Hope in the Word of God

The Word of God gives us knowledge of God.

We learn of God.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:2 Timothy 3:16

We learn of Jesus.

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.John 5:39

The Spirit uses the Word of God to help us know Jesus more.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.John 16:13-15

We must learn of God through the Word, but we must know him through experience.

Knowing Jesus is a lifelong journey.

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.2 Peter 3:18

It’s one thing to know facts about God, it’s another to be completely dependent upon Him.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.Hebrews 11:6

God has given us His Word to save us.

The Gospel is the only hope we have for salvation.

If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;Colossians 1:23

Knowing we are saved gives us peace.

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.1 John 5:13

God has given us His Word to sanctify us. (v.8)

The Word instructs us to set ourselves apart through holy living.

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.John 17:17

The Word points us to repentance and the grace of God when we sin.

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.Psalm 119:9

The Word changes us to be more like Jesus.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.Romans 12:2

God has given us His Word to sustain us. (v.4)

Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.1 Peter 1:21-25

Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments. Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.Psalm 119:129-133

You cannot know Jesus without the Word.

You cannot truly know without fully trusting Him.

You will know Jesus most on the darkest days of your life.