The way we talk about Scripture matters.

Since the Bible truly is One Book, what can we do to help ourselves see it as such? What changes can we make to our perspective to make things that much easier?

For starters, since the words we use influence the way we think, maybe we need to change the way we talk. It would be great if we could get rid of the word "Law" and replace it with "Torah" or even "teaching/instruction." This is a simple switch that could make a big difference. (I've written/taught a TON on this subject so I'm not going into it here). 

We talk about the "old covenant," but what if we used the term "Mosaic covenant" or "Abrahamic covenant" instead? In a culture that lives for the 'new' anything labeled 'old' seems boring and out of date. 

Oh that, that's 'old news' 

those are 'old clothes' 

that's an 'old trend' 

those songs are 'old' 

that word is 'old' 

don't be 'old fashioned.'

And when we talk about the 'Old covenant' which one do we mean? Do we even know anymore? Do we mean the covenant God made with Abraham or the one with Israel through Moses? What about the covenant God made with David or Phinehas the Priest (Num 25). Do we even understand the different covenants and how they work together? Can we trace God's relationship with Israel through each one and recognize how they are still at play today?

We view 'righteousness', 'holiness,' and 'perfection' as one in the same word. But what if we dove in deep to each and understood what the Bible actually means? What if we paid attention to when those words are mentioned and see how the people react?

Words matter. The way we talk about Scripture matters. Using sharper language to help us better understand God's Word can be a small change that goes a long way towards making a big difference.