In this powerful Week 12 session of our “Profoundly Christian, Distinctly Methodist” series, Pastor Ron McDougald leads us deep into the Methodist understanding of Holy Scripture and the indispensable role of the Holy Spirit in illuminating God’s Word.
Key Questions Explored:
- Question 25: Where is the truth about salvation to be found?
- Question 26: How must we receive Scripture?
Scriptures Covered:
- Psalm 119:105, 130
- Matthew 4:1–4
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15
- 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (our key verse)
- Proverbs 30:5–6
- James 1:21–25
- 1 Peter 1:23–25
Core Wesleyan Beliefs Highlighted:
- All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.
- The Holy Spirit inspired the writing of Scripture, guided its canonization, and continues to illuminate it for believers today.
- Scripture is the primary source of truth for salvation and is to be received through the Holy Spirit as the true rule and guide for Christian faith and practice.
- We are called not just to hear the Word but to be doers of the Word—transformed, corrected, and equipped for every good work.
Pastor Ron shares personal stories, humorous moments, and pastoral wisdom on:
- Why daily Bible reading and group study matter
- How Scripture acts as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path
- The danger of adding to or taking away from God’s Word
- Why arguing Scripture with non-believers rarely works without the Holy Spirit
- Practical tips for reading the whole counsel of God (Old & New Testaments together)
Powerful testimonies from the group include life-changing verses (Psalm 32:8, John 3:16, Isaiah 43:1, Proverbs 3:5–6) and real-life examples of how the Holy Spirit used Scripture to convict, correct, and transform hearts.
This session is perfect for anyone wanting to grow in their love and understanding of the Bible from a distinctly Wesleyan/Methodist perspective.
Using the “Profoundly Christian, Distinctly Methodist” catechism (pages 55–61)
Led by Pastor Ron McDougald
Originally recorded live with our Wednesday morning Bible study group (after Thanksgiving break!)
