- A fierce, loyal, unwavering, and wholehearted belief in
the absolute authority of the Word of God, found in the KJV Bible.
Psalms 12:6-7 “The words
of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth,
purified seven times.7 Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt
preserve them from this generation for ever.”
Psalms 119:89 “For ever,
O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.”
Proverbs 30:5-6 “Every word
of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.6 Add
thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.”
Deuteronomy 4:2 “Ye shall
not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from
it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I
command you.”
Revelation 22:18-19 “For I
testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If
any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that
are written in this book:19 And if any man shall take away from the words
of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of
life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this
book.”
2nd Timothy 3:16-17 “All
scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:17 That the man
of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”
2nd Peter 1:21 “For the prophecy
came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were
moved by the Holy Ghost.”
Malachi 3:6 “For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob
are not consumed.”
2nd Peter 1:20 “Knowing this
first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private
interpretation.”
John 1:1 “In the
beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:14 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld
his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and
truth.”
Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus
Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
- An absolute belief and faith in the complete sovereignty
of God over every single thing (and possible thing) for all eternity without possibility
of mistake, error, or loss.
Colossians 1:16 “For by him were all things
created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible,
whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things
were created by him, and for him:”
John 1:3 “All things were made by him; and
without him was not any thing made that was made.”
Proverbs 16:4 “The Lord hath made
all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.”
Revelation 4:11 “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to
receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for
thy pleasure they are and were created.”
Isaiah 46:9-10 “Remember the former things of
old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like
me,10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the
things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all
my pleasure:”
Psalms 115:3 “But our God is in the heavens:
he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”
Psalms 135:6 “Whatsoever
the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas,
and all deep places.”
Psalms 33:11 “The counsel of
the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all
generations.”
Proverbs 16:9 “A man's heart deviseth his
way: but the Lord directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 19:21 “There are many devices in a
man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.”
Daniel 4:35 “And all the inhabitants of the
earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of
heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or
say unto him, What doest thou?”
Lamentations 3:37-38 “Who is he that saith,
and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?38 Out of the mouth
of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?”
Amos 3:6 “Shall a trumpet be blown in the
city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and
the Lord hath not done it?”
1st Samuel 2:6-7 “The Lord killeth,
and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth
up.7 The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and
lifteth up.”
Proverbs 16:33 “The lot is cast into the lap;
but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.”
Ephesians 1:11 “In whom also we have obtained
an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh
all things after the counsel of his own will:”
Romans 9:18 “Therefore hath he mercy on whom
he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.”
- A continual internal and external reformation of my own
thoughts, ideas, behaviors and actions, in order to bring them into submission
and alignment with the Holy Scriptures as I learn of them and are brought under
conviction of them by the Holy Spirit and empowered by the Spirit through many
trials and petitions, to move into a life of holiness in accord with Gods will
and purpose.
Proverbs 3:5-7 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths.7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD,
and depart from evil.”
Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the
mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy,
acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.2 And be not conformed to
this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may
prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
2nd Peter 3:18 “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge
of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever.
Amen.”
2nd Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto
God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of
truth.”
John 8:31-32 “Then said Jesus to those Jews which
believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;32
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a
light unto my path.”
Psalm 119:11 “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I
might not sin against thee.”
- A continual defense of those truths learned in the
Scriptures, in an attempt to bring conviction and reformation and submission
(knowing that only the Holy Spirit can bring those to pass, but that God also
uses means to accomplish His purposes), to both the lost and to those within
the church who have gone in the ways of opposition to the teachings of the
Scripture.
1 Peter 3:15 “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and
be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the
hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”
Ephesians 5:11 “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful
works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
2nd Timothy 2:25 “In meekness instructing those that oppose
themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging
of the truth;”
Matthew 28:20 “Teaching them to observe all things
whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the
end of the world. Amen.”
2nd Timothy 4:2 “Preach the word; be instant in season, out
of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.”
- A defense of, and a proclamation of, the truths of the
Scriptures, in a public forum for several reasons: One, whatever is learned from God must of
necessity be passed onto others. Two, my
own struggle with sin, and the promise of God that if I commit my works to Him,
my thoughts will be established. Three,
a defense of God in the face of lies and errors taught about Him that detract
from His glory and preeminence and truth. Four, knowing
that faith comes by hearing the Word of God and that God uses His proclaimed
Word to convict, correct, rebuke, draw and save those who hear.
Matthew 10:27 “What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye
in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.”
Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that
they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 25:14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is as a man
travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto
them his goods.15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to
another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway
took his journey.16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded
with the same, and made them other five talents.17 And likewise he that had
received two, he also gained other two.18 But he that had received one went and
digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.19 After a long time the lord of
those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.20 And so he that had received
five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou
deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five
talents more.21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful
servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over
many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.22 He also that had received
two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold,
I have gained two other talents beside them.23 His lord said unto him, Well
done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I
will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.24
Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that
thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where
thou hast not strawed:25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the
earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.26 His lord answered and said unto
him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed
not, and gather where I have not strawed:27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put
my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine
own with usury.28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him
which hath ten talents.29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he
shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that
which he hath.30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness:
there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
Proverbs 16:3 “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy
thoughts shall be established.”
Isaiah 42:8 “I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory
will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.”
Romans 11:36 “For of him, and through him, and to him,
are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”
Revelation 4:11 “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive
glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure
they are and were created.”
Matthew 6:9-13 “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our
Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will
be done in earth, as it is in heaven.11 Give us this day our daily bread.12 And
forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.13 And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and
hearing by the word of God.”
1st Corinthians 1:21 “For after that in the wisdom of
God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of
preaching to save them that believe.”
1st Peter 1:23 “Being born again, not of corruptible
seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for
ever.”
