Christian Education

 

The Holy Bible 

The word "Bible" comes from the Greek word Biblion, which means "book." The Bible, then, is the "book" of the church. This is an excellent description of its place and function in the Body of Christ. However, the Bible never uses this term to describe itself.

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, giving a true history of the creation of heaven, earth and humanity and containing a correct prophecy of past ages, this age and the ages to come.

The Bible as "the Word of God." The intent is to affirm and reinforce the divine inspiration of the Bible. "For the Word of God is living and active" (Heb. 4:12, NIV). God sends forth His Word, and it does not return to Him until it has accomplished its purpose (Isa. 55:10,11). The Word of God spreads on earth (Acts 6:7). We are "born again...through the living and enduring Word of God" (1 Pet. 1:23, NIV). The Word of God lives in us (1 John 2:14). Through God's Word all things were made (John 1:1-3). Jesus' name is the Word of God (Rev. 19:13). The Word of God, the revealed truth of God, is not a book, even though our book reveals many things about God. But the two are not synonymous.

 Brief Bible References (The Word Is "User" Friendly)


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VIDEOS FOR REFERENCE

 

Books of Reference For Pastors

Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth
Dr. C. I. Scofield

The Preacher and His Preaching
Alfred P. Gibbs

Spiritual Leadership - Principles of Excellence for Every Believer
 J. Oswald Sanders

Exploring The Pastoal Epistles - An Expository Commentary
John Phillips

Josephus: The Essential Writing
Flavius Josephus and Paul L. Maier

The Servant Leader
Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges

The Seed Principle
Saint Matthews Churches, Tulsa, OK  74121

Books of Reference For Bible Teachers

1.  Training For Service - Bible Exploration - Orrin Root
2.  The Word Aflame Publications -  PWI, 8855 Dunn Road, Hazelwood, MO 63042
3.  Higley Sunday School Commentaries


Books of Reference for Bible Scholars

1.  The Bible Knowledge Key Word Study - The Gospels
      Darrell L. Bock Editor

2. The New Strongs Exhaustive Concordance 
      Nelson


more reference links

Books of Reference 

1. The God Chasers - Tommy Tenney

2. Becoming a Vessel of Honor - Rebecca Brown, MD

3. Prepare For War - Rebecca Brown, MD

4. Biblical Strategies For A Community in Crisis
      Dr. Colleen Birchett, Editor

5. The Dream Giver
      Bruce Wilkinson with David and Heather Kopp

6. Power Vs. Force
     David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph. D.

7. The Purpose Driven Life
      Rick Warren

8.  A Divine Revelation of the Spirit Realm
      Mary Baxter with Dr. T. L. Lowery

more reference links

 The Word of God

This is your weapon, guide book, inspiration, food, milk, bread, comfort, knowledge...

 The words of God are “bread,” “milk,” “spirit,” and “life” (Matt. 4:4; 1 Pet. 2:2; John 6:63).

We should “eat them” and “esteem the words of His mouth more than our (my) necessary food” (Jer. 15:16; Job 23:12).

The children of Israel gathered and ate manna in the wilderness every morning.  Likewise, we should eat the words of God every morning.

The way to take in the Word for our enjoyment and nourishment is to pray with and pray according to what you read.  Read and pray.  Pray and read.  Pray when reading.  Read when praying.  (Eph. 6:17-18)

Please Study The Word...It's Life!

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge...
Hosea 4:6 (KJV) 

"Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom".
George Washington Carver

 

 

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