To Whom Are The Scriptures Directed?

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding to whom the Scriptures are directed, highlighting that many biblical passages are addressed specifically to believers or God's elect rather than the entire human race. It explains that salvation, faith, and spiritual understanding are gifts given by God to those born of Him, not attainable by natural man. The preacher stresses the necessity of studying context, audience, and the speaker in Scripture to grasp its true meaning, using examples such as John 3:16, the Beatitudes, and Isaiah 61. Ultimately, the message underscores that salvation and spiritual life are acts of God's grace, not human effort.