Taking god at his word by kevin deyoung there isnt really a go to book on scripture. Sure, there are plenty of theological books on scripture, and lots of popularlevel works on how to read scripture, and more and more books on the whole story line of scripture. This book will help you understand what the bible says about itself and the key characteristics that contribute to its lasting significance. Packer, in his latest book taking god seriously returns the reader back to the basics of the faith engaging a number of fundamental doctrinal and theological concepts that comprise the core elements of the christian faith.
Your book seeks to answer such questions as, can we trust the bible completely, yet you begin by talking about the longest book in the bible, psalm 119. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. In eight short chapters, deyoung traces the basic contours of what the bible teaches about the bible. However, this book took my understanding to a whole new level and now i get what god has been trying to tell me. May the god of the word be known and cherished all the more because of this little book. Gods word produces faith in us, not one word of all the good promises that the lord had made to the house of israel had failed.
Volunteerism is up, giving is up, and a sense of positive unity is up as we have been learning to take god at his word together. Four simple messages from god s word for every family in your church. It is a positive mini book that is packed with encouragement and scriptures that will guide you into the heart of god regarding how we should steward that which is entrusted to us. Now, what was supposed to take 4 days has now taken 4 years and youre trying to understand why. The lord is sovereign over his word, and he brings about growth according to his schedule 1 cor. I wasnt sure if i would ever have a report on all the book of romans says about faith, but i knew that i had learned something that would prove to be very significant in my walk with god. For i testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add unto these things, god shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book. In these opening chapters, deyoung seeks to establish the value and validity of gods revelatory words. If we cant trust gods word to be free from errors, lies, and deception, then how can we trust god to deliver us eternal life if we obey him. The healing power of gods word prayerfully speaking. He died on the cross to take our sins away and rose again to destroy death. There are some things that one can debate and others that one can challenge. Take god at his word daily devotional 61516 read the instructions.
Taking god at his word christian book distributors. And whoever subtracts from the words of the scripture of this prophecy, god shall subtract his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, those things which are written in this book. Its an incredibly lengthy title, but an incredible book almost deserves such a title. God shall take away his part from the book of life, from the holy city. These things i have written to you who believe in the name of the son of god, that you may know that you have eternal life. Take god at his word god wants to be the source of your blessing. What happens when we take god at his word by john bevere if we were to read the word of god exactly as it is, most of us would be dramatically different from what we are. Best of all, you will learn how to obediently and confidently take god at his word as you never have before. No matter what our past has been or the mistakes weve made, his promises are true and can be fully experienced in our lives.
The bible says in several places not to add to his words, how can this be true when other books were added afterwards. Taking god at his word nicole staples jun 24, 2014. Summary of taking god at his word by kevin deyoung david. He didnt say, we are going to the middle of the lake to drown.
Apr 07, 2014 the full title of kevin deyoungs newest book is taking god at his word. We want to question god but in reality, it isnt him. If we cant trust god to protect his word to be translated over the ages. The great enemy of the christian is the sin of unbeliefthe sin of refusing to accept what god says and the sin of refusing to do what god says. This entire day is valentines day so if you havent found a card or given a gift for that special someone you still have time. It contains the mind of god and his will for each one of our lives. Taking god at his word kevin deyoung the good book company. I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. The bible as our spiritual food bibles for america. If we cant trust god to have his word written by the prophets and apostles. I try to consume a fairly steady diet of good books on the doctrine of scripture, at least one or two a year.
Jun 15, 2016 my point is, god has given us instructions and although we think we can navigate the road of life by ourselves, its harder when you try to do it alone. Gods aim in giving his written word to us wasnt that we would learn more doctrines, ethics, and howtos, or even that wed only be inspired. Writing a book about the greatness and power of gods word should leave readers panting for gods truth revealed in scripture. Take god at his word kindle edition by hood, kregg. I still consider myself fairly new here at going beyond. No man shall add to or take away church of jesus christ. God wants to bless you in ways you cant even imagine.
I purposed to take gods word as my medicine three times daily, after meals. As christians, we certainly should read gods word regularly and even study it. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. Kevin deyoungs new book taking god at his word now occupies a special place on this list. What the word of god says about the word of god, book by book.
Taking god at his word isnt a book that teaches a method for studying the bible. Thats all the proof we could even need that god loves us and always keeps his. Its full of life, having been breathed out by god himself, and his words give life. Why the bible is knowable, necessary, and enough, and what that means for you and me crossway, 2014. Now you, too, can discover the secrets that will allow you to face painful experiences with a measure of objectivity, use your feelings to take you to god, and experience true peace in the midst of failure and trials.
You accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of god, which is at work in you believers. But there is not one book that people turn to for the. Jul 26, 2014 taking god at his word by kevin deyoung description. I decided to take a look, book by book, selecting a representative passage from each to highlight many of the things god s word says about god s words. Why the bible is knowable, necessary, and enough, and what that means for you and me by kevin deyoung at due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Quote when we embrace everything the bible says about itself, thenand only thenwill we believe what we should about the word of god, feel what we should feel, and do with the word of god what we.
Gods sovereignty over his word is a key theme in todays passage, which continues jeremiahs recounting of his own call to ministry. The bible says in several places not to add to his words. May the lord use take god at his word, this leadership guide, and your leadership to bless and expand his kingdom. For deyoung, reflecting on these characteristics is eminently. I decided to take a look, book by book, selecting a representative passage from each to highlight many of the things gods word says about gods words. Why the bible is knowable, necessary, and enough, and what that means for you and me by kevin deyoung discusseswell, exactly what the subtitle says it does, unpacking what the bible says about the bible.
May 07, 2018 what god says about his word is a deep, complex, and staggering thing. What god says about his word is a deep, complex, and staggering thing. He is calling them believers now precisely because they accepted his word as gods word. Four simple messages from gods word for every family in your church. Weaving messages of comfort, grace, and encouragement, this book is wonderful for anyone who.
Angry crowds couldnt push him off the brow of a hill. She told me that when she accepted christ as her savior she had felt so wonderful, so full of joy. He has authored a number of books, including heaven, how i got here and heaven, so near. His promises are certain, and we can always count on them. May 04, 2015 the bible is an incredible book of history and facts that proves that there is a god that created all things. We know that we are not saved by feeling, but by taking god at his word. Sep 26, 20 gods word produces faith in us, not one word of all the good promises that the lord had made to the house of israel had failed. But the bible is not simply a work of literature, a textbook, or a selfhelp book. A 2011 gallup survey reported, three in 10 americans interpret the bible literally, saying it is the actual word of god. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Written as a followup to take god at his word, this addresses further questions and concerns people may have after the first teaching. Taking god at his word posted on september 5, 2017 by barbara harper taking god at his word. Now she didnt feel that way and wanted to know why she had lost her salvation.
Packer, in the tradition of other classics such as basic christianity by john stott engages in a. Because the bible is gods own saving word, you have something helpful to share with others who hurt, who struggle, who stray, who find life confusing. The god who spoke to reveal himself and his ways promised a savior, a promise he fulfilled through jesus christ. What it means is that one is not to add their own words to what god gave. Lets take jesus as our model of what this kind of life looks like. The bible is an incredible book of history and facts that proves that there is a god that created all things. And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, god will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. As we submit our lives to christ in repentance and faith for salvation, we also submit to the authority of god s word. Why the bible is knowable, necessary, and enough, and what that means for you and me paperback edition. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Taking god at his word by kevin deyoung description. Jan 07, 2012 there is another word for this reception in verse. Kevin deyoung serves this end well in taking god at his word. The bible was written for us to know god and for us to respond in truth and spirit.
The idea of simply taking god at his word may seem elementary, but it is the crux of our daily walk with him. The bible stands at the heart of the christian faith, but p. What happens when we take god at his word john bevere. God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book. Why the bible is knowable, necessary, and enough, and what that means for you and me. What it looks like to take god at his word unlocking the bible. Most important of all, the bible is the word of god. Where is god asking you to simply take him at his word. If anyone takes away any words from this book of prophecy, god will take away his portion of the tree of life and the holy.
It is living, the bible cuts to the heart and encourages the heart. Most churches begin with this book because it is the foundation of the stewardship system. And each book of the written word testifies to the wonder of his revelation. Taking god at his word can only start with being in the word. Ney baileys book is a refreshing reminder of the necessity to learn and practice taking god at his word. Our church experienced a great spiritual growth that has affected virtually every area of our church life, including finances, through the use of take god at his word. You are about to lead your congregation into an experience with him, his providence, and his generous provision. That is similar to what gallup has measured over the last two decades, but down from the 1970s and 1980s. Its the best book im aware of on the doctrine of scripture that virtually any church member can read. The lord watches over his word reformed bible studies. But when the storm came, the disciples heard the roar of the winds and forgot his word. May 15, 2018 what god says about his word is a deep, complex, and staggering thing. There are some things that one can wonder about, others that one can question. However, what you dont get is this if you fail to follow the instructions, you sometimes make things harder than.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Taking god at his word sermon by dieuner joseph, 1 john 5. The great friend of the christian is the joy of belief and the joy of obedience. The goal of taking god at his word is that we would learn to love this psalm because it gives voice to the song in my soul p. It clarifies the foundation for all practical ministry. The bible as our spiritual food bibles for america weekly blog. Each one is a specific book that was complete that man was not to add or subtract from. The full title of kevin deyoungs newest book is taking god at his word. Learn how we can know, trust and love the bible, gods clear and sufficient word. After each main meal i would get away by myself, open my bible, bow my head and say, god, your word tells me that these words of yours will be health to all my flesh. It extends and develops those principles to increase faith and build giving.
This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. God gave us his word, the bible, not to be our textbook, but to be our food. Church leaders will glean truths in how to teach their congregations to trust god with their finances. He begins with psalm 119, the longest chapter in the bible, an acrostic love song about gods word in language that would seem excessively emotional. I so appreciated her candid, conversational way of writing this book. Gods word is enough sufficiency, gods word is clear clarity, gods word is final authority, and gods word is necessary necessity.
A 49% plurality of americans say the bible is the inspired word of god. The simplicity of relying on god and taking him at his word is why you can expect him to provide exactly as he promised. As we submit our lives to christ in repentance and faith for salvation, we also submit to the authority of gods word. What the word of god says about the word of god, book by.