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10 obligations Christians have towards scripture

An episode of the The Gospel for Life podcast, hosted by Russell Herman, Jonathan van Hoogen, Ryan Hemphill, Vinnie Hanke, titled "10 obligations Christians have towards scripture" was published on August 20, 2025 and runs 14 minutes.

August 20, 2025 ·14m · The Gospel for Life

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Obey the Word Throughout his New Testament writings, the apostle John summarized a Christian’s obligation to obey the Scriptures. He made it clear that walking in the ways of the word was not optional. First, Christ said that if one loves him, that person will keep his commandments (John 14:15, 21, 23). On the other hand, the one who does not love him will not keep his words (John 14:24). A Christian’s obedience to the Bible demonstrates one’s love for Christ and the genuineness of one’s sa...

Obey the Word

Throughout his New Testament writings, the apostle John summarized a Christian’s obligation to obey the Scriptures. He made it clear that walking in the ways of the word was not optional.

First, Christ said that if one loves him, that person will keep his commandments (John 14:15, 21, 23). On the other hand, the one who does not love him will not keep his words (John 14:24). A Christian’s obedience to the Bible demonstrates one’s love for Christ and the genuineness of one’s salvation.

Second, John clearly stated that a Christian’s duty is to walk in the same manner as Christ walked (1 John 2:6). God demands obedience to his word.

Third, John broadly defined love in unmistakable terms: “This is love, that we walk according to his commandments” (2 John 6).

Fourth, John experienced great delight in watching and hearing of Christians obeying God’s word: “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth” (3 John 4).

Finally, John announced the ultimate distinction of an obedient Christian—the Savior’s blessing (Rev. 1:3). Now, to be more specific, Scripture provides a profile comprising at least ten exemplary characteristics of what John envisioned.



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