can i trust my bible? 1peter 1:22-25. a “how to” book for life philosophies indulge pleasure...
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Can I TrustMy Bible?
1Peter 1:22-25
A “How To” Book For Life
PhilosophiesIndulge Pleasure & Deny Pleasure
SciencesExplain Mind, its Health & Illness
Contradictions & DisagreementsBring uncertainty
Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring 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 off, But the word of the Lord endures forever.“And this is the word which was preached to you.
1Peter 1:22-25
A “How To” Book For Life
The Bible
Many have tried to suppress & destroy it, yet
it remains
After almost 2000 yearsis it still trustworthy?
Historical Evidences40 Different Writers
1500-1600 years
Educated & Political MenShepherds & Fishermen
Nomads & CitizensHebrew & Greek
Historical EvidencesConsistent Message
Teaches ConsistentWay of Life
Unchanging God
Written inCommon Languages
Textual EvidencesEvery Test Proves It True
Dead Sea ScrollsProved accuracy of OT
1000s of Copies
Homer's Iliad – 900bc – 400bc – 500yrs – 643
NT – 40-100ad – 125ad – 25-85yrs – 24,633
Author Is Trustworthy
Comes Down To Belief
Do You Believe God Is?
So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
2Peter 1:19-21
Author Is Trustworthy
Comes Down To Belief
Do You Believe God Is?
You Can Trust His Word
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
2Timothy 3:16-17
Trust The Bible
No Other BookComes Close
No Other BookHas Authority