The Bible is your authority

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” (2 Tim. 3:16 NIV)

It was in the beginning

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 NIV)

It is alive and active

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (Heb. 4:12 NIV)

It equips you for every good work

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful… so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim. 3:16–17 NIV)

It is right and true

“For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does.” (Psalm 33:4 NIV)

Therefore

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22 NIV)