He That Has an Ear, Let Him Hear // John 7:14-31 // Pastor Ray Viola

The Lord Jesus says in John 7:16,17 "Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me . If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself." Obedience is the conduit by which knowledge increases. Knowing doctrine is vitally important. It is one of the purposes of Scripture. But the goal of all doctrine is application of Scripture. 2 Tim 3:16,17 says, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." Please note with me beloved that all Scripture is useful for doctrine (teaching), reproof (rebuking those in sin), correction (of those in error), and instruction (training) in righteousness. The purpose of the proper use of Scripture is that the man of God may be conformed into the image of Jesus and thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Pastor Titus tells us in verses 11-14 in chapter 2 that "the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." Oh precious church family, the fruit of abiding in Jesus that we read about in John 15 is going to be evidenced by the fruit of The Spirit recorded in Galatians 5:22,23 in our lives. It is not until the truth of Scripture is applied to our lives that we truly begin to grow in grace and grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. That is when our lives bring glory to God (John 5:14-16), when we study Gods Word together. Let us not be content with just hearing God’s word academically, let us yield that truth to The Holy Spirit and ask Him to apply it to our lives (John 8:31,32) . Selah Koinonia Fellowship Sundays at 8:30a and 10:30a 500 Main St. East Rochester, NY 14445 koinoniafellowship.com