Take god at his word books

Sometimes our greatest challenge is to simply believe gods word over our existing conditions. Now you, too, can discover the secrets that will allow you to face painful experiences with a measure of objectivity, use your feelings to take you to god, and experience true peace in the midst of. He also showed me that he is completely incapable of breaking his promises. Every careless idle word that men shall speak, they shall render account for it in the day of judgement.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. There are some things that one can debate and others that one can challenge. Avoiding technical jargon, this winsome volume will encourage you to read and believe the bibleconfident that it truly is gods word. May 04, 2015 the purity of his words does not need anything added to it. Now, what was supposed to take 4 days has now taken 4 years and youre trying to understand why.

Why the bible is knowable, necessary, and enough, and what that means for you and me. God is limited to his word because he has limited himself to his word. But it was not until jacob took it in a prayerwrestling match with god that it really became his. With all this in mind, lets examine one of the most potent scriptures in the new testament. Winds will howl, your boat will be tossed, and you will have a choice.

Gods word has the power within it to bring itself to pass. Why the bible is knowable, necessary, and enough, and what that means for you and me by. Why the bible is knowable, necessary, and enough, and what that means for you and me by kevin deyoung discusseswell, exactly what the subtitle says it does, unpacking what the bible says about the bible. He laid hold of the promise of god through a night of prayer. Not only that, gods word teaches us to think his way which is the higher, better and smarter way isaiah 55. A bad habit that many believers have is that of taking gods word lightly. Kevin deyoung serves this end well in taking god at his word. All who receive gods abundant grace and are freely put. His promises are certain, and we can always count on them.

The psalmist so desired the word of god that he considered suffering to be a blessing in his life if it helped him become more obedient to gods commands vv. Supposing that god could not have meant exactly what he said, they have concluded that these things must be interpreted in a spiritual sense. And each book of the written word testifies to the wonder of his revelation. Using take god at his word because the focus is primarily on god and faith rather than money, this teaching offers a sense of liberation and empowerment. Everything that i command you, you shall be careful to do. Take god at his word its not about giving its about faith. Sharper than any your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Taking god at his word posted on september 5, 2017 by barbara harper taking god at his word. But when the storm came, the disciples heard the roar of the winds and forgot his word. The going beyond team before michone and i had so much to share.

Put on the full armor of god, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Why the bible is knowable, necessary, and enough, and what. I decided to take a look, book by book, selecting a representative passage from each to highlight many of the things gods word says about gods words. The bible does not need any new chapters or verses. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. That becomes possible when his word, his way of thinking, crowds out other thoughts and ideas. Four simple messages from god s word for every family in your church. Our goal in reading is to get to know god, to learn his ways, and to understand his purpose for this world and for us individually. Because the bible is gods own saving word, you have something helpful to share with others who hurt, who struggle, who stray, who find life confusing. Offering a trustworthy resource that avoids complex terminology, deyoungs taking god at his word. The goal of taking god at his word is that we would learn to love this psalm because it gives voice to the song in my soul p. The reason god is so adamant on this is because the entirety of your word is truth psalms 119. To dive deeper into this topic, check out my book relentless. Aimee byrd, author, theological fitness and no little women.

Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Taking god at his word kevin deyoung the good book company. We want to question god but in reality, it isnt him. Where is god asking you to simply take him at his word. Whites understanding of how her writings relate to. With his newest, taking god at his word, deyoung sets out to rebuild confidence in and love for the bible, the word of god, in a world that through various ways and means has sought to belittle and malign it. It clarifies the foundation for all practical ministry. The psalmist is constantly aware of his need for the word of god. I take god at his word and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Then you can pray in faith and receive what you need. God upholds all things by the word of his power hebrew 1. Thats all the proof we could even need that god loves us and always keeps his. Since his book with ted kluck, why were not emergent, ive enjoyed basically everything hes written.

The bible stands at the heart of the christian faith, but p. This book will help you understand what the bible says about itself and the key characteristics that contribute to its lasting significance. Kevin deyoung convincingly teaches that god has adequately spoken to his people. Faith is not a feeling has taught hundreds of thousands of people how to choose to believe gods promises over their own personal feelings. The bible was written for us to know god and for us to respond in truth and spirit. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar. Jul 26, 2014 avoiding technical jargon, this winsome volume will encourage you to read and believe the bibleconfident that it truly is gods word.

He begins with psalm 119, the longest chapter in the bible, an acrostic love song about gods word in language that would. If we look at the context it saying every word of god. Ask god to seal his promises in your heart and empower you through his grace. The statement first implies acceptance of the bible as literally correct we know holy writ by capitalizing word, corresponding to the english usage in the gospel of john, then states that promises and conditions made in the biblical canon concerning salvation of the soul from hell, consequences of sin, etc.

These things i have written to you who believe in the name of the son of god, that you may know that you have eternal life. Most churches begin with this book because it is the foundation of the stewardship system. Many cults add their own books or commentaries to the bible. Four simple messages from gods word for every family in your church. Taking god at his word isnt a book that teaches a method for studying the bible. Actually there is nothing spiritual about failing to take god at his word, and seeking to explain away difficulties by. If you study the prayers of the bible, you begin to notice that the prayers god honors and answers are those that repeat his promises back to him. Taking god at his word sermon by dieuner joseph, 1 john 5. The great enemy of the christian is the sin of unbeliefthe sin of refusing to accept what god says and the sin of refusing to do what god says.

Taking god at his word is an accessible defense of the doctrine of scripture, from scripture, aiming to renew our trust and delight in gods word. Do he replied, blessed rather are those who hear the word of god the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our. Actually there is nothing spiritual about failing to take god at his word, and seeking to explain away difficulties by arbitrarily altering what he has plainly said. This light is to bring confused minds to his word, which, if eaten and digested, is as the lifeblood of the soul. However, when he discusses biblical texts, there is sometimes a blurring of the. Finally, be strong in the lord and in the strength of his might.

And today, im excited to share a past blog that i pray will encourage you during your current season of life. The purity of his words does not need anything added to it. So dont you want to be someone who takes god at his word. Lord, if i delight myself in you, will you give me the desires of my heart. Taking god at his word serves as a comprehensive and comprehensible introduction to a classic, orthodox doctrine of scripture for the average.

If we were to read the word of god exactly as it is, most of us would be dramatically different from what we are. The great friend of the christian is the joy of belief and the joy of obedience. Yet even when it has passed away, the word of god will not have proven untrue. A 2011 gallup survey reported, three in 10 americans interpret the bible literally, saying it is the actual word of god. Writing a book about the greatness and power of gods word should leave readers panting for gods truth revealed in scripture. May the lord use take god at his word, this leadership guide, and your leadership to bless and expand his kingdom. The bible is made up of 66 separate books, of which 27 were written after his arrival on earth. James macdonald dmin, phoenix seminary is the founder and senior pastor of harvest bible chapel, leading the church since its inception in 1988 with 18 people, to the present with seven campuses in chicagoland and,000 weekly attenders. The stewardship system is a tested series that has been used by thousands of churches with wonderful results. Gods promises over 50 encouraging bible verses and. Typically, throughout deyoungs volume, the phrase gods word refers to the sixtysix books of the protestant canon. A 49% plurality of americans say the bible is the inspired word of god, but that. Taking god at his word can only start with being in the word. The bible says in several places not to add to his words.

My point is, god has given us instructions and although we think we can navigate the road of life by ourselves, its harder when you try to do it alone. As for the question of gods sovereignty and whether god is limited to his word. His practical teaching of gods word is broadcast daily around the world on radio and tv through the program walk. Why the bible is knowable, necessary, and enough, and what that means for you and me crossway, 2014. May 07, 2018 what god says about his word is a deep, complex, and staggering thing. Ney baileys book is a refreshing reminder of the necessity to learn and practice taking god at his word. Kevin deyoungs new book taking god at his word now occupies a special place on this list. Gods word is filled with promises from our creator to provide and deliver.

But when your state of affairs is not favorable, it can always be changed. You are about to lead your congregation into an experience with him, his providence, and his generous provision. He has not given any additional light to take the place of his word. What i love about the word of god is that it is just as relevant today as it was last month, last year, or as far back as youd like to take it. There are some things that one can wonder about, others that one can question. Take god at his word kindle edition by hood, kregg. Dec 21, 2019 gods word has the power within it to bring itself to pass. You can see his word fulfilled in every area of your life. I try to consume a fairly steady diet of good books on the doctrine of scripture, at least one or two a year. Apr 07, 2014 since his book with ted kluck, why were not emergent, ive enjoyed basically everything hes written. When we read and pray his word we can have a living, active dialogue with him in our heart hebrews 4.

Taking god at his word christian books, bibles, gifts. What the word of god says about the word of god, book by. Jun 15, 2016 my point is, god has given us instructions and although we think we can navigate the road of life by ourselves, its harder when you try to do it alone. What god says about his word is a deep, complex, and staggering thing. There are many books that do roughly the same thing taking god at his word does, but they tend to do it on a technical or academic level.

As you read these bible verses about the promises of god, claim them over your life. In reading the bible, we learn about gods interactions with humanity throughout history, his plan of redemption, his promises, and his. For by your words you shall be justified and by your words you shall be condemned. However, this book took my understanding to a whole new level and now i get what god has been trying to tell me. Heed the promises of scripture or the noise of the storm. He died on the cross to take our sins away and rose again to destroy death. I so appreciated her candid, conversational way of writing this book. Why the bible is knowable, necessary, and enough, and what that means for you and me addresses tough questions about the reliability, authority, and readability of the bible to show that gods word is knowable, necessary, and sufficient. If we ask god if his promises in scripture apply to us, his response is going to always be, yes. The simplicity of relying on god and taking him at his word is why you can expect him to provide exactly as he promised. Your book seeks to answer such questions as, can we trust the bible completely, yet you begin by talking about the longest book in the bible, psalm 119. And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, god will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. Bible verses about the word of god for the word of god is alive and active.

What happens when we take god at his word john bevere. It is living, the bible cuts to the heart and encourages the heart. Apr 04, 20 go and read the story of jacob, for instance. The bible is the ultimate source for truth and god is faithful to fulfill all his promises. Deyoungs book is written for a very different audience and is meant to be entrylevel and readerfriendly. Learn how we can know, trust and love the bible, gods clear and sufficient word.

In every case jesus answered satan with it is written. Then good works will be seen as light shining in darkness. All you need is gods word because it is the holy word of. Church leaders will glean truths in how to teach their congregations to trust god with their finances. The first step toward applying gods word in our lives is reading it. Bible verses about gods promises important scripture quotes. Taking god at his word by kevin deyoung there isnt really a go to book on scripture. I decided to take a look, book by book, selecting a representative passage from each to highlight many of the things god s word says about god s words. The evangelical doctrine of scripture is constantly under attack from what can seem a.