Do You Trust the Bible?

This message explains what the Bible is and why it matters, emphasizing that everyone builds their life on some source of truth, whether they realize it or not. The Bible is presented not as a single book, but as an anthology of 66 writings authored by about 40 people over 1,500 years, across three continents and languages, yet unified around God’s revelation of Himself. Unlike culture—which constantly shifts—the Bible provides a stable foundation for truth, guidance, and meaning. This message teaches that Scripture is “God-breathed,” meaning God revealed Himself to people and inspired them to record His message so others could know Him, making the Bible both deeply human in its writing and divine in its origin.

This message then puts the Bible to the test, asking whether it can truly be trusted. It highlights the Bible’s unmatched ability to predict future events, the extraordinary volume and accuracy of its manuscript evidence, and the unusually short time between historical events and their written accounts—far surpassing other ancient texts that are widely accepted as reliable. Using legal reasoning and historical examples, including the work of skeptic-turned-believer Simon Greenleaf, the message argues that the Bible has endured more scrutiny than any other piece of literature and has consistently proven trustworthy. The message concludes by calling believers to do something with that truth: to build their lives on Scripture, learn God’s Word to know God’s way, and allow the Bible to shape identity, purpose, and daily living as God’s authoritative revelation to humanity.