The Influence and Impact of the Scriptures : Part One by Dr. Rod Mattoon

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2 Timothy 3:15-17 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 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, throughly furnished unto all good works. In PART ONE OF this series of messages, we address the issue of the influence of the Scriptures in your life. We stress the importance of instructing your children in the Scriptures, even reading to them while they are still in the womb. The Scriptures also provide intelligence about God's salvation. Many Christians miss out on the wonderful blessings found in the Word of God because they don’t open the doors and spend time reading what is within the Bible. The Scriptures are not just a place where we drop in and visit from time to time. The Scriptures are to be lived in, to be dwelled in as if they were our very home. Remember that you cannot really "live in" something until you are willing to go through the door! * Open the doors of the Scriptures and you will find the fresh flowers of the Rose of Sharon and the Lily of Valley, Jesus Christ. * Open the doors and you will find the candy of the sweet counsel of God. David said, “How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth” (Psalm 119:103). * Open the doors and you will find His basket filled with blessings that will encourage, enthuse, excite, enlighten, and energize you heart, mind, and soul to live for Christ each day. Open the door to Jesus and His Word! * Revelation 3:20- Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. This message was preached on Sunday night, April 13, 2025, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.

Topics

• Leadership
• Bible Study