Apprehending New Life in Christ

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“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth: (2 Tim 2:15), “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word” (Psa 119:9), “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psa 119:105), “Give me understanding according to your word” (Psa 119:169), Jesus said, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word” (Jn 14:23), We are cleansed “by the washing of water with the word” (Eph 5:26), “If you continue in the word, you will know the truth and the truth will make you free” (Jn 831:32). Obviously, these are only a few of the many verses that remind us of the importance of God’s Word. Unless we know and appropriate the truth, we will remain in bondage to sin and be unable to walk in the freedom that is ours in Christ. In his letter to the Galatians Paul said, “It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” In his letter to Timothy he also said, “you however continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of” (2 Tim 3:14), doubtless a reference to his instruction from Paul and his instruction in the Word of God. Paul said that Timothy had known these things since childhood. He continues by saying, “All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3;16, 17). Observe the practicality of the Word; it teaches, chastens, counsels, comforts, encourages, admonishes,