The title could be a simple declarative statement or an announcement. If you rearrange the order, you could have a question. Is God’s Word enough? God’s Word is enough for those who have reverence for God. The person who lacks faith and questions God’s Word is not satisfied with the truth that He speaks.

To think that we need to alter or we have the capacity within ourselves to add to or subtract from God’s Word is a very, very false idea. The person who buys into this idea is selling himself something deceitful. Revelation 22:18-19 speaks to the person who adds to or takes away from the words of the book of this prophesy. In a similar way, Deuteronomy 12:32 says, “Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it, you shall not add to it nor take away from it.” In Proverbs 30:5-6, “Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in him. Do not add to His works, Lest He reprove you, and you be found a liar.”

Our peril is not that God’s Word is lacking or not relevant, but our peril lies within ourselves. If we know God’s Word and fail to apply it, fail to grow in it, fail to dearly love it and obey it, then the problem lies with us. An easy reference is 2 Peter 1:5, “… giving all diligence, add to your faith …”. We just finished a study in 2 Peter. One point made during the study was Growth. We as individuals must grow, and we grow from learning God’s Word.

Read Jn. 8:47, “He who is of God hears God’s words ...” Matt 6:21, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” This simple enjoinder was uttered by God’s only Son. Are we listening?

Consider a few examples. Moses led the children of Israel for 40 years in the wilderness, by God’s Word. Is God’s Word enough? Yes! After Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, He was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil (Matt. 4:1; Lk. 4:1-2). The first temptation that Jesus had to endure was “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” Jesus answered “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Is God’s Word enough? Yes!

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said in vs. 8 of Matthew 5, “Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.” If we are pure in heart, if we are clear in understanding of what God wants of us, we shall see God. Jesus spoke His Father’s words (Jn. 14:24). From Matthew 5:3-5, we learn of our need to maintain a spirit within us that is submissive (a humility) toward God, a mournful attitude toward sin, and a meekness that will bring us home to heaven. Is God’s Word enough? Yes!

On October 3, Dee presented a lesson on Restoration for our meeting. “Bring the Book” was the key phrase of the lesson. Get back to the Book. Authority does not reside in man. Speak as the oracles of God (1 Peter 4:11). All scripture is given by the inspiration of God (2 Tim. 3:16). The Gospel is the power of God for salvation (Eph. 3). Is God’s Word enough? Yes!

Do we want to escape this world alive? The cloud of witnesses described in Hebrews 12:1 understood that God’s Word was enough. They finished the race. Is God’s Word enough? Yes!

Is every spiritual blessing enough? Eph. 1:3, “… has blessed us with every spiritual blessing …” Are God’s promises enough? 2 Pet. 1:4, “… exceedingly great and precious promises …” What about God’s love? Jn. 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son…”

It becomes very important for us to understand Ecclesiastes 12:13, “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man”. Also, 1 John 5:3, “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments.”

God’s Word is enough. Cherish it, study it, get close to it, and live it. Finally, James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” Who or what do we choose to get close to? We each have to answer that question. As we live our lives, things rub off on us. Let it be the Good Things of God. Let is be God’s Word. It is enough.


Charlie Summers