OBSERVATIONS FROM SCRIPTURE PT1

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OBSERVATIONS FROM SCRIPTURE ON KNOWLEDGE – DISCERNMENT – UNDERSTANDING – WISDOM “KNOWLEDGE” (Scriptural & Spiritual) = WHO or WHAT {Information & Data} “UNDERSTANDING” (Spiritual) = WHY {Reasoning, Acumen, and Comprehension} “DISCERNMENT” (Spiritual) = WHERE {The Ability to Distinguish Between Good & Evil} “WISDOM” (Spiritual) = HOW {Understanding HOW to apply the Knowledge that we have received from God - through Obedience to Revealed Truth, and by means of Holy and Righteous Living in and through the Lord Jesus Christ.} KNOWLEDGE FIRST OCCURRENCE IN SCRIPTURE Genesis 2:9 And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. MANKIND’S QUEST FOR KNOWLEDGE Man’s quest for more and more “knowledge” appears to be never ending! At the present time, people’s thirst for “knowledge” is insatiable. The Holy Scriptures state that at “the time of the end” . . . . “knowledge shall be increased” [Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.]. There has never been a time in recorded history where “knowledge” has “increased” at the pace or volume as it has in the last 50 to 60 years; and along with the vast increase in knowledge amongst the people of the world there has been (generally speaking) a corresponding tragic decrease in personal "Scriptural knowledge" - not only amongst the general population, but also amongst most of those people who call themselves “Christians”. DIFFERENT KINDS OF KNOWLEDGE In this world there exist different kinds of “KNOWLEDGE”. It is important for Bible believers to distinguish between “worldly knowledge” - i.e. “knowledge” that is not spiritual, but merely human, temporal, secular, and carnal; and “Godly Knowledge” - i.e. “spiritual knowledge” that is given or taught by God, and which comes directly from God. According to the Holy Scriptures - all true (genuine) “spiritual knowledge” is derived from, and is given by, Almighty God [Proverbs 2:6; Ecclesiastes 2:26; Daniel 2:21; 1Corinthians 12:8]. Since the foregoing statement is scripturally true – then it follows that all of the truth, i.e. “spiritual knowledge”, that mankind possesses came to some man (at some point in time) from God. When Christians engage in the study of God’s Holy word the first thing that they must do is distinguish the difference between “Bible Knowledge” (Information & Data about the Bible and Bible subjects) and “Godly Knowledge” (Information & Data from Almighty God that is always factually true; scripturally sound; and spiritually edifying). BIBLE KNOWLEDGE = WHO or WHAT {Information and Data about the Bible and Bible Subjects} GODLY KNOWLEDGE = WHO or WHAT {Information and Data from Almighty God that is always Factually True; Scripturally Sound; and Spiritually Edifying.} {Much of the information & data that is being taught in “Bible” Schools and “Christian” Colleges and Universities today fits into the first category (i.e. “Bible Knowledge”), and depending upon the institution, most of what is being taught is “second hand knowledge” (from man) at best.} GODLY KNOWLEDGE THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S WORDS {Scriptural Knowledge, i.e. “knowledge” of the “truth”} Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 1 Timothy 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. GODLY KNOWLEDGE {Spiritual “Knowledge” - Given by God} 2 Chronicles 1:11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: 12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like. Ecclesiastes 2:26 For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit. Jeremiah 11:18 And the LORD hath given me knowledge of it, and I know it: then thou shewedst me their doings. Daniel 1:17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Daniel 2:21 And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: 1 Corinthians 12:8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 1 Corinthians 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, Ephesians 3:1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, 2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: 7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. James 3:13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. 1 John 2:20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. GODLY KNOWLEDGE {Taught by God} Job 36:22 Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him? Psalms 94:10 He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know? Psalms 25:8 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. Psalms 25:9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. Psalms 25:12 What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. Psalms 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Psalms 132:12 If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore. Isaiah 28:9 Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. John 14:25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 1 John 2:26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. 27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. GODLY KNOWLEDGE {Taught by man} Ecclesiastes 12:8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. 9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. 10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Galatians 6:6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. MEN REQUEST “KNOWLEDGE” FROM GOD {“Knowledge” - in order to obey His Will} Psalms 25:4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Psalms 25:5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. Psalms 86:11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. Psalms 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalms 94:12 Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law; Psalms 119:12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes. Psalms 119:26 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes. Psalms 119:33 HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Psalms 119:64 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes. Psalms 119:66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments. Psalms 119:68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. Psalms 119:108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments. Psalms 119:124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes. Psalms 119:135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes. “KNOWLEDGE” GIVEN BY GOD {Talent and Ability (given by God) to accomplish a given Task} Exodus 31:3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, Exodus 35:31 And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship; OUR RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING KNOWLEDGE Job 33:3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. Job 36:3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker. Proverbs 2:3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; Proverbs 5:2 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge. Proverbs 10:14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. Proverbs 12:1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. Proverbs 14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. Proverbs 14:7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. Proverbs 14:18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. Proverbs 15:14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. Proverbs 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Proverbs 19:25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Proverbs 19:27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. Proverbs 21:11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. Proverbs 22:17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. Proverbs 23:12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. {TO BE CONTINUED}