There are three elements that have gone into the mission of Rock Solid Journey. Those three elements are the Clear Element, the Simple Element, and the Counter Element.
This post will summarize the Clear Element.

Psalm 19:7-11
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
Yea, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned,
And in keeping them there is great reward.
 
A superficial scan of social media reveals a great deal of confusion as to what the Bible teaches. We are not talking about doctrinal matters over which good scholars differ or even minor issues that could be easily resolved if we had more data.
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No, we’re talking about areas in which Biblical truth is unintentionally or even deliberately obfuscated or clouded over. Politics, psychology, social theories, traditions, and fallacies have all contributed to this trend as people relegate the Bible to a secondary, inspirational role in favor of other disciplines that have the “answers.”
 
It seems at times the church has forgotten that it is Jesus that ultimately changes lives. She has forgotten that the consistent application of the inspired Word of God will ultimately bring changes to society by first changing the heart and mind of the individual. As the psalmist declares in Psalm 19:9: “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.”
 
That’s pretty clear.
 
But in order to realize this soul-converting power, the Bible needs to be presented clearly, with no place for ambiguity or clever interpretations. As the bygone television police sergeant would say, “Just the facts.”  There will certainly be critics who will argue against our views, but we should leave no doubt as to what those views are. And as the Bible is clearly presented, there are those will trust Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Think about it: lives transformed, lives redeemed, no matter their background. The divisions within society start to fade away as we realize we are one family. And then, as we read and study Scripture and get sound, clear teaching, we practice this new faith. Our minds and hearts draw closer in alignment to God’s will. Our daily lives are continuously upgraded to be consistent with the revealed word of God.
 
Clarity in Bible teaching goes a long way. It’s time to say, “this is what the Bible says and this is how it applies to my life.”

It is a Book unlike any other.

Throughout its history, it is as consistently been an overall bestseller. Most people (particularly people of faith) own at least one copy.

We’re talking, of course, about the Bible. Whether you refer to it as “Scripture,” “the Word of God,” or “the Good Book,” the Bible has had a profound impact on history, politics, art, literature, music, and, not surprisingly, religion. And millions will testify of the Bible’s influence upon their lives.
 
Why does the Bible matter so much? Let’s consider three things:
 
1. Its ultimate author is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe.   Genesis 1:1 states, “In the beginning, God created the heaves and the earth.” Later on, in 2 Timothy 3:16, we read that “all Scripture is given by inspiration of God.” Everywhere in between, in direct reference or indirect reference, we discover that the same God Who runs the universe also is the One who gave us His Word. Who better to speak to my life than the One who made me?
 
2. It has been a source of comfort throughout history. Even many who do not believe the Bible have heard of the 23rd Psalm, which begins “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” Call it tradition, call it an innate desire to seek wisdom and peace in troubling times, but people of all backgrounds have sought out the consolation that the Scripture provides.
 
3. It addresses the greatest need of humanity: a right relationship with God. When mankind fell into sin, God promised a coming Redeemer to take care of the sin problem (Genesis 3:15). Throughout the pages of Scripture, we see what Bible teachers have called “the Scarlet Thread,” which points to Jesus the Messiah, Who saved us through His death on the cross and resurrection from the grave. This is the Biblical message.
 
So yes, the Bible matters. It matters in its authorship, the peace it offers, and, most of all, its message of new life through Jesus Christ. Read it, study it, memorize it, and meditate on it, and the Bible will matter in your life too.

Thank you for joining us for Rock Solid Journey.
The purpose for this blog is to periodically share some insights and observations from the Word of God.
Rock Solid Journey began in January of 2021 with the goal of going through the entire Bible. We hope these "nuggets" of short teachings and devotionals will be a welcome supplement to your regular travel through the Bible
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