The Scripture discovers God to us as the Creator of the world, and declares what sentiments we should form of him, that we may not be seeking after a deity in a labyrinth of uncertainty. – John Calvin
Calvin’s comments give us three important truths regarding scripture
1. Scripture gives us the correct understanding of who God is. Here Calvin is talking specifically about God as creator of the world, but this is not the only description of God we find in scripture. Nevertheless, the importance of the comment is that our discovery of who God is must come first and foremost from the scriptures.
2. Scripture explains to us how our attitude ought to be towards God. The more we read the word of God the more we understand how we are to relate to Him. We are given concrete commands on the proper view of God. We are given concrete commands on how to love and follow Him. God is not impersonal, but personal. Therefore, He reveals what He requests from His creation.
3. Scripture is a light to our path. The bible was written so that we may know who God is and what he commands from His creation. It is a map leading us to the Savior. God desire that all men find Him, therefore He has not only left His word for all mankind, but He has preserved it. God is not hiding in the shadows, but He has revealed himself to the entire world and He is calling all men to repentance.
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