS IN THE MESSAGE

Don't scoff at this next statement; it is not "word salad."

The message of the Bible is found in the message of the Bible.

The message of the Bible is not found in selective texts taken out of context. Remember,
"A text out of context is a pretext."

God's revelation to and through the prophets was clear and accurate. God's enlightenment of believers by the Holy Spirit is truth. Still, the enemy of our soul seeks to darken the human mind to God's provision and offer of salvation. This is why we must search the Scriptures. 

Though God clearly, accurately, truthfully communicated His salvation through words, God also demonstrated His revelation through His relationships, His actions, His works and through His Son.

When God's Words are understood in the context of His Nature, His Character and His Actions, then His message is clear.
He explained His word (Logos), through the incarnation and the atonement.
Of course, the only way to have a clear understanding of God is to have the mind of of Christ, which comes from faith and total submission to His Spirit and His word.

There are people who falsely explain God by systematically rearranging His words to fit a warped narrative rather than fit His actual Being and His revelation.

Those who use God's own words against Him are lazy, dishonest and the doing the work of the devil.

God's words are to be understood in the light of His nature, His consistent character, His relationships and His actions. If our view of God and His word does not conform us to the image of God and does not produce holiness of heart and life, then we have a skewed view of God.

Years ago I read that an evil person is dangerous, whether he wields a gun or a Bible.

Let God be His own interpreter.