Introduction
When walking out of a dark room into the sunshine, light can be blinding.
As our eyes become accustomed to the light, we can see more clearly
and enjoy the scenery that surrounds us. Likewise, when we look into
the light of the scriptures, the brightness of truth can sometimes hurt.
However, as our spiritual eyesight becomes adjusted we can enjoy "walking
in the light".
This Bible study is designed to allow us to "walk" into the
marvelous light of the Word of God. We will be journeying into the scriptures
by imagining we are back in the days of Jesus and the Apostles, listening
to them teach and preach the plan of salvation. In order to do this,
we will be careful to "rightly divide the word of the truth"
(2 Timothy 2:15) by concentrating on the highlights of the three main
divisions of the New Testament in chronological order, including:
1. THE GOSPELS - covering the words and works of Jesus Christ
2. THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - covering the actions and preaching of the Apostles
3. THE EPISTLES - covering the letters written by the Apostles to the churches they started in the Book of Acts
We believe the scriptures are divinely inspired and, "of no private interpretation"(2 Peter 1:20-21). Therefore, every effort has been made to present the pure Word of God without adding to, or taking away from its teachings (Deuteronomy 4:2 , Proverbs 30:5-6). It is not our intention to diminish any personal relationship you may have with our Lord. neither do we desire to convince you of our own personal ideas or the creeds of any denomination. We simply desire to share the truth as it is written. Only by claiming the Bible as our sole authority can any of us be confident of our salvation, for it is the Word of God and not the traditions of men that will judge us all in the end.
Let us read 2 Timothy 3:15-16 as we begin our journey into the Word of God.