God's Love-Letter
The Bible is a love-letter from God, providing comfort, support, and guidance for our daily lives.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that the Scriptures are God's love-letter to humanity, offering invaluable guidance and remedies for every aspect of life. He describes the Bible as a source of comfort, strength, and truth, suitable for all people regardless of their spiritual maturity. Brooks urges listeners to cherish, read, and study the Bible above all other books, as it is essential for salvation and judgment. He highlights the Bible's role as a constant preacher in every situation, encouraging a deep love and appreciation for its teachings.
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The Scripture is God's love-letter to men. Here the
lamb may wade--and here the elephant may swim!
The blessed Scriptures are of infinite worth
and value! Here you may find . . .
a remedy for every disease,
balm for every wound,
a plaster for every sore,
milk for babes,
meat for strong men,
comfort for the afflicted,
support for the tempted,
solace for the distressed,
ease for the wearied,
a staff to support the feeble,
a sword to defend the weak.
The holy Scriptures are . . .
the map of God's mercy--and man's misery,
the touchstone of truth,
the shop of remedies against all maladies,
the hammer of vices,
the treasury of virtues,
the exposer of all sensual and worldly vanities,
the balance of equity,
the most perfect rule of all justice and honesty.
Ah, friends, no book befits your hands like the Bible!
The Bible is the best preacher. This book,
this preacher will preach to you . . .
in your shops,
in your chambers,
in your closets,
yes, in your own bosoms!
This book will preach to you at home and abroad;
it will preach to you in all companies; and it will
preach to you in all conditions.
By this book you shall be saved--or
by this book you shall be damned!
By this book you must live.
By this book you must die.
By this book you shall be judged in the great day!
Oh, therefore . . .
love this book above all other books,
prize this book above all other books,
read this book before all other books,
study this book more than all other books!
For he who reads much--and understands nothing,
is like him who hunts much--and catches nothing.
"Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all
day long!" Psalm 119:97
Sermon Outline
- The Value of Scripture
- A remedy for every disease
- Balm for every wound
- A plaster for every sore
Key Quotes
“The blessed Scriptures are of infinite worth and value!” — Thomas Brooks
“By this book you shall be saved--or by this book you shall be damned!” — Thomas Brooks
“Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long!” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We should love, prize, and read the Bible above all other books, and study it more than any other book.
- Understanding the Bible is crucial, as it will help us live a righteous life and avoid damnation.
- The Bible provides solace for the distressed, comfort for the afflicted, and support for the tempted.