Today, many people have doubts about the origin, truthfulness and accuracy of the Bible. News headlines call into question the intelligence of anyone who believes the Bible. reporters routinely display their ignorance of what the Bible actually says and Bible knowledge is at an all-time low.
In this message, we look at internal and external evidence for the truthfulness and accuracy of the Bible. Discover answers to your questions about the Bible, God's Word, in this informative message.
Is the Bible True?
GodQuest – Part 3
Life Church St. Louis – October 16, 2011
Pastor Dan Walker
2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV) Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
1. The Bible was ______________ by God
A. The _______________ directed the writing of the Bible
2 Peter 1:21 (NIV) For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
B. The writers of the Bible were __________________
1 John 1:1 (NIV) That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched--this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.
2. The Bible is _________________ by God
A. Jesus confirms the ____________ nature of the Bible
Matthew 5:18 (NIV) I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
Psalm 119:89 (NIV) Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
B. God ___________ against changing the Bible
Revelation 22:18-19 (NIV) I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
3. The Bible changes its _____________
A. God uses the Bible to make _______________
2 Timothy 3:15 (NIV) … from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
B. God uses the Bible to ____________ believers
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
John 20:31 (NIV) But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.