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St Mary's
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as Christians, and proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord to our neighbours |
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From the Going for Growth sermon series: Feeding from the Bible ÔAll
scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting
and training in righteousness, so that the people of God may be thoroughly
equipped for every good workÕ.
If you believe
the Bible is useful
you will read it. The Bible is useful for two reasons: 1.
What it is: God breathed. God teaches us through secular and Christian
literature. The Bible has a unique role because it originated in GodÕs mind
and expired from his mouth. But there was co-operation of human writers. ÔNo
prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit
spoke from GodÕ. (2
Pet 1:21). Like Jesus Christ it is fully human and fully divine. 2.
What it does: it informs our minds so we are equipped to serve God. It
teaches doctrine, facts about God and the world: teaching – what is true Notice
that true knowledge leads to correct action. So
that the people of God – this is for everyone, including you for every good work – everything God calls us to do. |
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Two
practical hints Keep it simple Ask
God to teach you one thing every time you read the Bible; do not get bogged down
trying to understand everything Read daily Physically
you do not rely on one Sunday lunch a week, so aim to read the Bible every
day (without feeling a failure when you do not). Consider using Bible reading
notes or making one of the websites on your bookmark a favourite. |
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Contact
the Church Office Rev. Philip W. Rowe, Vicar of Almondsbury and
Olveston with Aust |
Email the Website Administrator |
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