Silence of the Scriptures, Part 3   Introduction We’ve been looking at the silence of the scriptures; when something hasn’t been revealed. In Deuteronomy 29:29 it is written, "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law. If God didn’t give an answer, we shouldn’t look for one. Furthermore, it doesn’t enhance our salvation in any way if we did find one. In this article we will look at the command given by God and the fact, that with the silence, certain things are then permitted. Provided that it are used as an expedient (or aid) to accomplish the command.   Definition of Expedient Webster Dictionary~1913 , Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the circumstances. Desirable, advisable, advantageous.   OT Example Noah builds the ark. Noah was commanded to build the a...

  Silence of the Scriptures, Part 2   Introduction A mother is about to bake a cake. She sends her 18-year-old son to the store to buy a gallon of milk. She hands him a ten-dollar bill and tells him she wants the change when he returns. The son heads to the store and then returns 20 minutes later with the gallon of milk, a 2-liter bottle of soda, and 3 candy bars. Dutifully, he hands his mother the milk and change. Upon seeing the change, she asks him why he bought more than the milk. His response, “You didn’t say I couldn’t buy them.” How often do people have that same approach to religion? A lot may deny it, but when you see their practice, it becomes very obvious. People do more or differently than what the scriptures teach.   Bible Examples Build yourself an Ark— In Genesis 6:12-14 we see the story of Noah and the building of the ark, So God looked upon the earth, and indeed it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. And God ...

  Silence of the Scriptures, Part 1   Introduction In Deuteronomy 29:29, it is written, “The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.” What this means is that everything that is written in the bible is for us; if it’s not there, then it doesn’t matter. People find it hard to believe that God would keep certain things a secret from us; as if it necessary for us to have that knowledge.  It’s a shame that people think that if it isn’t revealed to us that we are responsible to find out the answers ourselves.    Bible Examples of “Not revealed” What was the forbidden fruit? In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve are in the Garden of Eden and being tempted by the serpent. Eve informs the serpent that they can eat the fruit of any tree except for the one in the middle; not even touch it (vs. 3). Now, let’s look at verse 6, So when the woman saw t...

This week's sermon is by Jay Borg looking at the silence of the scriptures