Avoid Headline Hysteria – Instead Study the Bible

It’s crucial to avoid the “Headline Hysteria” coming in like a tsunami across Christendom and focus on studying the word of God. Believers will not be accountable to the Lord Jesus at the “Bema Seat” for knowing the latest headline news story but for our knowledge of His word (His revealed will) and what we did as ambassadors for Christ.

The apostle Paul makes it clear that we are to Study the Bible.

2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

It is impossible for Christians to grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord by allowing ourselves to be caught up and dwelling in the daily “headline hysteria”. The ONLY way to grow in grace and knowledge and be pleasing to the Lord is by studying His word and letting it “dwell in us richly…”

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Takeaway

Of course, we are to be aware and ever discerning the times but we can not be ambassadors for Christ without studying His word. Our salvation is more than just a fire escape! We are to study the Bible daily and share the gospel daily period.

‘Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. ‘

II Corinthians 5:20

Here are five Bible verses from the apostle Paul that parallel Colossians 3:16, along with a short comment on each verse:

Ephesians 5:19: “speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”
- Comment: Paul encourages believers to engage in joyful worship through music and songs. Singing praises to the Lord not only uplifts our spirits but also fosters unity and edification among believers.
Romans 15:14: “Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.”
- Comment: Paul emphasizes the importance of believers being filled with knowledge and goodness. As we grow in our understanding of God’s Word, we are equipped to encourage and admonish one another in love, fostering spiritual growth and maturity.
1 Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.”
- Comment: Paul encourages believers to provide comfort and edification to one another. By offering encouragement, support, and building one another up in faith, we contribute to a positive and nurturing community of believers.
Colossians 4:6: “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.”
- Comment: Paul emphasizes the importance of our words and how we communicate with others. Our speech should be filled with grace and wisdom, seasoned with the salt of kindness and truth. This enables us to respond to others in a way that reflects Christ’s love and brings glory to God.
1 Corinthians 14:26: “How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.”
- Comment: Paul encourages believers to actively participate and contribute to the edification of the church when they come together. Each member has something to offer, whether it’s a psalm, teaching, spiritual gift, or revelation. When we come together, our focus should be on building up one another in faith.

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?