The Equipping Ministry, Student Workbook, SW15

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T H E E Q U I P P I N G M I N I S T R Y

2. Matt. 4.20-22

3. Acts 20.24

B. Conviction that the Scriptures are the eternal Word of God worthy to be proclaimed

1. They are breathed out by God, 2 Tim. 3.16-17.

2. They never return void in the purpose where they are sent, Isa. 55.8-11.

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3. God’s Word cannot be violated or broken, Ps. 89.34, (cf. John 10.35, “Scripture cannot be broken”).

C. A command of the message and meat of Scripture

1. Determines to master the Word and obey it, Ezra 7.10

2. Studies as a workman, 2 Tim. 2.15

3. Seeks the Word of God as a priceless treasure, Matt. 13.45-46, (cf. Prov. 2.1-9)

4. Exercises his spiritual muscles in obedience to Scripture, Heb. 5.11-14