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  THE REVELATORY LIGHT OF SCRIPTURE
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of Scripture as the sole
source of divine truth and guidance in a world of conflicting
philosophies.

Topics: "The Authority of Scripture", "Divine Revelation"
Scripture References: Psalm 19:7-8, Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 8:20, Matthew 4:4, John 17:17, 1 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, James 1:5

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the absolute clarity of God's truth compared to
the often ambiguous nature of human reasoning. He urges believers to
align themselves with God's side, which is inherently good and holy,
despite potential conflicts with societal philosophies. Tozer highlights
the Bible as the definitive source of divine revelation, illuminating
the path to understanding God's will and moral truth. He encourages a
deep acquaintance with Scripture, asserting that it provides clarity and
guidance in a world filled with confusion. Ultimately, the sermon calls
for a commitment to God's truth as the only reliable foundation for
moral living.

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Among men, questions usually have more than one side; sometimes they
have many. Pros and cons are often balanced so finely against each other
that it is virtually impossible to know where the right lies. But with
God there is only one side. God's side is good and holy and all other
sides are wrong, the degree and seriousness of the wrong increasing as
we move away from the center of God's will.

Our desire for moral self-preservation should dictate that we come over
immediately onto God's side and stay there even if (as is likely) it may
result in our being out of accord with man's philosophies and man's
moral codes. We cannot win when we work against God, and we cannot lose
when we work with Him.

Now, how can we know for certain which side is God's side? No one in
this late day should need to ask that question, but since it is being
asked in all sincerity by many, we are glad to give the answer. There is
a Book which says of itself, "And God spoke all these words," and about
which it is said, "Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is
great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by
angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world,
was taken up to glory" (1 Timothy 3:16). Acquaintance with this Book
will bring light to all dark paths and show us the right side of all
questions. Of course, that Book is the Bible.

What glory gilds the sacred page, Majestic like the sun! It gives a
light to every age; It gives, but borrows none.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/the-revelatory-light-of-scripture/
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