Throughout the years, I have received comments from those around me about an issue that really needs clarification. In the Bible, the words actually spoken by Christ are, at times, placed on the level of supreme importance, outweighing all other parts of Scripture. (Note the “red-letter” editions of the Bible). Please keep in mind, because the Scriptures are ALL the inspired words of God… all of our other texts are, actually, of equally supreme importance for us all. We always need to be careful in thinking that, apart from the Words of Christ Himself, all other parts of Scripture are somehow inferior or of lesser importance.
I am not decreasing the importance of Christ’s words, I am simply explaining how all of God’s Word is of equally supreme importance to us all. This is why I never use a red-letter Bible, and I suggest strongly to those who are just beginning their Christian walk to refrain from using one as well. For me, seeing the red letter quotes of Christ sets them apart and emphasizes those passages and I have a tendency to degrade the other passages on the page. It is all just a psychological thing with me.
2Tim 3:16-17 (KJV) All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17) That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Thank you for letting me explain more fully my beliefs on an issue that pops up from time to time that troubles me and hinders the proper interpretation of Scriptures.. May the Lord bless you.
I can see your point!!…Diane
Lord bless you… Thank you for the comment.
Thank you, Pastor Rob, for encouraging to give an ear to all of His Word! God bless you!
May the Lord bless you Debbie… The entire Word is such a blessing to us all… just hoping none of us miss any of it’s importance.
thank you for clarifying. i used to have one of those bibles with the red writing when i was a youngster, but no longer. i have two bibles i use regularly, one for study and one easy to understand
Sounds good… I have about three I study from and a whole buch that I use infrequently. Lord bless you.
thank you!
Whoo hoo! Amen Brother Barkman! I agree 150% with all that you have said!
Thnks alot Lyn. Much appreciated… Lord bless you my friend.
Good point.
Thank you for the comments Bambi. Every now and then the issue of putting one part of Scripture above another and I just wasnted to explain my thoughts on it. Lord bless you.
I can’t agree more. Indeed, All Scripture is God’s Word and as somebody said “All Scripture is all about Jesus and according to Jesus.” Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Conmakhalira,
I really enjoyed your quote… thanks for sharing. It added much to the posting. Lord bless you.
AMEN!!! Thank you Rob! This is something I have seen a few times lately. The words of Paul – or of anyone in the Scriptures – carry no less weight or importance. *ALL* Scripture is from God Himself. (Of course, it has to be taken in context)
Angela,
You are so right about the context. It seems like this issue comes to the forefront every now an dthen. I remember even way back when I was teaching SS (in my teens and twenties) I had to say a bit about this subject. Thanks for your comments. May the Lord continue to bless you.
Pastor Rob, the phrase “Each word that proceedeth from the mouth of God” is ringing in my heart right now, thanks to this post! Thank you!
AMEN Granbee, that is a great thought… thanks for the comment. Lord bless you.