Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-04-26
Lesson for April %
THE HOLY SCRIPTURES

LESSON TEXT-n Timothy S:1G-
II; Psalm 1s:7-14.
GOLDEN TEXT-O how love ]
thy law! 1t In my meditation all
the day. Psalm 1887.
PRIMARY ToPIC-ThO Book God
Gave Us.
JUNIOR ToPIc-Ths Book God
Gave Us.
INTERMEDIATES AND SENIOR
ToPIC-How to Use the Bible.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT
ToPIC-Inspiration and Authority
OF the Bible.
!. The Origin or Source Oh Tim.
S:16).
They are inspired Of God, which
literally means "God-breathed." Pc
ter says "Holy men spake from God,
being moved by the Holy Ghost" III
Pet. 1:21). When Paul declares the
Scriptures to be God-breathed, he
means that the utterances resulted
from Gods breath In mems mouths.
Because they are God-breathed they
are the veritable words Of God. The
holy Scriptures not only contain the
words Of God, but they are In verify
the message of God to men.
II. The Value Of the Scriptures
(H Tim. S:1417).
i. Able to make wise unto saliva
ton ". 15). Salvation is alone In
Christ. 1t Is obtained through faith
In his finished work on the cross.
2. Disciplines the life wv. 10, I'D.
It In profitable for doctrine, which
Is the divine standard Of conduct.
In the Holy Bible alone Is to be
found this standard of life. Not only
Is 1t the standard Of life, but Of all
thought. Then, too, it reproves, that
Is, c0nfutes error. The way to deal
with error Is not denunciation, but
the positive presentation Of the re-
yealing truth. It also corrects, that
Is, set straight many Of the dislo-
cations Of personal and social con-
duct. The Word of God Is the
standard Of measurement which
sets straight the lives Of mortal be-
ings. Further, 1t instructs In right
eousness and thoroughly equips the
minister for Christian service. The
mastery Of Gods holy Word Is the
indispensable equipment for Chris
tian service. One who lacks this
knowledge Of the holy Scriptures
Is utterly unfit for the Christian
ministry, no matter how well trained
he may be In other things.
III. The Nature and Effect Of
Gods Law FPS. 19:7-11).
/. 1t Is perfect. 1t is without a
flaw. It converts and restores the
soul: 1t turns man back to God
himself to lead a life of holiness.
1t not only converts sinners, but re-
stores the saints to divine fellow
ship.
2. It Is sure. 1t Is absolute
ly dependable. Mans reasonings
change, but Gods Word endures
forever. God cannot lie. 1t makes
wise the simple. Common men and
women as to natural gifts become
wise even In the rightful things Of
the world, because of their mastery
Of the Word Of God.
8. It is right. The precepts and
judgments of the Lord are express
slons of absolute Righteousness be-
cause they proceed from the right
eous God and are, therefore, inner
emily right.
4. 1t Is pure. There is no admir-
ture Of error. There Is no COM
promise with that which Is untrue.
Because of this, 1t enlightens the
eye. All that mars the spiritual
vision Is taken away. Conduct for
the Christian is clearly defined.
8. 1t Is clean. This Is seen In
the effects of the Word Of God
upon the life. The individual who
Is sanctified by 1t Is clean within
and without.
9. 1t is true and righteous. The
decisions Of Gods Word are true
without exception. The judgments
Of Gods Word are unimpeachable.
Because Of these qualities, Gods
Word Is more to be desired than the
choicest Of gold. Obedience thereto
brings great reward.
w. The Prayer Of the Believer
Cps. 19:12-14).
The life brought face to face with
Gods Word Is seen as sinful. The
soul cries out for