Today’s focus is on bibliology—the study of the nature, authority, clarity, sufficiency, and necessity of Scripture. The heart of this exploration is the conviction that the Bible is not just a book, but the living, enduring Word of God, a foundation upon which to build a life that can withstand any storm. Jesus’ words in Matthew 7 remind us that hearing and doing His words is like building on rock, not sand. This is not a call to casual reading, but to diligent, intentional study—a zealous pursuit of truth that shapes our maturity and spiritual formation.
Many of us remember the simplicity of childhood, but spiritual naivety is not a virtue. Just as we grow physically and intellectually, we are called to grow in our understanding of Scripture. Maturity in faith means moving from milk to meat, from being spoon-fed to becoming self-feeders who engage the Word deeply and personally. The question of authority is central: what is the loudest voice in your life? Is it feelings, culture, or the unchanging Word of God?
The Bible stands alone in its scrutiny, preservation, and impact. Despite centuries of opposition—from philosophers like Voltaire to emperors like Diocletian—the Bible has not only survived but flourished. Archaeology, science, and history continue to affirm its reliability. The manuscript evidence for the New Testament far surpasses that of any other ancient work, and the Dead Sea Scrolls confirm the remarkable preservation of the text. The Bible is not myth; it is rooted in real people, places, and events, and it invites investigation and verification.
Prophecy is another mark of its divine origin. Hundreds of prophecies, especially about Jesus, have been fulfilled with statistical impossibility. The Bible is alive, speaking to past, present, and future, and it works—transforming lives and societies wherever it is embraced. The story of Korea’s transformation through the accidental spread of Bibles is a testament to its power.
To handle the Bible rightly, we must approach it with humility and diligence. Scripture interprets Scripture; context and multiple witnesses are essential. We must resist the temptation to cherry-pick verses and instead assemble doctrine line upon line, precept upon precept. Practical tools—word studies, book studies, and “treasure hunts” through cross-references—help us dig deeper and see the harmony of God’s story. Ultimately, the Bible points us to Jesus, revealing what is and isn’t like Him in us, and inviting us into a surrendered, transformed life.
Matthew 7:24-27 (ESV) — > “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
2 Timothy 2:15 (ESV) — > Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
Hebrews 5:13-14 (ESV) — > For everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.
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