there are two ways to view the Bible: doctrinally or, as it really is, a two-edged sword. When we read the Bible merely on an intellectual level, we may gain knowledge, which is good, but such knowledge by itself still leaves us intact. If we are not convicted, challenged or more perfectly conformed to Christ when we read the Scriptures, it may be because we have a religious spirit that is limiting the penetration of Gods word to our minds. When the Lord appeared to the Apostle John on Pathos, Christ revealed Himself with a ...sharp, two-edged sword coming out His mouth; His eyes were two flames of fire. We need to picture this, for Gods word is a sword. To whatever degree we fail to see it as such, we are probably serving a religious spirit rather than the Holy Spirit. Consider also Simeons prophecy to Mary, Jesus mother. He said, ...and a sword will pierce even your own soul--to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed (Lk 2:35). Notice, He did not say, ...and you will learn a lot of handy facts about the Bible so you can win at Bible Trivia. He said that a sword will pierce your heart, and even your thoughts will be revealed. You see, when you came to Christ, you did not come to a religion, you came to a Person--a Person who knows us as well as He knows His own body. He exposes our hearts: He illuminates those dark, secret areas within us -- not to condemn us but to liberate us from the bondages of sin and deception.
Posted on: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 01:40:48 +0000
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