THE WORD OF GOD -- AN AMAZING BOOK . . .

THE WORD OF GOD -- AN AMAZING BOOK . . .

"God is the creator and HIS WORD speaks to a lot more than just our
faith and practice. It speaks to EVERY essential discipline of society.
The statement, 'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth'
(Genesis 1:1) speaks directly to matters of theology and philosophy.
God's prohibitions to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil
(Genesis 2:9) is the starting point for ethics. The mention of animals
'according to their kind' (Genesis 1:21) recognizes the importance of
biology. The statement that 'man became a living being' (Genesis 2:7)
suggests our physical, psychological and spiritual nature. The command
to 'be fruitful and increase the number, fill the earth and subdue it'
(Genesis 1:28) speaks to matters of sociology and the relationship of
humans to the natural order. The statement, 'Whoever sheds the blood of
man by man shall his blood be shed' (Genesis 9:6) sets legal and
political precedents. God's gift of grain and fruit for food (Genesis
1:29) speaks to economic relationships. The statement, 'I will put
enmity between you and the woman (Genesis 3:15) foreshadows
misunderstandings that will occur between men and women through history.

God underlines the significance of all the above disciplines in the
ultimate revelation of Jesus Christ. In theology, Jesus is the fullness
of the Godhead (Colossians 2:9). In philosophy, Jesus is the Logos
(Word) of God (John 1:1). In ethics, Jesus is the true light (John 1:9).
In biology, Jesus took on the form of a man (Philippians 2:7), and
became our source for physical and spiritual life (see John 1:4). In
psychology, Jesus is the true and perfect man who saves and transforms
us (see Luke 1:46-47). In sociology, Jesus is our example for social
relationships (1 Peter 2:21). In law and politics, Jesus came to fulfill
the Law (Matthew 5:17) and is the Lord of lords and the King of kings
(Revelation 19:16). In economics, Jesus is the owner of all things (1
Corinthians 10:26). All things were created by Christ and for Christ
(Colossians 1:16). Finally, in history, Jesus is the Alpha and Omega --
the beginning and the end (Revelation 1:8).

All that from one book! What an amazing book -- but what an amazing GOD!
Celebrate and worship Him today.