Your Bible, A Living Treasure, Part One

Dove of the Holy Spirit, by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1660

Adrian Rogers is one of my favorite teachers.  Though he is no longer with us, he is still winning souls.  As we approach Easter, I would like to study The Bible as a living treasure, by looking through the eyes of Adrian Rogers.  This man loved the Lord!  We have yet today much to learn from him! 

You can read the entire article, Your Bible, A Living Treasure, Part One, by Adrian Rogers at Bible Study Tools.

"Dr. Adrian Rogers, preacher/teacher of Love Worth Finding Ministries, had a zeal and love for Jesus that resonated in every message. His legacy continues to reach around this world, sharing the good news that Jesus Christ is the greatest Love worth finding. Although Dr. Adrian Rogers passed away on November 15, 2005, tributes continue to pour in testifying of his worldwide impact."


Following are quotes and bible verses from Part One:

"In this study of the Word of God, you will see some of the qualities of the Bible that can be said of no other book.

"If you do not love, know, understand, practice, and obey the Word of God, you cannot be a victorious Christian.

"I want you to learn how to study your Bible - how to make it burst aflame in your hand. Knowledge is power. That's true in any realm, business, athletics, or  theology, for knowledge of truth transforms. We need to be molded, motivated,  and managed by the Word of God.

"We must know the Word to have spiritual power. Yet for many the Bible remains a closed, mysterious book. They just don't understand it. There is no cheap, lazy, or magical way to understand the Bible, but it's not impossible. In fact, it's joyful and thrilling.

"Psalm  119, the longest psalm in the Bible, is entirely focused on the Word of God.  For your Bible to truly come alive, you must appreciate the qualities that set  it apart from all other books."

169 Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word.  
170 Let my supplication come before You; Deliver me according to Your word.  
171 Let my lips utter praise, For You teach me Your statutes.  
172 Let my tongue sing of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness.  
173 Let Your hand be ready to help me, For I have chosen Your precepts.  
174 I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight.  
175 Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your ordinances help me.  
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments.
Psalm 119:169-176

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The Bible is a Timeless Book

Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. 
Psalm 119:89

Of old I have known from Your testimonies That You have founded them forever. Resh. 
Psalm 119:152

The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting. Shin. 
Psalm 119:160

BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER." And this is the word which was preached to you. 
1 Peter 1:25

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The Bible is a Truthful Book

Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Your law is truth.
Psalm 119:142

You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth.
Psalm 119:151

The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting. Shin.
Psalm 119:160

Pilate said to Him, "What is truth?" And when he had said this, he  went out again to the Jews and said to them, " I find no guilt in Him.
John 18:38

"Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.
John 17:17

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;
2 Timothy 3:16

But He answered and said, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'"
Matthew 4:4

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Stay with us!  In Part Two, we will "discover how the Word of God pulsates with Life!"