Scott Pauley

Posted in The Daily Christian Life

It was David, the man after God’s own heart, who wrote, “Thy word have I hid in mine heart that I might not sin against thee” (Psalm 119:11). You may take an extended portion of Scripture to memorize, such as a chapter or a book. This certainly encourages you to see individual texts in their larger context. Memorizing Scripture topically enables you to target specific subjects or areas of life that need attention.

1. Memorization is for meditation. Bible memory should not be to pride ourselves on how many verses we know! “Knowledge puffeth up” (1 Corinthians 8:1-2). Remember that the Word is to be hidden, not just in the intellect, but in the heart. When Scripture is committed to memory you can think on it at any time. We cannot always have an open Bible, but we can continually have an open heart.
2. Memorization is for application. Scripture is not just for learning – it is for living. As we rehearse the Word it helps us to keep the will of God in view. Truth is to be known, believed, and obeyed. Consider each verse as another step in your walk with Jesus. Throughout the day you can apply God’s Word to your life.
3. Memorization is for communication. It is impossible to quote Scripture you have never committed to memory! But if the Word is planted deeply in your heart, it can be put to good use. You can quote Scripture to yourself, to the tempter, and to others who need to hear truth. Bible truth is also the beginning point of effective prayer. Talk to God about what He is talking to you about!

Take a verse each day as your prayer prompter and allow the Word to lead you to a deeper communion with Christ.

Here Are Three Practical Steps For Memorizing Scripture:

1. Record the Bible text. Write it out.
2. Read the Bible text aloud. In this way, your eyes, ears, mouth, and mind all work together to help you concentrate on each word.
3. Repeat the Bible text. The secret to memorization is saturation!

Hide God’s Word in your heart and see what He will do in your heart and life!

1 Timothy 2:5 ~ For there is One God and One Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.

John 14:6 ~ Jesus said to him, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

Acts 4:12 ~ Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

A – ADMIT that you are a sinner – Romans 3:23

B – BELIEVE that Jesus died for your sins – 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

C – CALL on His Name – Romans 10:9-10

“Will the Body of Christ Be at the Great White Throne Judgment?”

No. The Great White Throne Judgment is not for the Body of Christ, but for the unbelieving dead.

Revelation 20:11-15 describes this final judgment, where the dead are judged “according to their works.” Those not found in the Book of Life are cast into the lake of fire.

But we, the Body of Christ, are not appointed to wrath (1 Thessalonians 5:9). We have already been judged — not by works, but by faith — at the cross. Christ bore our judgment.

Romans 8:1

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.”

2 Corinthians 5:21

“For he hath made him to be sin for us… that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”

Instead, we will appear at the Judgment Seat of Christ (Romans 14:10; 2 Corinthians 5:10), not to determine salvation, but for reward — to receive according to what we’ve done in the body after salvation.

We are secure, sealed (Ephesians 1:13), and complete in Him (Colossians 2:10). The White Throne is not for the saved, but the lost.