In a world where reality can be digitally altered, people struggle to distinguish what is fabricated from what is real. The truth seems malleable. For believers, the truth rests on a solid foundation because we know the Bible is the inerrant, inspired, sufficient, and authoritative Word of God. It is our unchanging source for practical instruction in faith and conduct.

Scripture is trustworthy because it is “God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). God inspired imperfect human authors to write His perfect Word, demonstrating that human limitation cannot stop God’s limitless power. Jesus validated Scripture by fulfilling prophecies in every aspect of His sinless life (Matthew 5:17; Hebrews 4:15). He proved He was sent by God through the miracles He performed. Scripture also provides proof of divine authorship through its miraculous composition across forty authors with different backgrounds, fifteen hundred years, three continents, and three languages. It is the most unique, unified, accurate, verifiable, and prophetic book ever written.

In light of this, we as believers are called to build our lives upon God’s Word, allowing it to teach, correct, train, encourage, protect, and sustain us. Fathers need to lead and instruct their families by applying God’s truth to their children’s struggles with sin. Christians need to measure everything against the standard of God’s Word, and not be taken in by the lies of the world. In the same way that God used sinful people to transcribe and transmit His Word, He can use you today to share the truth and shine His light into the darkness. Trust God’s promises, and allow Scripture to transform you into the person God designed you to be.

Getting Started

  1. What is the strangest lie or misinformation you have ever believed?

  2. When you need advice, where do you go for answers? What or whom do you trust most?

Let’s Get Personal

  1. How would you honestly describe your current relationship with the Bible?
  2. What gives you confidence that you can trust God’s Word completely? How does your life demonstrate this confidence?

  3. How would you respond to someone who told you they do not believe the Bible is true?

Take the Next Step

  1. What are a couple of practical changes you could make this week to spend more intentional time in God’s Word?

  2. What decision or situation in your life do you need to evaluate in light of Scripture? What step(s) do you need to take to follow God’s instructions?

  3. Want to dig deeper? Take a look at the following passages: Revelation 22:18-19; Matthew 5:17; Hebrews 4:12, 15; 1 John 2:2; John 14:6; John 17:17; Psalm 119:105, 160, 89; Ephesians 6:4; Proverbs 22:6; Isaiah 55:11; 2 Peter 1:21-22; Jeremiah 36:4, 23; Romans 3:4; 2 Peter 1:3; Luke 16:17; John 10:35; John 18:37; Galatians 1:11.

Renew Your Mind

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.

– Hebrews 4:12