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CAN WE UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE?

Thesis: To instill the fact in the hearers that the Bible can be understood, and to be aware of the obvious implications if this were not true.

Text: Eph 3:1-6

Eph 3:1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus in behalf of you Gentiles, - Eph 3:2 if so be that ye have heard of the dispensation (stewardship) of that grace of God which was given me to you-ward; Eph 3:3 how that by revelation was made known unto me the mystery, as I wrote before in few words, Eph 3:4 whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ; Eph 3:5 which in other generations was not made known unto the sons of men, as it hath now been revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; Eph 3:6 to wit, that the Gentiles are fellow-heirs, and fellow-members of the body, and fellow-partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel,

Introduction,

1. Since that first Pentecost after the resurrection and ascension of Christ, God’s eternal purpose, the church, has been up and running; with the completion of God's revelation in the 1st century it was and is a fully functioning spiritual entity, both Jews and Gentiles are hearing the pure Gospel of Christ, believing it, and obeying it; at which point God delivers them out of the power of darkness (sin), translates them into the kingdom of the Son of His love (Col 1:13), adds them to the church (Acts 2:47), into that one body (1 Cor 12:13), the fact that Gentiles also (along with the Jews), are now able to be equal heirs as the “sons of God” is that specific mystery that has been revealed.

2. Our Lord did come to destroy the works of Satan (1 John 3:8), which is the grip he (Satan) had on mankind through sin, and Christ did accomplish this, but the devil is not taking this lying down.

3. He has sent and is still sending false teachers to confuse the average person of the truth of the Gospel.

4. He, through the apostate church took the word of God out of the hands of the common man for hundreds of years, in order that they may not believe the truth and obey.

5. Throughout the last 200 years there has been an attack upon the Bible which asserts that it is not the product of God, but rather that of men, and there is little if any truth from the Most High therein.

6. In more recent times Satan has brought about terrible Bible versions that actually add, subtract, and change the very words of the living God.

7. This (the Bible) is main avenue that Satan has chose to combat the kingdom of God, and he couldn’t have chosen a better place to attack, for the “seed” that produces Christians is “the Word of God” (Luke 8:11), and we can certainly conclude that without “seed” there is no possibility of a crop, thus if that seed can be taken away, or damaged, or not planted for some reason, there will be no Christians.

8. Another avenue and very prevalent area of attack which Satan has put upon God’s word is to make the average person think that “it is incomprehensible,” “it can’t be understood,” that it’s likened to a bunch of “wise sayings” jumbled up and tossed together.

9. In the book “Faith of Our Fathers,” written by a man named Gibbons, on p. 73 it states thus "...the Scriptures ... are not of themselves clear and intelligible even in matters of the highest importance."

10. Many other religious people likewise claim that the average person cannot understand the Bible, even in matters essential to salvation.

11. There are several reasons why people “claim” the Bible cannot be understood.

1) They may have tried to study the Bible and found it difficult, so they gave up.

2) Some point to the “confusion and division” among those who claim to follow the Bible, so they conclude no one really understands it.

3) Others want to “justify” the existence of these contradictory groups, so they say “no one can understand it and it does not matter.”

4) Yet even others believe truth is subjective; so whatever you believe, that it truth for you. There is no such thing as “a single proper understanding of the Scriptures.”

5) Some have been told repeatedly by religious leaders that “common people cannot understand the Bible, only trained leaders can understand,” so other folks must accept the word of the "official" interpreters.

11. The purpose of this lesson is to show “by the Bible itself” that the average person “can” understand it, and in a manner so as to believe, obey, and be saved eternally.

12. I do not claim that a full understanding of the Bible comes easily, nor that I can personally answer every question anyone may ask.

13. But I do defend the fact that the Bible teaches that the honest seeker of truth can understand God’s word sufficient to be saved (John 8:32).

14. So we will look at this subject from 3 basic points . . .
1) God's Character Proves that the Bible Can Be Understood.
2) The Old Testament Demonstrates that the Bible Can Be Understood.
3) Why Then Do So Many People Not Understand the Bible?

I. God’s Character Proves that the Bible Can Be Understood.

A. The Bible repeatedly claims to be God's word. (1 Corinthians 14:37; 2:10-13; Ephesians 3:3-5; John 16:13; Matthew 10:19,20; Galatians 1:8-12; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16,17; Luke 10:16)

1Co 14:37 If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him take knowledge of the things which I write unto you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.

1Th 2:13 And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, ye accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe.

1. If the Bible is God's word, it must harmonize with God's nature. When we study the Bible we can understand God's nature, then because of necessity, we must also believe that we can understand the Bible, for to claim that we cannot understand the Bible is either to deny that it is God's word or to attack the character of God Himself.

a. The following aspects of God's character prove that we can understand the Bible.

B. “God's Wisdom and Power” Demand that the Bible Be Understandable.

1. God revealed His word through inspired men for the “purpose” of making known His will to men, in 1 Tim 2:3-4 it is written . . .

1Ti 2:3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 1Ti 2:4 who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

a. God does not want “some” to understand, while “others” are incapable.

b. He wants “all” to be saved and know the truth.

c. The Scriptures were revealed by God to teach and instruct us in righteousness and provide us unto “all” good works. (2 Timothy 3:15-17)

d. The gospel of Christ is the power of God to salvation for “everyone” who believes (Romans 1:16)

e. God manifested (made known) His word in the message which was entrusted to Paul according to God's command (Tit 1:1-3)

f. So God wants “everyone” to know His will, and the inspired men revealed His will so all nations “could” know it and be obedient to it (Romans 16:25-26).

Rom 16:25 Now to him that is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which hath been kept in silence through times eternal, Rom 16:26 but now is manifested, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known unto all the nations unto obedience of faith:

2. The very words in the Bible were chosen by the all-wise, all-powerful God (1 Thess 2:13).

3. Inspired men received God's Spirit so they could know what God revealed and could speak them in words which the Holy Spirit taught them. (1 Corinthians 2:12-13)

4. Inspired men did not have to worry about how or what to speak, because it would be given them what to speak. It was not them speaking but the Spirit of the Father speaking in them (Matthew 10:19-20).

a. If God gave the message to inspired men so we can “know” God's will, then He must have intended to give an “understandable” message. If we cannot understand the message, then God has failed in His purpose.

b. But how can an all-wise, all-powerful God fail to do what He intends to do? To claim that the word cannot be understood is to deny that God is all-wise and all-powerful: He tried to give a revelation that men could understand, but He lacked the wisdom or power to do so.

c. If we believe that “God is all-powerful and all-wise,” then we must also believe that He cannot fail and that He did not fail. Therefore we can understand the message of the gospel sufficiently to be saved.

B. “God's Justice, Love and Grace” Demand that the Bible Be Understandable.

1. Justice is the quality by which God treats man fairly in accordance with whether they have or have not done His will.

2. Love is that quality by which God actively shows good will toward men, seeking our well being.

3. Grace (favor) is the quality by which God shows favor to men that they might have the hope of eternal life, though they do not deserve it (Luke 17:10).

a. We have seen that God has revealed His will through inspired men so people “could know” what He expects of them, and know “how” to receive eternal life.

b. If that message “cannot be understood,” then is God a just, gracious, loving God?

4. God commands and requires men to understand His word.

a. Consider the following passages. If understanding is impossible, then how can God require these things of man and still be just, loving, and gracious?

Eph 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

b. Does a just, loving, gracious God require what is impossible? 2Ti 2:15 Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

c. How can one handle rightly a message he cannot understand?

d. Faith comes by hearing God's word (Rom 10:17),

Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

c. “And without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing unto God” (Heb 11:6), But how can a message create faith in a heart that cannot understand the message? It is written in Mt 7:14 . . .

Mar 7:14 And he called to him the multitude again, and said unto them, Hear me all of you, and understand:

e. Jesus' teachings were intended for the common people (the multitudes), and He “expected” and “commanded” them “all” to “understand” His teachings.

f. In Luke 8 and Matthew 13 we learn that the seed of the Gospel is the word of God (Mt 13:19; Luke 8:11). Those whom the Lord considers to have “good and honest hearts” are those who “understand” the word, not those with a “P.H.D.”

g. So if God requires and commands “all people” to understand, and we “must understand” to have His approval and to have faith. Yet how can God be just, loving, and gracious in these requirements, if in fact understanding is impossible?

5. God will judge men and reward them eternally according to their obedience to His word, Jesus said . .

Joh 12:48 . . . the word that I spake, the same shall judge him in the last day.

a. Paul inspired of God, wrote . . .

Rom 2:16 . . .God shall judge the secrets of men, according to my gospel, by Jesus Christ.

b. In Rev 20:12 it is written . . .

Rev 20:12 . . . the dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books (of the Bible), according to their works.

c. Paul in preaching to the Athenians stated . . .

Act 17:30 The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent: Act 17:31 inasmuch as he hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness by the man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

d. In 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 it is written that . . .“ Jesus will come in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who “do not know” God, and on those who “do not obey” the gospel ... These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord.”

6. Therefore all men will be judged according to Jesus' Word, the Gospel, the books of the Bible. Those who do not obey the gospel will be destroyed, and ignorance will be no excuse.

a. God revealed His word to give us knowledge of what we must obey.

b. But if we cannot understand the message, we have no choice but to be ignorant and disobey.

c. Then how can God be just and condemn people for disobeying or being ignorant of a message that is impossible to understand?

d. How can He say He really loves us and extends grace (favor) to save us, if we cannot understand the only means whereby we can be saved?

e. Therefore to say we cannot understand God's word is to deny the “justice, love, and grace of God.”

7. Yet if we believe in God's “justice, love, and grace,” then we must conclude that we can understand the Scriptures, at least to the point that we are not ignorant, can obey, and be saved.

C. “God's Truthfulness and Faithfulness” Demand that the Bible Be Understandable.

1. God always speaks truth (John 17:17) . . .

Joh 17:17 Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth. a. And always keeps His promises (Tit 1:2) . . .

Tit 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, Who cannot lie, promised before the world began;

b. In the following passages He has stated or promised that we can understand His Word.

c. In 2 Timothy 3:15-17 it states . . .

2Ti 3:15 And that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2Ti 3:16 Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness. 2Ti 3:17 That the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.

d. How could they make us wise and profit us in these things if we cannot understand them?

e. In Isaiah 55:11 it states . . .

Isa 55:11 so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

f. But if we cannot understand it, then it does not prosper nor did it accomplish that which He sent it for.

g. In 1 Corinthians 14:33 it is written . . .

1Co 14:33 for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace . . .

h. But if the Bible cannot be understood, then God would indeed be a God of confusion.

2. These passages are clear statements or promises that God gave a message that we can understand.

a. If we cannot understand, then God did not speak the truth and did not keep His promises.

b. To deny that the Bible can be understood is to deny that God is truthful and faithful to His word.

c. But if we believe that God is “true and faithful,” then we must believe that we can understand the Bible, as the Lord stated in John 8:32 . . .

Joh 8:32 and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

II. The Old Testament Demonstrates the Bible Can Be Understood

God gave the Old Testament to Israel using the same methods by which He gave the New Testament to us. Consider some lessons we can learn . . .

A. God gave the Old Testament for the purpose of revealing His will; then He promised that men could understand it, as seen in the Psalms . . .

Psa 119:98 Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies . . . Psa 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation.

Psa 119:104 Through thy precepts I get understanding . . . Psa 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

Psa 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

Psa 19:7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple. Psa 19:8 The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes . . . Psa 19:11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: In keeping them there is great reward.

1. How could the Law do any of these things if people could not understand it?



2. Even people in New Testament times were “capable” of understanding the Old Testament and were “expected” to do so.

a. In Acts 17:2-3 we learn that Paul's custom was to “reason from the Scriptures,” explaining and demonstrating from them that Jesus is the Christ.

b. How could this prove anything if people could not understand the Scriptures?

2. Consider the account of the Bereans in Acts 17:11 . . .

Act 17:11 Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.

a. This verse teaches us that the Scriptures give the average man a way to know whether or not they are being told the truth.

b. People are not expected to take a preacher’s word for what the Bible says. Rather, they should use God’s word to check out the preachers.

c. How could the Bible accomplish this if people cannot understand it?

3. In Matthew 22:29 - Jesus told the Sadducees . . .

Mat 22:29 Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

a. Christ expected them to “know” the Scriptures, when they did not, they were in error, and He held them accountable for that.

4. In Luke 16 in the account of “Lazarus and the rich man in Hades” the rich man wanted Abraham to send someone from the dead to warn his 5 brothers about the fate that awaited the unfaithful to God in the next life, but he said (Luke 16:29). . .

Luk 16:29 . . .They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

a. But how could they avoid that place of torments if they could not understand God’s word?

5. For every argument anyone could offer why we today cannot understand the New Testament, that same argument would prove that people in the first century could not have understood the Old Testament.

a. Yet they “were” capable of understanding it and were “expected” to do so, in like manner, we today also “can” understand God's word through which we can be saved (1 Pet 1:22-23).

1Pe 1:22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth unto unfeigned love of the brethren, love one another from the heart fervently: 1Pe 1:23 having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.

III. Why Then, Do So Many People Not Understand the Bible?

A. Because of a “Lack of Study”

1. Understanding requires diligent study.

a. We must "search the Scriptures daily." As did the Bereans in Acts 17:11, this takes much of one’s time

b. To handle the Bible properly we must exercise diligence, then we can be approved by God. otherwise, we need to be ashamed (2 Timothy 2:15).

2Ti 2:15 Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

c. People can know the truth and be set free (John 8:32), and the Bible can be understood, but we must exercise diligence in our study.

2. Those who do not take the time to study, will not understand; but it is their own fault.

a. In Matthew 22:29 - The Sadducees were in error about the resurrection because they did not know the Scriptures, but Jesus did not blame the Scriptures, He blamed the people, they could and should have studied enough to know the truth. (Turn to Heb 5:12-14 . . .)

Heb 5:12 For when by reason of the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need again that some one teach you the rudiments of the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of solid food. Heb 5:13 For every one that partaketh of milk is without experience of the word of righteousness; for he is a babe. Heb 5:14 But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

b. This passage teaches us that to be able to discern good from evil, we must have our senses exercised by reason of use.

c. These Hebrew Christians lacked understanding (v12), but it was their own fault they didn’t exercise their senses enough by feeding on the word of God (1 Pet 2:2).

1Pe 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

3. Some people do not know the truth, not because it cannot be understood, but simply because they have never studied it or because they have not been diligent in their study.

B. Another reason that so many people do not understand the Bible today is because of “False Doctrines.”

1. Some people do not understand truth because their minds have been blinded by false teaching.

a. These false teachings may come from preachers, family, friends, denominational creeds, or even their own erroneous conclusions, turn to 2 Cor 4:2-4 . . .

2Co 4:2 but we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 2Co 4:3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled in them that perish: 2Co 4:4 in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn upon them.

2. The god of this age (Satan) blinds the minds of some people so the light of the gospel does not shine on them, but how?

a. This sometimes happens because teachers handle the word of God deceitfully (2 Cor 4:2).

3. Also following human doctrines makes our worship vain as it is written in (Mt 15:7) . . .

Mat 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

a These doctrines are often taught by blind leaders, if we follow blindly, we will be lost like they are, as the Lord stated in Mt 15:14 . . .

Mat 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

b. Remember that we could and should check all teachers out as the Bereans did using God's word (Acts 17:11).

c. God is justified in condemning those who are deceived by false teachers because they have been told how to deal with teachers and have been warned about them (Mt 7:15-16).

Mat 7:15 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. Mat 7:16 By their fruits ye shall know them . . .

d. It is simply not true that we need to take a preacher's word for truth, in fact we must not! (turn to Gal 1:6-9).

Gal 1:6 I marvel that ye are so quickly removing from him that called you in the grace of Christ unto a different gospel; Gal 1:7 which is not another gospel only there are some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. Gal 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach unto you any gospel other than that which we preached unto you, let him be anathema. Gal 1:9 As we have said before, so say I now again, if any man preacheth unto you any gospel other than that which ye received, let him be anathema.

2. The Galatians were turning away from Christ because of the influence of people who were perverting the Gospel of Christ. a.

But they were not excused on the grounds they could not understand. b. Instead they were told that they should have compared that which they were being taught to the Gospel they had previously received from inspired men like the apostle Paul.

c. Today the NT stands in the place of these inspired men, it is the very word, the commands of God (1 Cor 14:37; 1 Thess 2:13; 2 Pet 3:2), it gives us all things that pertain to life and godliness (2 Pet 1:3), that includes the information to prove in our own minds whether something which is taught to us is from heaven, or men (Acts 17:11).

B. Another reason that so many people do not understand the Bible today is because of . . . “Closed Hearts and Minds” as those described in Mt 13:13-15 . . .

Mat 13:13 Therefore speak I to them in parables; because seeing they see not, and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. Mat 13:14 And unto them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall in no wise understand; And seeing ye shall see, and shall in no wise perceive: Mat 13:15 For this people's heart is waxed gross, And their ears are dull of hearing, And their eyes they have closed; Lest haply they should perceive with their eyes, And hear with their ears, And understand with their heart, And should turn again, And I should heal them.

1. People often close their eyes and ears to the truth, but why?

a. They may be prejudiced - they may have believed a certain way for years, so they refuse to consider the evidence for other views.

b. Or they may be too proud to admit they are wrong, as a result, they reject the Truth when they hear it.

c. We must always have an open and seeking mind when it comes to God’s word (Mt 7:7-8). Mat 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: Mat 7:8 for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

2. Some people do not love truth enough, because they have pleasure in unrighteousness, as described in 2 Thess 2:10-12 . . .

2Th 2:10 . . . they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 2Th 2:11 And for this cause God sendeth them a working of error, that they should believe a lie: 2Th 2:12 that they all might be judged who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

a. Those such as these will believe a lie and be self condemned, turn to John 8:43-47.

Joh 8:43 Why do ye not understand my speech? Even because ye cannot hear my word. Joh 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and standeth not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof. Joh 8:45 But because I say the truth, ye believe me not. Joh 8:46 Which of you convicteth me of sin? If I say truth, why do ye not believe me? Joh 8:47 He that is of God, heareth the words of God: for this cause ye hear them not, because ye are not of God.

3. These Jews did not understand Jesus' words, not because they couldn’t, but because they wanted to do the desires of the devil.

a. Some folks simply enjoy sin, and are so entangled in it, that they refuse to accept truth when they hear it, turn to 2 Timothy 4:2-4 . . .

2Ti 4:2 preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 2Ti 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts; 2Ti 4:4 and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside unto fables.

4. Some people seek preachers and religious groups that say they are acceptable, even while they continue in their sinful practices.

a. In this manner they turn aside from truth and follow fables instead.

b. These folks do not understand God's word, not because it cannot be understood, but because they simply do not like what it says!

c. If we are ever to accept the truth, we must "hunger and thirst after righteousness" (Matt. 5:6).

Mat 5:6 Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

d. We must honestly study what God's word says and then accept the Truth with meekness and "readiness of mind" which is able, it has the power, to save our souls (James 1:21; Acts 17:11).

Jam 1:21 Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

Conclusion,

1. If God is “all-wise and all-powerful,” then you can understand His will.

2. If God is “just, loving, and gracious,” then you can understand His will.

3. If He is “truthful and faithful,” then you can understand His will.

4. His “promises and the examples” shown in Scripture reassure us that we can “know” how to be saved.

5. These things are written that you may believe, obey, and know that you have eternal life (John 20:30-31; 1 John 5:13), not that you may be deceived.

Joh 20:30 Many other signs therefore did Jesus in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book: Joh 20:31 but these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name.

1Jo 5:13 These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, even unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.

6. Never let us try to excuse ourselves from doing what God's word requires on the grounds that we cannot know what He wants.

7. If the Scriptures require you to know a thing to be saved, then you can know it, thus saith the Lord

Joh 8:32 . . . ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

8. But you must study diligently (Acts 17:11; 2 Tim 2:15), and with an honest and open heart (Luke 8:11).

10. Do you not know that God wants “all” to be saved? (1 Tim 4:2)

1Ti 2:4 who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

11. How, “As it is written” of course . . One must . . . Hear the Word of God (Acts 2:37; Rom 10:17)

Rom 10:17 . . . faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

It must be implanted deeply within the good ground, the good and open heart (Ja 1:21)

One must . . . Believe that Jesus is the Christ (Acts 8:37; John 20:31)

Joh 20:31 . . . these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name.

If we cant understand what is written, how can we believe that Jesus is the Christ

One must . . . Repent of sins, (Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3, 5) as Paul stated on mars hill . . .

Act 17:30 The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent:

Repentance is a determination to turn from self, and to turn to God

One must . . . Confess Jesus as the Christ before men (Acts 8:37; Rom 10:9), the eunuch said . . .

“I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” So must you

One must . . . Be baptized (immersed), which doth now save us (1 Pet 3:21), immersed into Christ (Gal 3:27), into the death of Christ (Rom 6:3), where His precious blood was shed (John 19:34), unto (for) the remission of sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16), at which point God adds you to the church (Acts 2:47), translates you into the kingdom (Col 1:13), adds you to that one body (1 Cor 12:13), the only one God promised to save (Eph 5:23).

And finally one must live a faithful and holy life (Rev 2:10; 1 Pet 1:15), not perfect, but faithful, holy, sanctified, separated, from the ways of the world and unto the ways of God, being renewed day by day, putting off that old man, and putting on the new, being constantly in a state of spiritual growth, by studying and applying God’s living, active and understandable word unto the eternal life, “which God, Who cannot lie, promised before the world began” (Tit 1:2).


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Evangelist - Kenneth Windbiel
715-866-4873
or
715-866-4572
kensanwind@hotmail.com

We teach publicly and from house to house (Acts 20:20),
therefore if you would like to set up a house teaching session
or meet in a public place to discuss the gospel of Christ,
please contact us through any of the options listed upon this web site.

 Salute the church that is in their house . . .
The churches of Christ salute you. Rom 16:5, 16