Living a Successful Christian Life

Part 2 – The Primacy of Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Overview- The place of truth in Post Modern America

Review - Living a Successful Christian Life  Part 1 – The Principle of walking in the Spirit

Preview – From the mouths of godly men and women –

I.    2 Timothy 3:16 - The Personality of Scripture

A.    Scripture’s Origin 
B.    Scripture’s Comprehensiveness
C.    Scripture’s Authority

II.    2 Timothy 3:16-17a  - The Power of Scripture

A.    The Source of It’s Power – Heb 4:12
B.    The Scope of It’s Power – Romans 12:2
C.    The Strength (Impact) of Its Power

III.    2 Timothy 3:14-17- The Purpose of Scripture

A.    V16 - It Sets the Limits of Truth
B.    V17 – It Sets the Foundation of Ministry
C.    VV 14-15 – It Sets the Means of Spiritual Maturity

IV.    For Your Consideration

A.    The very nature of Scripture requires that believers treat it with primacy in their lives.     
B.    The awesome power of  Scripture demands that it hold a primary place in the believer’s relationship with God.
C.    The holy purpose of Scripture commands us tomake it the standard for faith and practice as individuals, families, and as a church.