num_pages: 112
description: The final authority for the Christian Faith is the Bible, the Word of God. All belief and behaviour is to be tested against this touchstone. To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no light in them (Isaiah 8:20). The 'laissez faire' - that is, 'anything goes' attitude of the world is thus not an option for the Christian. Christians are exhorted to be not conformed to this world but... transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect will of God (Romans 12:2). Anything which is condemned by the Word of God is to be utterly rejected, and everything which is commended and commanded by the Word of God is to be received and obeyed. criterion and standard though do we test everything? By what God says in His Word. light of God's infallible Word. Sadly, these are often weighed in the balances, and... found wanting (Daniel 5:27). This being so, is the situation hopeless? The answer is a resounding 'No!'. For the same Scripture ... given by inspiration of God which is profitable for doctrine and reproof is also profitable for correction and for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be perfect... (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). In other words, the same Bible which teaches us God's way also teaches us where we have strayed from God's way and how we can return to God's way and stay and progress on God's way until we need the Bible no more, that is, until we reach heaven itself, eternally saved by God's grace and in no further need of reproof, correction and instruction. has been well said: 'For best results, follow the Maker's instructions.' God, our Maker's way, as revealed in His Word, is the only way to true happiness, peace and eternal life. Only the Bible can make us truly wise, as only the Bible can impart the wisdom of God. understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold... Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her (Proverbs 3:13, 14, 17, 18).
language: English
title: Condemned, Condoned Or Confused?: The Contemporary World In The Light Of God's Word
titlecomplete: Condemned, Condoned Or Confused?: The Contemporary World In The Light Of God's Word
publisher: Twoedged Sword Pubns