Tuesday, February 19, 2019

The Salutary Influence of the Bible (1 of 5 notes)

Part Two
Bibliology: 10 BIBLE EVIDENCES- Continued
A DISPENSATIONAL THEOLOGY
By Charles F Baker

The Bible, where it has been accepted and obeyed, has produced marked changes for good in every area of life. Note the following examples:

1. Influence upon Individuals. Everyone who has accepted by faith the Bible’s message of redemption has experienced the change which is called regeneration or the new birth. This change effects a new nature within the believer. In evaluating this change it is essential to understand that it does not eradicate the original sinful nature; the believer still retains the ability of wrong-doing. The new birth does not produce a perfect character, but it does infuse a new principle of spiritual life, which if nurtured will give power over sinful habits and tendencies. Not all believers experience the same degree of change in the manner of life, simply because all do not submit to this new nature in the same degree. Every Christian community can produce examples of conversions of men or women who had formerly been outstanding criminals or addicts of immorality but who are now living decent and helpful lives. The transformation in these lives is attributable directly to the Bible. For the reason already given Christians are far from perfect in many cases, but there can be no doubt concerning the salutary influence of the Bible upon even the most immature believer.


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