Comments on: Master and be Mastered by God’s Word http://www.gregstier.org/rants/why-we-should-master-the-bible-first/ Rantings of a Jesus-loving, raving lunatic Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:17:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Luke http://www.gregstier.org/rants/why-we-should-master-the-bible-first/comment-page-1/#comment-110913 Luke Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:31:11 +0000 http://www.gregstier.org/rants/why-we-should-master-the-bible-first#comment-110913 Thanks for the encouragement Greg! Recently I've been in Mark studddying and sometimes it's difficult to give it the attention my time there needs because it's very familiar to me and sometimes I get into the thinking that "oh I've read all this before, nothing new here" but that's a major underestimation of God's Word, which is living. As I read through even the most familiar passages hit me in new ways, It's very humbling. Thanks for the post Greg! -Luke Thanks for the encouragement Greg! Recently I’ve been in Mark studddying and sometimes it’s difficult to give it the attention my time there needs because it’s very familiar to me and sometimes I get into the thinking that “oh I’ve read all this before, nothing new here” but that’s a major underestimation of God’s Word, which is living. As I read through even the most familiar passages hit me in new ways, It’s very humbling.

Thanks for the post Greg!

-Luke

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.gregstier.org/rants/why-we-should-master-the-bible-first/comment-page-1/#comment-107053 Cheryl Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:22:38 +0000 http://www.gregstier.org/rants/why-we-should-master-the-bible-first#comment-107053 Greg, Praise God!!! It is with great joy each & every time I read your blog to be blessed with such truth.. May God continue to use you in a GREAT & MIGHTY way to further the Kingdom of Heaven.. Greg,

Praise God!!! It is with great joy each & every time I read your blog to be blessed with such truth.. May God continue to use you in a GREAT & MIGHTY way to further the Kingdom of Heaven..

]]> By: Greg Johnson http://www.gregstier.org/rants/why-we-should-master-the-bible-first/comment-page-1/#comment-106734 Greg Johnson Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:27:41 +0000 http://www.gregstier.org/rants/why-we-should-master-the-bible-first#comment-106734 Amen! Amen!

]]> By: lane http://www.gregstier.org/rants/why-we-should-master-the-bible-first/comment-page-1/#comment-106732 lane Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:33:46 +0000 http://www.gregstier.org/rants/why-we-should-master-the-bible-first#comment-106732 Awesome post Greg- thanks it reminds me of the amazing preface to the Gideon Bible: THE BIBLE contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christian’s charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. CHRIST is its grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened at the judgment, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents. Awesome post Greg- thanks

it reminds me of the amazing preface to the Gideon Bible:

THE BIBLE contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christian’s charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. CHRIST is its grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened at the judgment, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.

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