Verse of the Day (October 16, 2019)

Verse of the Day (October 16, 2019) – By faithful adherence to God’s Word, the believer may expect “great reward” (Ps. 19:11). The problem is that no one naturally repents or obeys. Rather than turn to God who graciously reveals himself in creation, everyone suppresses the truth (Rom. 1:18). Rather than heed warnings written on his heart, everyone rebels against the law through “hidden faults” if not by “presumptuous sins” and “great transgression” (Ps. 19:12–13). Like the scorching sun, the written Word exposes every meditation of the heart (v. 14; Heb. 4:12). How is it possible then to be “blameless,” “innocent,” and “acceptable” (Ps. 19:13–14)? Only through Christ. He himself is the Word through whom the world was created (John 1:1–3). He has ultimately become the “redeemer” (Ps. 19:14) whose righteous record is the “rock” of a believer’s life (Matt. 7:25). (Gospel Transformation Study Bible) #BMSeminary