God’s Word is Always True
- Bishop Keith Butler
- Mar 23, 2023
- 1 min read
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? (Romans 3:2-3)
Paul’s letter to the Romans reminded the Jewish believers that even before Jesus, they were chosen by God as His covenant people. Paul did not ignore or downplay the tremendous blessing it was to be a part of God’s chosen people. They were the ones to whom God gave His Word. In Romans 3:2, Paul called God’s Word the oracles of God.
The Jewish people had knowledge and revelation of God’s Word throughout their history, and because of that, they were, as Deuteronomy 28:13 says, they were “the head, and not the tail; and… above only, and… not be beneath.”
Paul acknowledged that some of God’s chosen people had not yet believed. But he asked, “Should their unbelief make the faith of God ineffectual?” Then he answered his own question with a resounding, “God forbid!” Paul used the phrase God forbid several times in his epistles to express his strongest possible rejection of any idea.
Paul reminded us that God's faithfulness does not depend on our belief or our unbelief — God's Word is true and it will remain true regardless of whether we believe it.
Practical Application
We can trust God's Word and we should be honored and grateful to have access to it. Understanding this tremendous honor should encourage us to share the Good News of the Gospel with others, regardless of their background or religious upbringing.
