Questions
Foundation of Your Faith
- There is a God
- Jesus the Only Way
- What does your faith look like?
“Where did the Bible come from?”
“Is the Bible really God’s Word?”
“Scripture is like a lion. Who ever heard of defending a lion? Just turn it loose; it will defend itself.”
Charles Spurgeon
"14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work." 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NLT)
Internal Evidence
- Unity
- Prophecy
- Unique Authority & Power
External Evidence
- Archaeological Discoveries
- Integrity of the Human Authors
- Indestructibility of the Bible
“What about the contradiction in the Gospels?”
5 Reasons You Can Trust the Gospels
- It was Written Early
- It’s been corroborated
- It has NOT changed over time
- The authors lack bias
- It matches and explains reality
Is the Bible Really Infallible?
“12 Therefore, I will always remind you about these things—even though you already know them and are standing firm in the truth you have been taught. 13 And it is only right that I should keep on reminding you as long as I live.[a] 14 For our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that I must soon leave this earthly life,[b] 15 so I will work hard to make sure you always remember these things after I am gone.
16 For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We saw his majestic splendor with our own eyes 17 when he received honor and glory from God the Father. The voice from the majestic glory of God said to him, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”[c] 18 We ourselves heard that voice from heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.
19 Because of that experience, we have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the prophets. You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place—until the Day dawns, and Christ the Morning Star shines[d] in your hearts. 20 Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding,[e] 21 or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.”
2 Peter 1:12-21 (NLT)
“The fact is, we sometimes read Scripture, thinking of what it ought to say, rather than what it does say.”
Charles Spurgeon
What is the evidence of God’s word being lived out in your life?
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