The Word of God is one of the most important things that a Christian could have. It is the very words of the Almighty God transcribed by the pens of men. By these very words the worlds were spoken into existence and all things are held together by its power. it is the seed of truth that is planted in our hearts that produces faith unto salvation. It is a sword that is quick and powerful, dividing asunder of soul and spirit and a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. It is our sustenance and more precious to us than our daily bread. It is without error, 100% true, with kingly authority, relevant to all generations, unchanging, and enduring forever. Men have tried to discredit it, prove is false, burn it, and even threaten and kill those who distribute and read it, and it has continued to prove faithful and true to all generations.
But in our day the authority and integrity of the Word of God is under attack more then ever. Under the guise of Christianity and humility, the postmodern/ emergent church movement is undermining our confidence in the Word of God as a solid foundation. These modern thinkers abandon the facts of the Bible and appeal to our humanity for an emotional response. Their basic premise is that the Word of God adapts and evolves to difference times, cultures, and users. They have come out with new translations and redefined the terms to create their own rendition of Christianity. One that does not require you to make drastic changes to your life and that does not offend the culture of today. Because they are changing and redefining the Word of God, the solid rock that we stand on and have confidence is being turned into jello-like foundation. They are compromising the integrity of Christianity, the Bible, the Gospel, and the very nature of God Himself under our very noses.
We must rise up and defend the Word of God at all costs. These men have crept in and, with no sense of reverence, sought to change God and His Word. It is time we said “ENOUGH!” You mess with the deity, authority, and integrity of the Word of God in text, and you are messing with the deity, authority, and integrity of the very person of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Word made flesh; they are one and the same. To attack one is to attack the other. We do not seek to define God on our own terms because God defines Himself. He is Righteous and Holy. He never lies and always keeps His promises. He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and in Him is no shadow of turning. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. This is our God! Whatever He says to do, we come under His authority obey Him. We are to study to show ourselves approved unto God, workmen that need not to be ashamed, so that we may rightly divide the word of truth with all reverence and holy fear. We must do all that is in our power and be ready lay down our lives, if need be, to uphold the integrity and authenticity of the Word of God.
Awesome!
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