Did God Really Say?

Jan 9, 2024    Pastor Jeff Long

Pastor Jeff Long is a respected religious leader and speaker who has dedicated his life to spreading the message of the authority of scripture. With a deep understanding of biblical teachings, he helps individuals navigate the challenges of unbelief and align their lives with the word of God.


Summary: In this episode, Pastor Jeff Long explores the implications of the authority of scripture. Drawing from the story of Eve in Genesis, he highlights the dangers of unbelief and the subsequent rejection, ridicule, and remaking of God's word. He emphasizes the importance of affirming the truth of the Bible, adhering to its teachings, and aligning one's life with its authority. Through these actions, individuals can overcome unbelief and live under the transformative power of scripture.


Key Takeaways:


Unbelief can lead to rejection, ridicule, and remaking of God's word.

Affirm the truth of the Bible and come to a personal conviction of its authority.

Adhere to the teachings of scripture and keep them in your life.

Align your soul with the word of God through transformation and live under its authority.

Quotes:


"Did God actually say? That's an old argument, and it comes from Genesis, chapter three."

"Unbelief leads to rejection, ridicule, and remaking of God's word."

"Affirm the Bible's truth, adhere to its teachings, and align your life with its authority."

"Your soul must be transformed by the word of God to live under its authority."


0:00:30 Introduction to the authority of scripture

0:01:01 The serpent questions what God said in Genesis

0:02:15 Unbelief leads to rejection and ridicule of scripture

0:03:39 People will reject sound teaching and remake scripture

0:04:35 Conscience and sinful desires lead to remaking scripture

0:05:01 Believing action: affirm the Bible is true

0:05:47 Believing action: learn and adhere to God's statutes

0:06:24 Believing action: align your soul with the word of God

0:07:06 Conclusion on living under the authority of scripture