The Uses of God's Word

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 New International Version

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” New Living Translation

            When an athlete trains for an event he pours all his concentrated efforts into making himself as proficient and efficient as possible regarding the event he is participating in. It’s really no different with a Christian and his walk with Christ, but we seem to think we’ll become proficient by osmosis. It simply doesn’t work that way.

                  To train is “to make proficient with specialized instruction and practice”. The word ‘equip’ used in verse 17 is being used as a military term. Soldiers are strategically equipped with every tool they will need to be successful in their mission. This is one of the many purposes of the Bible. To equip us … because whether we realize it or not, we are in a battle with dark forces. If we languish in a sea of indifference, we will be NO threat to the enemy, but when we rise up, don our spiritual armor and prepare to do battle, the devil flees. He’s already a defeated foe. He knows that and that’s why he’s desperately trying to drag as many souls to hell with him as possible. Sadly, man is making it incredibly easy for him as they live out their lives in opposition to God. 

                  Rise up O warrior of God and prepare yourself for while the victory is ours, the enemy will not go down without a fight. The future appears grim, however, the light at the end of the tunnel is not an oncoming train but rather the triumphant return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The enemy shall be vanquished, and heaven shall be our reward. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries