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Enraptured By His Word - Part 2

January 12, 2020 Pastor: Bryan Glisson Series: Devoted

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14–17

Series Introduction: Resolution is defined as the formal expression of intention or the act of a determining action; while transformation is defined as the state or process of being transformed creating a change in nature and character. According to God’s Word the work of the Holy Spirit is best described as transformation—not resolution.

Culture Value: Transformation > Tradition

Under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, our methods, creativity, and presentation of the Gospel require us at times to reach beyond our traditions for the greater cause of lives being transformed by a never changing message.

Therefore, the greater emphasis of our ministry is not placed on the restrictions of our traditions but on the unlimited possibilities of the transformation that can take place in an individual’s life.

It is also important to understand that Biblical transformation is devoted to a relationship with God provided by Jesus.  (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Introduction: For the believer in Christ, transformation cannot happen apart from being enraptured (delighted beyond measure) by God’s Word.

Culture Value #2:  Scripture & Prayer are Prime

God gives us His Word to bring about the Good News of Jesus and that Good News is not that our sin made us bad people and somehow we might make ourselves better.

The Gospel cries out that our sin has made us dead and that Jesus is our only hope of ever being made alive. To miss this truth is to miss the purpose of life and the purposes of Christ. Therefore, all we do and say is anchored in this Message of the Gospel.

So when we gather our ultimate purpose is NOT to endorse the ideas, philosophies, or opinions of men, but to exchange them for the transforming truth of God’s Word.

“Then Moses said, ‘I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush does not burn.’ So when the Lord saw that he turned aside to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, ‘Moses, Moses!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’”

His Word Provides Instruction for Salvation  

  • The Acquiring Text (2 Timothy 3:14a)
  • The Convincing Text (2 Timothy 3:14b)
  • The Tutoring Text (2 Timothy 3:14c-15a)
  • The Saving Text (2 Timothy 3:15a)

His Word Provides Instruction that is Definitive

  • The Inspired Text (2 Timothy 3:16a)
  • The Proven Text (2 Timothy 3:16b)

His Word Provides Instruction for Sanctification

  • The Teaching (Doctrine) Text (2 Timothy 3:16c)
  • The Reproving (Convicting) Text (2 Timothy 3:16d)
  • The Correcting (Repairing) Text (2 Timothy 3:16e)
  • The Instructing (Training) Text (2 Timothy 3:16f)

Recap:

We need doctrine—to know what to believe

We need reproof—to discern what not to believe

We need correction—to learn what not to do

We need instruction—to understand what should be done

  • The Enabling (Equipping) Text (2 Timothy 3:17)

Application: If you desire to be transformed by your devotion to God you must realize that is begins with a relationship provided by Jesus and continues by being enraptured with His Word. Are these thoughts present in your li

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