I am reading a Jay Adams book, “What to do on Thursday” and enjoying it thoroughly! I love His books because Dr. Adams writes with wisdom, clarity, and practical application. His books are concise and to the point, with a Biblical accuracy that comes from truly knowing God. He is an amazing man of God, who has given his life to love God and others as a Pastor, Counselor, Theologian, Writer, and fellow Christian brother. May we continue to read and learn from such men who truly are led by the Spirit!
Here is a breakdown of a section in “What to do on Thursday,” pages 6-7, looking at a known passage of God’s Word.
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.”
--2 Timothy 3:16-17, ESV
1. Teaching
“The Scriptures teach us all that we need to know about God, man, and the creation to be able to live a life that is pleasing to God. They set the standard for faith (what we must believe) and for practice (what we must do).”
2. Reproof or Conviction
“The Spirit uses the Scriptures to convict us of our sin as, in various ways, we fail to measure up to the standards set forth in them. All change from sinful practices to those that please God must begin with conviction of sin.”
3. Correction
“The Scriptures show us how to repent and find forgiveness of sins and how to begin life afresh. They help us get out of the messes we often get ourselves into.”
4. Disciplined training in righteousness
“The Scriptures also show us how to stay out of those messes in the future, and they point us to biblical alternatives to our sinful ways. They discipline us in order to make these new ways a habitual part of our everyday living.”
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Dr. Adams gives us clarity on how God's Word does equip and mature us for every good work!
I want to to join you in thankfulness for Dr. Adams! I adore this man because his life emulates God's Word lived out. I have read "What To Do On Thursday" , also many other of his books, and once again after reading Dr. Adams's work, I am convinced it is practical and necessary to follow his instruction in this book to learn "where what is" in the New Testament and by God's grace I will. Thank you for endorsing this great book!