In Lk. 10:25-29, a lawyer asked Jesus a question as a test, but Jesus chose not to play his game. Instead, Jesus replied, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” This allowed the lawyer to answer his own question (correctly because he knew the law). We may have many religious questions today–some genuine, others we may just be looking to validate our answers. If we had the opportunity to ask various questions to Jesus, He may very well answer us in the same manner. Therefore… how do you read the Bible? Did you find these answers in the New Testament, or did they come from some manmade source? This lesson examines a few religious questions with this method.
- Lk. 10:25-29 – What is written? What is your reading of it?
- The Bible should be read and understood – 2 Tim. 2:15; Col. 4:16
- How do some people (or we) read the Bible?
- How do you read about the church?
- Some read “I will build ___________’s church.”
- Mt. 16:18 – Jesus said “I will build MY church”
- Some think church participation/attendance/joining the work isn’t important
- Ax. 2:47 – The saved are added to it
- Eph. 5:23-25 – Christ is Savior of it
- Some (apparently) read that there are many churches
- Eph. 4:4; Col. 1:18 – Bible teaches there is only 1
- Some read “I will build ___________’s church.”
- How do you read about baptism?
- Some must read “Baptism does not save us”
- 1 Pet. 3:21 – Baptism now saves us
- Mk. 16:16 – Jesus names it as essential
- Ax. 2:38 – Baptism for remission of sins
- How do you read about faith?
- Some must read that salvation is by faith only
- Jam. 2:24-26 – Not by faith alone
- Gal. 5:6; Ax. 10:34-35 – Faith with obedience
- How do you read about falling from grace?
- Some must read it can’t happen
- Gal. 5:4 – Paul says otherwise
- 1 Cor. 10:12 – Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall
- 2 Pet. 2:20-22; 3:17
- How do you read about being faithful?
- Some must read faith only, or baptism only, or do whatever suits you…
- Must be faithful to be saved – Mt. 24:13; Rev. 2:10
- Conclusion
- How have you been reading your Bible? Or have you?