THE PERFECTION OF THE BIBLE
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The commandments of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. [Psalm 19:7-9].
There are few attacks that are always running against the Word of God from wanting to destroy it, to say that is flawed, and that presents problems for world. From where comes this attack? First of the devil, also of those liberal atheists, but more alarming and sad is that we see the subtle attack coming from many churches called Christian churches have forgotten that the Bible is ideal suitable and sufficient in all matters of faith and conduct.
This attack on the Bible can be seen in the following areas:
a-The individual area of \u200b\u200beach believer.
b-family area.
c-area Christian community.
d-The area of \u200b\u200bnew revelations.
In individual area.
Many believers act as if the Scripture would not be the proper diet for our spiritual growth and development [1 Peter 2:1 2] Instead, in this age of technology, have found substitutes for the Word of God ; as music concerts, movies, dramas, shows, etc.. [Emphasizes that all this when it is based on Scripture will certainly some result, but notes at the same time that the Word should take the place of priority] Worst of all this is that given more time to these events, and if there is any space is read the Word of God.
When the Bible says, talking Psalmist
How sweet are thy words unto my taste! More than honey to my mouth. Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Is a lamp to my feet to your word, and a light unto my path "[Psalm 119:103 105]
The family area.
There was a time when only looking at the Bible for solutions to the problems of the Christian home, but the Bible today in modern times has been replaced by human psychologists recipes without a fear of God for special courses on how the family should behave., how to treat abortion, incest, homosexuality, etc. If only we returned to the pages of the Bible, we find that in it God has left us his infinite wisdom. Proverbs says: Wisdom crying in the streets, raises his voice in the streets, crying in the main meeting places, in the doorways of the city said their reasons. How long, ye simple ones, will love the simplicity, and the scornful scorning, and fools hate knowledge? Turn you at my reproof: behold I will pour my spirit upon us, and I will make known my words. [Proverbs 1: 20 23]
The area Christian community.
The Church has been transformed by many in a commercial company where leaders are chosen and not taken into account in many places what the Word of God concerning the characteristics which must be the servants of God, which is observed is whether it is attractive, if you have an academic doctorate, if you know in business administration, all this has its place but is not essential. God's servants must have the wisdom that only comes with the study and knowledge of the Word. Within the requirements of the first deacons were claiming to have wisdom, [Acts 6:3] and the Psalmist said
"The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple "[Psalm 119:130]
The area of \u200b\u200bnew revelations.
Perhaps the attack more subtle but also more dangerous, is held in many churches. This attack was seen through extra-biblical revelations, ie outside of the Word of God. We all know that today there are all sorts of prophecies, "expressions such as I felt the Lord or the Lord told me" you are what many churches are ruling. In most cases, these revelations are above the Word of God and many have even said, do not look in the Bible because it is not there, as this is "fresh revelation, bread baking finish." In the Bible we have the evidence to be made to any message which is proclaimed in the name of God. This review should be done is contained in the book of [Deuteronomy 18:20 22]. This test becomes important in these days where we have all sorts of revelations, prophetic dreams and new messages.
The relevance of the Bible.
"The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul, the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple, the commandments of the Lord are right, rejoicing heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes, the fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring forever, the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous "[Psalms 19:7].
Note: The structure of these verses teach us: some names given to the Word of God,
- Law, Witnessing, Commandments, Precept, Fear, Trials.
- also shows us here, some features of the Word of God: Perfect, Faithful, Righteous, Pure, clean, green,
- At the same time, there are benefits: Convert the soul, making wise the simple, rejoices the heart, enlightening the eyes, endures forever and righteous.
The law of the Lord is perfect, The word "perfect" in Hebrew means spotless, free from harm, and also means extensive and complete, ie it is not lack anything because it covers all aspects of our spiritual needs.
Convert the Soul: Convert means: Restore, impart new life, reviving the soul, transform, revive a person. The law of the Lord gives life to all aspects of the soul. The Bible then is complete for our conversion, restoration, growth and development. Paul wrote, "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, so that the man of God may ¬ thoroughly equipped for every good work" [2 Timothy 3:16 17 ]
The testimony of the Lord is faithful: Faithful talks of immovable, firm, no errors, trustworthy. Scripture is a foundation on which our lives can and should be built. Continues the psalm ... "Making wise the simple" a simple person is inexperienced neophyte, a naive ignorance that can easily mislead, but the Word of God can make it wise to live a godly life
The commandments of the LORD are right, speaks Commandments divine principles established in the Word for man to follow them, David said that they are straight. The word straight means showing the right path to proper direction when we come under the guidance of the Word of God leads us to the true path, and the benefit is that there is joy in the heart where we have to go then to find joy relief, happiness, and freedom from distress, anxiety, depression?
Jeremiah said, "Thy words were found and I ate them, and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of my heart, for your name is invoked upon me, O Lord God of hosts "[Jeremiah 15:16] Jeremiah was a man suffered, but always found calm and peace in your heart when he ate of the Word of God.
The precept of the Lord. Provision means: Mandate, order, rule by a superior ratings. The Word of God is not then a series of suggestions of possible alternatives that God presents to man and not a precept, which has the authority, order, rule. Therefore, Christ could say the devil, "worship the Lord thy God, and serve him only" [Matthew 4:10] because it was written, which receives due Blessing, who does not obey the injunction, not the recipient. That article is pure, without spot or shadow, clear as sunlight, we declare what is good and what is bad and every day we face situations where we have to decide what to do.
Word makes it clear what is right and what is not, what is good and what is bad, what we do and what not to do. The Payoff: enlightening the eyes. The purity of the precepts of God produces light in the soul rather than the darkness of sin, an old Christian song says: "Fine words of life, are those of Jesus Christ, they encourage my soul, give strength and health, fine words of life shine in my soul, beautiful words you never ever heard so far "
Fear of the Lord: This speaks to something internal in the heart of the believer, do not talk about fear, but of reverence or respect that man owes to God. Do nothing to offend God. In the Old Testament, we read of the commandment of the king should play in relation to the book of the law: "And it will get, and read every day in your life, to learn to fear the Lord your God" [ Deuteronomy 17:19].
The characteristic of this fear: It is clean, free of impurities, is a word clean, free from impurities, blemishes or spots or errors. The benefit: It remains forever Peter says: "Being born again not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, by the Word of God which lives and abides forever" [1 Peter 1:23]. Everything changes and moves, but the word of God abides forever [Isaiah 40:8].
Judgments of the Lord: This speaks of God is a judge, his judgments are fair, correct, perfect. Toso view of God is just [Revelation 15:3] [Genesis 18:25]. The feature of the trials: are truth and the word truth in the Old Testament is a word from which the word Amen, and means to support, be well founded, strong and stable. Jehovah's judgments are sound, safe, reliable, are the truth, amen. Today it is difficult to find Truth ... statistics say that the world people lie 25 times a day. We live in a world of lies and serious white lies, however the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
[Psalm 19:7-9], the Bible becomes the soul is capable of making wise the simple, rejoices the heart, enlightening the eyes, is a truth that remains forever, and all judgments are fair. In the Bible God has given us the expression of His eternal will, and it provides all the truths necessary for our spiritual life, and it is time that the Bible is given the central place in worship to God because it is fit and proper and all-sufficient for our growth and spiritual guidance. The resolved not see many of our problems, not due to the inadequacy or imperfection of the Word of God, but the lack of proper application of the Word of God in our lives. The Word of God should be studied and applied, is so effective then we will see manifested in our lives. James urges us "But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves" [James 1:22]
THE WORD OF GOD: HIS WORK
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intents of the heart. [Hebrews 4:12]
The author of Hebrews takes time to show us the importance and wonderful is the Word of God. In [Hebrews 4:12 13], the inspired author describes graphically the difference between the Word of God and any other word. All believers should be encouraged to give attention to the Word of God. Israel did not give much attention to the Word of God. Failed to disbelieve the Word of God and the consequences were unforgivable.
Here are some works of the Word of God:
God's Word is Live [v. 12a]
The Bible always works and gives life to his message to the human heart. Therefore, the Word of God is not dead and irrelevant promise-filled lives life to the heart of the believer. "Living" speaks of animate life. The Word of God is living and gives life. The word "living" is an active present, indicates continued life.
The Word of God is still alive. There is something modern and contemporary on the Bible. Long ago, when the authors, inspired by the Holy Spirit wrote the Word of God, these words were alive for this generation. Now, thousands of years later, we read these words and are so vivid and fresh as if they were written this morning. The Bible is the eternal Word of God. [John 6:63] "The spirit is what gives life, the flesh profits nothing: the words that I speak unto you are spirit and life." The written word of God brings us to the living word of God and his holy life.
[1 Thessalonians 2:13] For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, having received the word of God which you heard from us, have received no word of men, but as it is indeed the word of God, which works in you believers.
[John 17:17] Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
The Word of God is effective [v. 12a]
The Word of God is "Effective" does exactly what God wants. The Word of God gives life and brings energy where there is death. The Word of God brings activity where there has been inactivity. The Bible is a living book and a powerful book because its central character is a fictional character. When we open this special book, we are brought face to face with the living God, and if we do His Word, will give his life [John 5:24-25]
bore the Word of God, short. [V. 12b]
"Sharper than any double-edged sword" [Ephesians 6:17] "And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" sharper "means shear. Is pervasive as any other sword.
Illustration: Have you ever heard someone say, "I like to leave the church, feeling like I've been before God." If the Word is preached under the anointing, "you will feel." In the book of [Acts 7:54] tells us the powerful message of Stephen: "When they heard these things [ie Word of God] were furious in their hearts and cracked their teeth against him. "
REMEMBER: The" sword of the Spirit "not the" sword of the preacher or believer. "
" Penetrating "go through ... says he makes the division of soul and spirit" Man is body, soul and spirit. Until one is saved, the spirit and soul are dead. In the fall of Adam, the spirit and the soul of man were separated from God, and as a consequence was death. When the Word of God penetrates, frees the soul and spirit of man. This is a picture of what happens inside when we saved.
The Word of God is inquisitive. [V. 12b]
"Resolver - critical ... some are often critical of the Bible, but the Bible is the infallible critic. Being a critic means to judge, discern and analyze. The Word of God looks at the gaps internal to our being and explore all our motives. How can a person be sure of your salvation? Answer: In laying out his heart to the sword piercing the Word of God, because sooner or later, the sword will find, if Son God, or is nothing more than a pretender. The Word of God searches and research. For example, did you ever thought that a pastor or an evangelist speaks directly to you? The Word of God reveals your thoughts. Also reveal your intentions or motives. The Word of God illuminates the dark corner of my life. Discerning says: "thoughts and intents of the heart." Other people see what we do but the Word of God looks at why we do what we do.
The Bible is the Word of God for our personal lives. She speaks directly to us. Remember, it is a living sword. A physical sword stabs the living and kill them, our sword, the Bible, the spiritual sword, stabbing people and gives them life, if they are open to their advice, otherwise it will become judge of them. The Lord said: "He who rejects Me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word I have spoken will judge him on the last day. [John 12:48].
THE BIBLE IS WONDERFUL
Open my eyes, and look at the wonders of your law. [Psalms 119:18]
First, as believers we must recognize that the Bible is God's voice, giving instructions to live a victorious life and we inherit the promises He has given us. To the extent that we fill it, we will scale new dimensions in God that show the maturity and integrity to be a Son of God. All this is wonderful. Let us say it is wonderful the Word of God.
born by the Word
The Word is the incorruptible seed of God. When we hear the Word of God and receive it with faith, our spirit is born again. It is through the Word, that Christ is implanted in us, making us a new creation. It is exactly the person, what happened to Mary when he had a visitation from the angel and she said, "Let me according to Thy Word." [Luke 1:38] [James 1:18] and [1 Peter 1:2-3].
We grow by the Word.
When the Word enters into the believer, lights and discerning the thoughts and intents of the heart, so that we were naked and we must recognize the need for change is operated only by hearing with faith Word of God. In the same way that food provides us with physical growth, the Word of God is spiritual food that grows our spirit. Therefore it is necessary to read it daily. Jesus said: "Not only live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." [Matthew 4:4] and [1 Peter 2:1 2]
makes us partakers of God's nature.
Obtaining full knowledge of the Word of God makes us eligible to participate in the divine nature of God [2Pedro1: 4]. This happens when we begin to grow and act on the promises made to us are through our Lord Jesus Christ. This means we can receive all that God is and have, his faith, his love, joy, etc., And make it part of our lives.
gives us knowledge and revelation from God.
addition to the creation, the Word is the written testimony that there is a God [John. 14:21]. His integrity and effectiveness demonstrate the existence of a supreme being, creator, real, that transforms any simple faith that takes seriously this word to apply to your life. Also as we study, receive deeper revelation of what God is and grow in their knowledge.
We do produce fruit.
When the Word is in us, no doubt bears fruit in us. It enables us to teach, correct, reprove, exhort, give us wisdom and brings joy and peace to live in a continual attitude of praise. Through it is we manifest the fruit of the Spirit in us. [John. 15:7 8] [1 John 2:5].
We built by the Word. [Acts 20:32]
The Word is the creative agent of God, since it was formed by the worlds. In the same way, she builds within us the life of Jesus Christ. A life based on the Word will enable us to withstand the storms that threaten our spiritual lives. [Matthew 7:24 25]
The Word renews my mind. [Romans 12:2] [James 1:21]
Our mind is like a computer that has been programmed for years for the sin, sickness, failure and negativity. The only way to change our mind is reprogrammed with the promises of the Word of God. The transformation our whole being [spirit, soul and body] is a consequence of mental renewal, and then we can find out what God's will for our lives.
faith receive the Word.
The Bible says that the righteous shall live by faith, and also says that every believer, God gave a measure of faith. This faith can grow if you constantly hear the Word of God. [Romans 10: 17]. Only then can we please God, "because without faith it is impossible to please God." [Hebrews 11: 6]
It makes us aware of our heritage. [Acts 20:32]
Our spiritual heritage consists of all the promises of the Bible. As we study the Bible, the Holy Spirit revealed to us as each of them belongs to us and help us have a more fruitful Christian life. [2 Peter 13]
Word heals. [Psalms 107:20]
As the creative power of God is in the Word when it is sent to the power of the Holy Spirit, you can correct any abnormalities in the functioning of our physical body. The centurion said to Christ: "Just say the word and my servant will be healed." [Matthew 8:8]
With it we overcome the devil. [Matthew 4:4]
When Jesus faced the devil, He did not use his divine attributes, beat the devil confessing the Word. Also as a church, when we take the Word and is quoted to Satan and his demons, they will have to flee to the authority of the Word. [Mark 11:23].
gives us eternal life.
Jesus' words are not like the words of other men. The Bible says the truth that the Word of God can transform and give eternal life in God's presence. [John 5:24] [John 6:39 - 63] [John 7:45 ¬ -46].
Conclusion: The Bible is all this and more wonderful, you can not compare with any book. The Bible is the Word of God, is God's message to mankind, is the message of life and inspiration for the salvation of the soul, so we should pay more attention and obedience to their content to have life and life abundantly . If we are not doing, one day this same Word will bring us accounts. Thus we are told: "If ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts" [Hebrews 3: 7-8].
APPENDIX: THE QUEEN - THE 1960 JAMES
This reference will help us understand the lines Bibles and versions of each day are becoming more popular. Basically there are two lines of Bibles, as well as two lines of Churches, ruling out the names and movements.
Both have the same origin, one of them was corrupt while the other, God preserved it.
A] - The main strategies and tricks of Satan are always fake God does, mainly using the Church [2 Corinthians 11:13-15].
1] - God began in the first century church through the Apostle Paul [of this family of Churches is a family of texts of Scripture.
2] - Satan misrepresented the Church in 325 AD when Constantine [after his alleged conversion] organized what came to be called the Roman Catholic Church [and of this line is another family of Scripture texts] .
B] - The two families of texts of Scripture are as follows:
1] - The family received text: This family is a set of texts that come from places like Asia Minor [ where Paul started churches] and preserved in the local churches of believers who never were part of the Catholic Church.
2] - The Alexandrian family: So called because Constantine received the copies of Scripture from the famous university of Alexandria, Egypt.
As an example of the source of the Bibles of Constantine, see some of the beliefs of Origen, the most famous and renowned scholar of the University of Alexandria.
Origins change the texts of the Bible according to their own beliefs:
"I thought in the Roman and Greek philosophies, and practices.
-believed in baptismal regeneration [salvation through water spray].
"I thought that the Old Testament was not literal but Jewish myths.
"I thought Adam and Eve and the whole story of creation in Genesis was a myth.
"I thought that Satan and God were to reconcile.
"I thought that Jesus was not God.
-believed in evolution [God used the process of evolution to create man].
"He believed in purgatory.
He castrated himself [literally mutilated] to overcome the desires of the flesh.
Here Origen made copies of the Bible.
-Got the New Testament in Antioch, Syria [the source of good texts] and take them to Alexandria, Egypt, to change according to their beliefs.
made between 30,000 and 50,000 changes to the text of Antioquia.
-In 325 AD Constantine asked 50 copies of the Bible, Origen, to be the official Bible of the new Church, the Roman Catholic Church.
C] - two lines of Bibles:
1] - The real line: The line of God that came through the local churches that were never part of the Church Catholic.
2] - corrupt line: The devil that comes through the Catholic Church has been changed to match the same beliefs.
Bibles coming from corrupt line of Alexandria, Egypt, through Rome and the Catholic Church are among several others, namely
A] - The Jerusalem Bible [1967].
B] - The Living Bible [1972].
C] - Good News [1979].
D] - New International Version [1991].
TIPS:
if we compare our Bible comes from the line, look at the first page, which has the title of the Bible, then read these verses:
[Acts 8:37] often corrupt versions remove this verse of the chapter. Even numbers changed. It goes from verse 36 to 38, jumping to 37 because without this verse can use the passage to teach salvation by baptism [as the Catholic Church].
[Colossians 1:14] corrupt versions often leave out the blood of this verse, which read: In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
[1Timothy 3:16] often corrupt versions remove "God" in this verse, and so they attack the deity of Christ. should read: And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
The Bible is the true line of the received text is the Bible of the Reformation: The Reina-Valera.
A] - The Bible texts of good family [the family of the text received] was translated into English for the first time during the Reformation [when God was breaking the control that the Catholic Church had on the world for a thousand years]. So, the Bible in English that comes from good texts that God preserved through local churches and believers, is the Bible of the Reformation: The Reina-Valera.
B] - The Queen Cassiodorus Bible: La Biblia del Oso [1569].
was the first man who translated the Bible in its entirety [the two Testaments] in English. He was a pastor, preacher of the true gospel, Bible translator and an enemy of the Catholic Church. His Bible was called the Bible of the Bear because the cover had a picture of a bear eating honey a reference to [Psalm 19:10]. Rome through the Inquisitions, destroy all copies of the Bible they could.
C] - The Bible of Cipriano de Valera: The King James Version [1602]
Valera had to flee Spain because of the Inquisitions. Came to Geneva, Switzerland, and became a disciple of John Calvin. Then it became a huge evangelist, preaching in the streets of England. During his stay in England, James was educated at Cambridge University and then got a job teaching at Oxford [knew and mastered at least 10 different languages]. While in England, James translated "Institutes" Calvin [several volumes of Calvin's writings] in English and also wrote several other works including a book called "The Pope and the Mass" [a condemnation of the Pope's authority and corruption of the Mass, calling it a pagan and satanic celebration] . James reviewed the work of Cassiodorus Queen [his Bible Bear] and published the first King James Bible in 1602 AD
D] - The King James Bible of 1909 [also called the Old].
can still get this version of the Reina-Valera 1909, although a little difficult. If someone is going to use this Bible, you must be very careful because the vocabulary is quite different from today. For example, whenever the King James 1960 says "salvation," says the former "health." According to the floor at that time, the translation is perfectly fine, but now only contributes to the confusion that has caused the Pentecostal movement in Christianity.
E] - La Reina-Valera 1960.
This is the Bible of the Reformation [Bible in the direct line of text] that is more accessible to everyone today. Nearly 95% of all evangelical works in Latin America and Spain use the KJV 1960. In this review, updated vocabulary for avoid problems such as the above of the word "health" now reads: "salvation" as we understand the term.
F] - The other KJV Bibles.
Unfortunately, after the revision of the Reina-Valera 1960, this line of Bibles have been corrupted by the influence of corrupt texts of the Catholic Church family. The scholars took the King James and made many changes based on corrupt texts, including the Reina-Valera 1977, 1995 and 2000. For example: [Daniel 9:26] where it says, "but not for himself, so replaced by" anything as you will. " Therefore, the inspired Scriptures and preserved for English speaking people today is the Reina-Valera 1960, is the Bible of reform and good texts, and that God is using to save and disciple more people than all other Bibles exist in English, and is the ultimate bible of good line that has not been corrupted by the Catholic texts.
But continue thou in the things you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. [2 Timothy 3:14-17].
Unfortunately this is what is happening now and in the midst of apostasy, not only has been changed and distorted important verses of the Word of God, but from now people will receive more information, much information misapplication of the Word of God. Appear Bible programs, audio Bibles, Bible commentaries, Bible study, etc., And I dare say there are, I have seen in Christian bookstores, and most corrupt. It means that religious deception abounds and that is what we live.
! Grace and Peace in the love of Jesus Christ!
Unfortunately this is what is happening now and in the midst of apostasy, not only has been changed and distorted important verses of the Word of God, but from now people will receive more information, much information misapplication of the Word of God. Appear Bible programs, audio Bibles, Bible commentaries, Bible study, etc., And I dare say there are, I have seen in Christian bookstores, and most corrupt. It means that religious deception abounds and that is what we live.
! Grace and Peace in the love of Jesus Christ!
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