“That was a nice film, I enjoyed the way it potrayed Jesus; it kind of brought the Bible home.” I didn’t enjoy it. It changed the order of some passages and invented new things. It isn’t true to scripture absolutely. Every Scripture passage is inspired by God 2Tim 3:16(GW). “I don’t think you are in touch with current happenings. We have to have a modern approach to scripture; it was written by men.” But don’t you believe No prophecy in Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, because no prophecy ever originated through a human decision. Instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit 2Pe 1:20, 21(ISV).
“That’s fine, I belive that. In fact I like to get the opinion of scripture on matters about life too.” Opinion? Scripture does not offer opinions on life…“Well that is strange talk coming from a minister. Does the Bible not prescribe on how we should live our lives?”
Can I ask you a question? Have you been satisfied with the results of your prayers? “I hardly see what relationship it has to do with the question.” Indulge me please.Would you regard yourself as having strong faith? “Well , not exactly. Sometimes you get lucky with prayers, sometimes not so lucky, but pray without ceasing. I don’t know if I have any faith left.” It is not a question of try your luck. If I may say so your view of scripture in responsible, at least in part for your struggles. God’s word is not an opinion. When ever you regard scripture as being on similar pedestal with words of men, reasonings of science so called, you make it hard for it to work. Here is another reason why we constantly give thanks to God: When you received God's word, which you heard from us, you did not accept it as the word of humans but for what it really is-the word of God, which is at work in you who believe1Th 2:13(ISV).
To have effective faith scripture must become in your eyes the very word of God, not an opinion. Knowing what the Bible says is not as important as knowing who exactly is speaking through it. You can have strong faith when you see scripture as God’s final word. How will you obey God if you see His word as an opinion?
“I read the Bible of course; it works for those it will.” No! This word which has come to you as it has also in all the world, and it is bearing fruit, even also among you, since the day you heard and fully knew the grace of God in truth Col 1:6(MKJV). God’s word bears fruit in every one that knows it and follows it. It is true in my life. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today-and forever! Heb 13:8(ISV).
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