The fourfold profitability of inspiration in doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16) communicates to the mind of man, enabling him to be spiritually complete, “thoroughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:17, KJV). All the principles by which God relates to man necessitates the mind being taught, instructed, and trained by divine revelation.
Grace teaches (Titus 2:11-12). The teaching of grace is validated by blood. The instruction of grace in the Old Testament was ratified by the blood of animals (Hebrews 9:18-22). The tutoring of grace in the New Testament has been authenticated by the blood of Christ (Matthew 26:28). Genesis 3:6 closed the door to fellowship and communion with God. Genesis 3:15 opened the door with grace and faith reaching for the cross.
Faith accesses grace and appropriates its provisions in Christ and the cross. Saving faith is dependent for its very existence on divine revelation. Faith needs instruction. Only the Word of God can provide the instruction that produces faith that pleases God and leads to heaven. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and the hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17, KJV). Biblical faith is an act of the mind that has been taught and trained by divine revelation.
-Special thanks to Frank Chesser, longtime and respected gospel preacher for this series.
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