Sunday we start a new Churchwide focus on the role of Scripture in the believer’s life: The BOOK & Me. I am excited to share this series with you simply because I love the Word of God! The Bible is the greatest book ever written and is the bestselling book in human history. The Bible has the power to transform lives, entire societies, and I know has transformed me. From a literary perspective, the Bible is unparalleled in the beauty with which it is written and historically, the Bible provides a truthful insight into humanity that no other writing can. 

Why does the Bible need to hold such a high place for us? Because it is no ordinary book. The Bible is the very Word of God. Every word of that last sentence is important to understand if we are to grasp the impact of the Bible on our lives. The operative word in that sentence is the verb “Is.” The Bible does not simply contain the Word of God, or have the Word of God, or become the Word of God. No – the Bible is the very Word of God. And because the Bible is the Word of God, we must assume that it holds authority over our lives and when we live under the instruction found in the Word of God, we will discover the blessing of God. 

I’m also excited about this series because what I will preach on Sundays will be reinforced in the 12 Community Groups meetings throughout the week as they join in a study that corresponds to my messages. We currently have around 120 adults in those various community groups and there is room for more to join. If you are not already in a community group, I invite you to join one, even if it’s only for this 6-week series, by completing the BOOK & Me commitment card. We will help you find a group that is convenient for you to join. 

THIS SUNDAY – Scripture Alone

During the protestant reformation there were five simple statements, the 5 Solas, which were foundational to the reform brought to the church. Sola simply means “Alone.” The first is Scripture Alone – Sola Scriptura. What that statement corrected in the church is that the Holy Scriptures, the Bible, are the complete revelation of God: it is God’s Word. The 66 books that comprise our Bible are the complete written revelation of God and should not be added to or subtracted from. That makes the Bible a necessary book for every believer to grow in their relationship with God. Join me this Sunday as we start this exciting series on the Bible, the most amazing book in all of human history.