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Our Rule
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| In Genesis 6:22 we learn that Noah obeyed God by doing exactly what the Creator had commanded. For this explicit action Noah is commended in Hebrews 11:7. In every endeavor of life we see the need for proper standards and absolute authority. For instance, a yardstick is not 34 or 38 inches long but precisely 36! Football teams have eleven men on each side and the field in 100 yards long with specific and proper boundaries. Baseball has nine men on a team, while basketball has five; and specific rules govern each sport. While fans of various games understand these points, for some reason they fail to realize that Christianity has absolute rules, standards of authority, and precise guidelines also! Christ taught (John 12:48) that we will be judged by His Word. II Timothy 3:16-17 tells us emphatically that the Holy Scriptures furnish us completely with all we need in the spiritual realm. Therefore we would be wise to study, learn and put into daily practice the precepts of the Bible! In the Old Testament days individuals who thought properly would preface their actions with words like these: "What does God say about it?" or "Is there any word from the Lord?" (read 1 Kings 22; Jeremiah 17:15; or 37:17). Dear friends, it is still wise to hearken to the Sacred Text, the inspired Word of God, as we strive to "prove all things, and hold fast that which is good" (I Thess.5:21). |
In this age, we live under the direction of the New Testament and Christ who is the mediator (Heb. 8:6-13). We shall be judged by the gospel of the Lord (Rom. 2:16). He ushered in the new covenant by the shedding of the precious blood (Matt. 26:28), and Hebrews 13:20 informs us that this is "the everlasting testament." Therefore we shall not be judged by our feelings (Rom. 10:1-30), latter-day revelations (Rev. 22:18-19), nor the creeds of men (Mark 7:7-13). If we teach, obey, and live the message of the New Testament we will be exactly what Paul,  Divine guidelines -- heavenly blueprints -- can be found in the last will and testament of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 9:15-17). Let us joyfully hearken to the Bible as we cogently remember that Hebrews 5:9 and Revelation 22:14 put a high premium upon those who obey the blessed Redeemer. In the day of judgment (Hebrews 9:27), it will be of the utmost value to have followed Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Luke 6:46; Matt. 7:21). There is no substitute for obedience! There truly is a proper rule for us to follow. We dare not come short of it (James 4:17), or go beyond it (II John 9). To go to heaven, let us follow the Christ (John 14:6). |
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Studies in Judges and Ruth
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Sermons Kris Groda, Preaching AM - What the Bible Says About Believing a Lie PM - Lessons From Judges |
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