What is God's Word? How do we view the Bible? We have been influenced by a modern view of history that posits such a great distance between the then of the Bible and the now of our lives. The Bible seems to have lost its meaning and relevance. It is as though the Bible has been suffocated by history, and its vitality for some has been vanquished.
Many have a large family Bible setting on a table which they consider as God's Word, but it has been relegated to the hallway of history, where it has joined the dated pictures of those who went before us, but whose voices are no longer heard.
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for
correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be
competent, equipped for every good work. " 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
The language of God "breathing out" His Word is noteworthy. It reminds us that God is a speaking God. He does not simply exist, nor is He the ultimate recluse who remains hidden; rather, He is the God who speaks. The Bible is replete with reflection on God speaking. It begins and ends that way, and is filled from cover to cover with God speaking to His people. Click on link below, to hear from Mr. Dee Bowman why we should be Listening to God's Word.