“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.” Psalm 19:7-9 (NKJV) WE BELIEVE THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD AND IS… 1. FULLY SUFFICIENT TO TRANSFORM HUMAN SOULS. “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul…” Psalm 19:7a (NKJV)

“perfect”: complete, comprehensive, multi-sided “converting”: revive, refresh, restore “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.” 1 Peter 1:23 (NIV)

“Jesus answered, ‘It is written: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”’” Matthew 4:4 (NIV)

“Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1:21 (NKJV)

2. WHOLLY TRUSTWORTHY TO COUNSEL HUMAN MINDS.

“The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.” Psalm 19:7b (NKJV)

“sure”: reliable, immovable, certain “simple”: open, ignorant

“You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Your precepts…through Your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way…the entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” Psalm 119:98-100, 104, 130 (NKJV)

“…and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:15 (NIV)

3. INHERENTLY PERFECT TO ENCOURAGE HUMAN HEARTS.

“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart…” Psalm 19:8a (NKJV)

“right”: proper, straight, accurate “rejoicing the heart”: joyful confidence

“Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; for I am called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15:16 (NKJV)

“This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your word has given me life.” Psalm 119:50

“And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.” 1 John 1:4 (NKJV)

4. SPIRITUALLY ILLUMINATED TO GUIDE HUMAN LIVES.

“The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes…” Psalm 19:8b (NKJV)

“pure”: radiant, bright, clear “enlightening the eyes”: clarity, understanding, direction

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path…” Psalm 119:105 (NKJV)

“Direct my footsteps according to Your word; let no sin rule over me.” Psalm 119:133 (NKJV)

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV)

5. ETERNALLY ABLE TO INSPIRE HUMAN WORSHIP.

“The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever…” Psalm 19:9a (NKJV)

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…” Psalm 111:10a (NKJV)

“clean”: flawless, untainted, undefiled

“The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times…” Psalm 12:6 (NKJV)

6. DIVINELY QUALIFIED TO JUDGE HUMAN REALITY.

“The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.” Psalm 19:9b (NKJV)

“true”: never false, standard for truth

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV)