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THE PURPOSE OF WRITING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
1 John 5:13
John 20:30-31
 
“… these are written, that ye might believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God …”
 
THE PURPOSE OF WRITING
 
All the writers of the Scriptures had reasons for writing. Moses was the first one to pen the words of God. He did this at the command of the Lord, and in total he wrote the Pentateuch. All the prophets did the same at the command of the Lord. This gave answers to many generations to come as they bore a testimony for the Lord. The Scriptures are a permanent record to be used for all time, inspired and preserved to the last tittle.
 
In 1 John 5:13, John stated the purpose for his writing: “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.” His aims had been shown repeatedly and he did this to magnify their importance. In his Gospel, John also stated the purpose of his writing. He also added that there were many other things that Jesus did and said that were not written (John 20:30). In those early days of limited communication, God chose to preserve His revelation to man in writing. Their purpose has worked and continued into the future. Every written word of God is equally important. Paul declared all Scripture to be profitable for doctrine.
 
John was the last of the Apostles to die and he wrote five New Testament books. He rendered a lasting service to the church mainly through his writings. His words spoke to his immediate audiences and continue to speak to all generations. His stated purpose has been fulfilled as the gospel goes to the whole world and many believe in Jesus Christ. John’s Gospel addressed basic truths of Christianity and was a reference in reaching out to those who have not believed in Christ. They will believe when they know the truth. He confirmed his Gospel in his epistles. He wrote Revelation with a seal of the Lord.
 
THOUGHT: There can be no church without the Bible, God’s truth.
PRAYER: Lord, let me always value the purpose of Scriptures.

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