4. God Speaks By Illumination
God has spoken and he has communicated his Written Word to us. Firstly, by revelation when God spoke to the writers. Secondly, through inspiration as the writers were divinely guided by God, in the process of writing his message. However, to understand God’s revealed and inspired message, illumination is required. This is where God causes the Bible to be understood by both the human heart and the mind.
Why do we need illumination? Without illumination, the reader is blinded both by their own nature and by satan. Just as a light bulb needs power to give light, so the Bible needs somebody to provide the power! The person, who does this illuminating, is God the Holy Spirit. He was promised by Jesus to illuminate the Bible to the hearts and minds of all those people willing to listen, both Christian and non-Christian.
Take for example the event recorded for us in Acts 2. This is where the Holy Spirit uses God’s Word to illuminate sinners at Pentecost, where after hearing Peter preach, over three thousand people became Christians (Acts 2:41).
40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, ‘Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.’ 41 Those who accepted his message were baptised, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. (Acts 2:40-41)
Even as a Christian you need this illumination to help you understand God’s Word. The Holy Spirit will show amazing truths to you as you read the Bible regularly, and ask for his help in understanding it. God’s Living Word Jesus Christ is revealed as the Holy Spirit illuminates the Bible as God’s inspired written word. That way people’s lives are transformed and changed.
So, why not pray for his help whenever you read the Bible and ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate it to you?
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Psalm On Demand - Psalm 119
Christmas - Who is Jesus - 9. Messiah’s Invitation
Psalm On Demand - Psalm 48
Christmas - Who is Jesus - 8. Messiah’s Promise
Psalm On Demand - Psalm 7
Christmas - Who is He - 7. Messiah’s Leadership
Psalm On Demand - Psalm 136
Christmas - Who is Jesus - 6. Messiah’s Arrival
Psalm On Demand - Psalm 115
Christmas - Who is Jesus - 5. Messiah’s Sacrifice
Psalm On Demand - Psalm 74
Christmas - Who is Jesus - 4. Messiah’s Encouragement
Psalm On Demand - Psalm 139
Christmas - Who is Jesus - 3. Messiah’s Obedience
Psalm On Demand - Psalm 148
Christmas - Who is Jesus - 2. Messiah’s Mission
Psalm On Demand - Psalm 141
Christmas - Who is He - 1. Messiah’s Identity
Psalm On Demand - Psalm 146
Christmas - Who Is Jesus? Introduction
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