Is The Bible Outdated?
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. —Hebrews 13:8
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. —Romans 15:4
1 . Recognize Scripture’s
Since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the good news that was preached to you. —1 Peter 1:23–25
Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. —Psalm 119:89
2 . Rely on Scripture’s
The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. —Psalm 119:160
F.A.C.T.S.
… they have pierced my hands and feet—I can count all my bones— they stare and gloat over me; they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots. —Psalm 22:16–18
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast; —Psalm 22:14
For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. —2 Peter 1:21
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. —Luke 24:27
If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. —John 8:31–32
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. —1 Corinthians 10:31
3 . Respond To Scripture’s
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar. —Proverbs 30:5–6
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. —Genesis 1:27
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. —Matthew 5:17–18
3 Categories of Old Testament Law:
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. —Hebrews 4:12
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What’s Your Next Step?
• Recognize Scripture’s Resilience
• Rely on Scripture’s Reliability
• Respond To Scripture’s Relevance