Paul reminded Timothy that from childhood he had been acquainted with “the sacred writings,” which are able to make one wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 3:15). What a beautiful phrase: sacred writings. The Bible is not merely an old religious book, a collection of moral lessons, or a record of ancient events. It is the holy Scripture, the very oracles of God, the full counsel of God preserved for His people. Through these writings, God has made Himself known, revealed His will, unfolded His promises, and ultimately led us to His Son.
This is why Christians should receive the Scriptures with reverence. They are not common writings. They are sacred because God speaks through them. From Moses and the Prophets to the Psalms and the Apostles, Scripture bears witness to the saving purpose of God. The Bible teaches us who God is, what sin has done, why salvation is needed, and how God has provided redemption through Jesus Christ.
The great purpose of Scripture is not merely to make us religiously informed, but to make us wise unto salvation. The sacred writings teach us to see Christ as the promised Seed, the Passover Lamb, the suffering Servant, the Son of David, the Son of Man, the crucified Savior, and the risen Lord. Every part of Scripture belongs to the larger story of God’s redemptive work in Christ.
Like the Bereans who searched the Scriptures daily, and like the first Christians who devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, the church should gather around the Word with humility, faith, and wonder. Parents and grandparents should place these sacred writings before children. Young people should grow deeper into what they have learned. The goal is not merely to become familiar with Scripture, but to behold Christ through Scripture.
So let us treasure the Sacred Writings. Let us read them, teach them, sing them, pray them, and proclaim them. For through the Scriptures, God continues to lead His people to Christ and make them wise unto salvation through faith in Him.
-Jacob Brunjes
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