Talk

The Voice of Certainty

Brad Jones
December 21, 2021

Brad Jones reminds us of the importance of being in the infallible Word of God and trusting it above all else as we continue in our collection, CERTAINTY.

Key Takeaway

With all the voices and options competing for our attention, it's hard to land on who is saying the true and right thing. The Word of God is both of those and is the only voice that you can trust as certain.

We walk through life with so many inputs, voices, and opinions.

The Word of God is the voice of certainty. It's amazing that we have an entire book of God speaking to us. He reveals to us His heart and His character and has made a way for us to have a relationship with Him. See Hebrews 1:1-3

2 Timothy 3:15-17, His word will make you wise. It's God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training so that we will be well-equipped through His Word to complete every good work He has for us.

Psalm 19:7-9:

  1.  The Word is refreshing. (verse 7)

  2. The statutes are trustworthy. It's a plumb line.

    • We are finite and not trustworthy; God knows everything, and He is the Authority and standard.

    • How is the Bible trustworthy?

    • Internal Consistency

    • 66 books

    • over 40 authors

    • written over 1500 yrs

    • Same God, same plan for Creation, same problem of sin, same plan of salvation, same hope, same future

    • Historical Accuracy

    • 1,000's of reliable manuscripts

    • fulfilled prophecy, over 300 have already come to pass

    • eyewitnesses

  3. God's Word brings joy to our hearts. (verse 8)

  4. God's Word will light the darkness. (verse 8)

  5. God's Word will endure forever. (verse 9)

Practical Steps

  1. Read the Word

  2. Meditate and Memorize the Word. See Psalm 1:1-3

  3. Teach the Word

  4. Help people to get the Word

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"Build your life on the Rock: what's steady, what will endure, what will not fade, what will not falter."
”
Brad Jones

Discussion Questions

  1. Who is the loudest voice in your life right now?
  2. Considering God is God, and we are finite humans, why is the Bible so amazing? What does it convey to us about God's love?
  3. How did God speak before Jesus came? How does he speak to us now? See Hebrews 1:1-3.
  4. Read 2 Timothy 3:15-17. What is God's Word useful for? How can that be applied in everyday life?
  5. What is a scripture that refreshes your soul?
  6. What evidence that we have that the Bible is trustworthy?
  7. What does Psalm 1:7-9 say about God's Word?
  8. Overall, what are you building your life on? Will it last?
  9. Read Psalm 1:1-3. How is being rooted in God's Word reflected in your life?
  10. Which practical step listed above could you take this week?

Scripture References

4When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon,
“Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
5Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
7The law of the
Lord
is perfect,

refreshing the soul.

The statutes of the

Lord
are trustworthy,

making wise the simple.

8The precepts of the
Lord
are right,

giving joy to the heart.

The commands of the

Lord
are radiant,

giving light to the eyes.

9The fear of the
Lord
is pure,

enduring forever.

The decrees of the

Lord
are firm,

and all of them are righteous.

14But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it,
15and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
17so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Brad Jones
Brad Jones
Passion City Church Atlanta is pastored by Brad Jones. Together, he and his wife Brittany have been a part of the Passion Movement for over a decade helping carry the heartbeat of Passion Conference and Passion City Church. They live in Atlanta with their two children, Caleb and Addy.