THE SEVEN THE SEVEN EDITIONS OFEDITIONS OFGOD’S WORDGOD’S WORD

Romans 2:6-10Romans 2:6-10

God “will give to each person according to what he God “will give to each person according to what he has done.” To those who by persistence in has done.” To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. There will be evil, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and distress for every human being who trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; but glory, honor and peace for everyone who but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For God does not show favortism.For God does not show favortism.

Romans 2:12-13Romans 2:12-13

All who sin apart from the law will also perish All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. For it is the law will be judged by the law. For it is not those who hear the law who are not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared obey the law who will be declared righteous.righteous.

Romans 2:14-16Romans 2:14-16

(Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.) now accusing, now even defending them.) This will take place on the day when God This will take place on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Jesus will judge men’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.Christ, as my gospel declares.

God’s WordGod’s Word

- His revelation -- His revelation -

was written at leastwas written at least

7 different ways!7 different ways!

I. It was Written in Nature.I. It was Written in Nature.Psalm 19:1 - The heavens declare the glory of Psalm 19:1 - The heavens declare the glory of

God; the skies proclaim the work of his God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.hands.

A. Nature shows God’s absolute A. Nature shows God’s absolute majestymajesty..

I. It was Written in Nature.I. It was Written in Nature.

A. Nature shows God’s absolute A. Nature shows God’s absolute majestymajesty..

B. The B. The universeuniverse is so big we can’t is so big we can’t even imagine it.even imagine it.

I. It was Written in Nature.I. It was Written in Nature.

A. Nature shows God’s absolute A. Nature shows God’s absolute majestymajesty..

B. The B. The universeuniverse is so big we can’t is so big we can’t even imagine it.even imagine it.

C. God is C. God is biggerbigger than His universe. than His universe.

I. It was Written in Nature.I. It was Written in Nature.

I. It was Written in Nature.I. It was Written in Nature.

II. It was Written in Conscience.II. It was Written in Conscience.Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law,

do by nature things required by the law, they do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, not have the law, since they show that the since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their requirements of the law are written on their hearts, hearts, their consciences also bearing their consciences also bearing witnesswitness, and their thoughts now accusing, , and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them. - v14-15now even defending them. - v14-15

A. God is just - but He is also A. God is just - but He is also fairfair..

II. It was Written in Conscience.II. It was Written in Conscience.

B. What does God plant in B. What does God plant in everyone’s conscience?everyone’s conscience?

II. It was Written in Conscience.II. It was Written in Conscience.

I. It was Written in Nature.I. It was Written in Nature.

II. It was Written in Conscience.II. It was Written in Conscience.

III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.Exodus 24:12 Exodus 24:12 - - The LORD said to Moses, The LORD said to Moses,

“Come up to me on the mountain and stay “Come up to me on the mountain and stay here, and I will give you the tablets of here, and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commands I have stone, with the law and commands I have written for their instruction.”written for their instruction.”

A. What was the first written word A. What was the first written word of God?of God?

III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.

B. What was written on the tablets?B. What was written on the tablets?

III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.

C. What was the result?C. What was the result?

III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.

C. What was the result?C. What was the result?

1. Salvation - if kept perfectly!1. Salvation - if kept perfectly!

But -But -

III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.

C. What was the result?C. What was the result?

1. Salvation - if kept perfectly!1. Salvation - if kept perfectly!

But -But -

Nobody ever did, except Lord Jesus!Nobody ever did, except Lord Jesus!Hebrews 4:15 - For we do not have a high priest Hebrews 4:15 - For we do not have a high priest

who is unable to sympathize with our who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one weaknesses, but we have one who has been who has been temptedtempted in every way, just as we are — in every way, just as we are — yet yet was without sinwas without sin..

III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.

C. What was the result?C. What was the result?

1. Salvation - if kept perfectly!1. Salvation - if kept perfectly!

But -But -

Nobody ever did, except Lord Jesus!Nobody ever did, except Lord Jesus!Romans 3:23 - . . . all have sinned and fall short Romans 3:23 - . . . all have sinned and fall short

of the glory of God.of the glory of God.

III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.

I. It was Written in Nature.I. It was Written in Nature.

II. It was Written in Conscience.II. It was Written in Conscience.

III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.the Living Word.

John 1:1 & 14 - In the beginning was the Word, John 1:1 & 14 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and and the Word was with God, and the Word the Word was Godwas God . . . . . . The Word became flesh and The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among usmade his dwelling among us. We have seen . We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.truth.

1. 1. WordWord = the verbal expression = the verbal expression of an idea.of an idea.

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.Word.

John 1:1 & 14 - In the beginning was the Word, John 1:1 & 14 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and and the Word was with God, and the Word the Word was Godwas God . . . . . . The Word became flesh and The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among usmade his dwelling among us. We have seen . We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.truth.

2. Jesus is the expression of the 2. Jesus is the expression of the Father like Father like a word is the a word is the

expression of a thoughtexpression of a thought..

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.Word.

Hebrews 1:1-4 - In the past God spoke to our Hebrews 1:1-4 - In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, times and in various ways, but in these last but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. he made the universe. The Son is the radiance The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of of God’s glory and the exact representation of his beinghis being, sustaining all things by his powerful , sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Majesty in heaven. So he became as much So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.inherited is superior to theirs.

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.Word.

1. Jesus is God in the 1. Jesus is God in the fleshflesh..John 14:6 - Jesus answered, “I am the way and John 14:6 - Jesus answered, “I am the way and

the truth and the life. No one comes to the the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.Father except through me.

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.Word.

1. Jesus is God in the 1. Jesus is God in the fleshflesh..

2. He lived the life God designed 2. He lived the life God designed for you to live - for you to live - perfectlyperfectly!!

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.Word.

1. Jesus is God in the 1. Jesus is God in the fleshflesh..

2. He lived the life God designed 2. He lived the life God designed for you to live - for you to live - perfectlyperfectly!!

3. Jesus was the 3. Jesus was the LivingLiving WordWord..

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.Word.

1. Jesus is God in the 1. Jesus is God in the fleshflesh..

2. He lived the life God designed 2. He lived the life God designed for you to live - for you to live - perfectlyperfectly!!

3. Jesus was the 3. Jesus was the LivingLiving WordWord..

4. What happened when He went 4. What happened when He went to the cross?to the cross?

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.Word.

5. What are you demonstrating 5. What are you demonstrating when you surrender your life to when you surrender your life to Him?Him?

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.Word.

5. What are you demonstrating 5. What are you demonstrating when you surrender your life to when you surrender your life to Him?Him?

6. What’s the motivation for 6. What’s the motivation for living a life pleasing to Him?living a life pleasing to Him?

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.Word.

I. It was Written in Nature.I. It was Written in Nature.

II. It was Written in Conscience.II. It was Written in Conscience.

III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.the Living Word.

V. It is Written in the Bible.V. It is Written in the Bible.

Romans 15:4 - For everything that was written Romans 15:4 - For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.of the Scriptures we might have hope.

V. It is Written in the Bible.V. It is Written in the Bible.

Romans 15:4 - For everything that was written Romans 15:4 - For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

V. It is Written in the Bible.V. It is Written in the Bible.

Romans 15:4 - For everything that was written Romans 15:4 - For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

A. What’s the purpose of the Bible?A. What’s the purpose of the Bible?

V. It is Written in the Bible.V. It is Written in the Bible.

Romans 15:4 - For everything that was written Romans 15:4 - For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

B. What will it do for you?B. What will it do for you?

V. It is Written in the Bible.V. It is Written in the Bible.

I. It was Written in Nature.I. It was Written in Nature.

II. It was Written in Conscience.II. It was Written in Conscience.

III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.the Living Word.

V. It is Written in the Bible.V. It is Written in the Bible.

VI. It is Written on Your Heart.VI. It is Written on Your Heart.

Hebrews 8:10 - This is the covenant I will make Hebrews 8:10 - This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, with the house of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and minds and write them on their heartswrite them on their hearts. I will . I will be their God, and they will be my people.be their God, and they will be my people.

VI. It is Written on Your Heart.VI. It is Written on Your Heart.

A. How does it get written on your A. How does it get written on your heart?heart?

VI. It is Written on Your Heart.VI. It is Written on Your Heart.

B. The 4 Step Process:B. The 4 Step Process:

VI. It is Written on Your Heart.VI. It is Written on Your Heart.

B. The 4 Step Process:B. The 4 Step Process:

1. 1. ReadRead the word regularly. the word regularly.

VI. It is Written on Your Heart.VI. It is Written on Your Heart.

B. The 4 Step Process:B. The 4 Step Process:

1. 1. ReadRead the word regularly. the word regularly.

2. 2. StudyStudy what the word is saying. what the word is saying.

VI. It is Written on Your Heart.VI. It is Written on Your Heart.

B. The 4 Step Process:B. The 4 Step Process:

1. 1. ReadRead the word regularly. the word regularly.

2. 2. StudyStudy what the word is saying. what the word is saying.

3. 3. MemorizeMemorize meaningful portions. meaningful portions.

VI. It is Written on Your Heart.VI. It is Written on Your Heart.

B. The 4 Step Process:B. The 4 Step Process:

1. 1. ReadRead the word regularly. the word regularly.

2. 2. StudyStudy what the word is saying. what the word is saying.

3. 3. MemorizeMemorize meaningful portions. meaningful portions.

4. 4. MeditateMeditate until it becomes a until it becomes a part of your heart!part of your heart!

VI. It is Written on Your Heart.VI. It is Written on Your Heart.

I. It was Written in Nature.I. It was Written in Nature.

II. It was Written in Conscience.II. It was Written in Conscience.

III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.III. It was Written on Tablets of Stone.

IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - IV. It was Written into the Lord Jesus - the Living Word.the Living Word.

V. It is Written in the Bible.V. It is Written in the Bible.

VI. It is Written on Your Heart.VI. It is Written on Your Heart.

VII. It is Written into You & Me.VII. It is Written into You & Me.

II Corinthians 3:2-3 - You yourselves are our II Corinthians 3:2-3 - You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. read by everybody. You show that you are a You show that you are a letter from Christletter from Christ, the result of our ministry, , the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.tablets of human hearts.

VII. It is Written into You & Me.VII. It is Written into You & Me.

A. The A. The transformedtransformed life is the best life is the best witness.witness.

Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will. perfect will.

VII. It is Written into You & Me.VII. It is Written into You & Me.

B. How do you show off the power B. How do you show off the power of God’s life in practical ways?of God’s life in practical ways?

James 1:22 - Do not merely listen to the word, James 1:22 - Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. and so deceive yourselves. Do what it saysDo what it says..

VII. It is Written into You & Me.VII. It is Written into You & Me.

James 2:14-18 - What good is it, my brothers, if James 2:14-18 - What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? good is it? In the same way, In the same way, faith by itself, if faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is deadit is not accompanied by action, is dead. . But But someone will say, “You have faith; I have someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and and I will show you my faith by what I doI will show you my faith by what I do..

VII. It is Written into You & Me.VII. It is Written into You & Me.

God loves you so much He was God loves you so much He was willing to reveal Himself to you in willing to reveal Himself to you in

so many ways!so many ways!

Reveal what He has shown to you to Reveal what He has shown to you to everyone that you know!everyone that you know!