Today’s Scripture
2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:16, 20-21
If you are not actively defending and growing your faith, you are
The destabilization of the Christian’s faith lies in the
Many Christians have traded the truth of God’s Word for a watered down spiritual Jello that will not bolster their faith, it will bury it.
When you dilute the Truth of God’s Word, you are planting weed seeds that will eventually choke out your
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
2 Peter 1:16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty.
20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
1. MANUSCRIPT Evidence
Even if we had no manuscripts, virtually the entire New Testament could be reconstructed from quotations of the early church fathers.
2. ARCHAEOLOGICAL Evidence.
3. PROPHETIC Evidence
The most important thing about the TRUTH of God’s Word is how you
John 20:30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.
2. Discuss in a Life Group
DISCUSS:
Do you know anyone who has “walked away” from their faith because they didn’t agree with the Bible in some ways?
Why do we need to guard our faith and the truth of God’s Word so persistently?
Which of the “Evidences” on the veracity of the Bible spoke most to you? Why?
What will you do differently going forward to keep God’s Word invaluable to your faith and life?
3. Pray Together
Pray for each other and record any prayer requests here.