table talk

why do we believe that the bible is for all believers?

the bible was written in such a way by god that all can know and understand what god requires of them and how to receive salvation.

How do we know all this? The Bible was written in such a way that all can know the truth of the Gospel through it. It is understandable, the truth is not hidden. There is no secret mystical meaning that only some can know, and there is no hidden code.

Do you read the Bible as if it were understandable or do you avoid reading it because you think you need someone else to tell you what God has put in His word?

Here we see God command the Israelites to teach the Scripture to their children at every opportunity. Assumed in that is the truth that even children can grasp the word of God. It may not be to the same degree as an adult does, but it is enough that they should be taught. Have you ever been surprised by a child’s grasp of the Bible? Share that story.

While the Bibles message of salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus alone is clear to understand it is often difficult to live in a way that shows that we believe we cannot earn salvation. What do you think is so difficult about relying on God’s grace alone for salvation? Why do you think we so often feel the need to add our own works?

While all are able to understand the Bibles central teaching about God’s plan of salvation there are still parts of the Bible that are difficult to understand?

What, in your own Scripture reading recently, have you found difficult to understand? Discuss this as a group/family and see if together you can work towards a clearer understanding.

If the Bibles message of salvation is clear so that all may understand through the Holy Spirit, how should this affect the way we engage in the work of making disciples?