1. Is the Bible Really True? (Part 1)

3. Is the Bible Really True? Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom… (Colossians 3:16)Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom… (Colossians 3:16) “The Word of God is like a lion. You don’t have to defend a lion. All you have to do is let the lion loose, and the lion will defend itself.” - Charles Spurgeon“The Word of God is like a lion. You don’t have to defend a lion. All you have to do is let the lion loose, and the lion will defend itself.” - Charles Spurgeon

4. Is the Bible Really True? How can the Bible be without error if it was written by fallible men?How can the Bible be without error if it was written by fallible men? How reliable are the OT and the NT manuscripts?How reliable are the OT and the NT manuscripts? Hasn’t something been lost over the centuries through copies and translations?Hasn’t something been lost over the centuries through copies and translations?

5. Is the Bible Really True? Is the Bible historically and archaeologically accurate?Is the Bible historically and archaeologically accurate? Are there contradictions in the Bible?Are there contradictions in the Bible? Are there extra-biblical writings about Jesus?Are there extra-biblical writings about Jesus? How were the books of the Bible compiled and are there missing or suppressed gospels?How were the books of the Bible compiled and are there missing or suppressed gospels?

6. Is the Bible Really True? “Men do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself but because it contradicts them.” - E. Paul Hovey“Men do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself but because it contradicts them.” - E. Paul Hovey

7. The Bible The Bible = the bookThe Bible = the book 66 books, written over 1500 years, on three different continents (Asia, Africa, and Europe) by over 40 authors66 books, written over 1500 years, on three different continents (Asia, Africa, and Europe) by over 40 authors The consistency and unity of the Bible reveals its divine origin.The consistency and unity of the Bible reveals its divine origin.

8. Inspiration: God-Breathed 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. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) 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. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

9. Inspiration: God-Breathed “It is written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.’ [Deut. 8:3]” (Matthew 4:4)“It is written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.’ [Deut. 8:3]” (Matthew 4:4)

10. Inspiration: God-Breathed “Inspiration is...God’s superintendence of the human authors so that, using their own individual personalities, they composed and recorded without error His revelation to man in the words of the original autographs.” - Dr. Charles Ryrie, A Survey of Bible Doctrine“Inspiration is...God’s superintendence of the human authors so that, using their own individual personalities, they composed and recorded without error His revelation to man in the words of the original autographs.” - Dr. Charles Ryrie, A Survey of Bible Doctrine

11. Inspiration: God-Breathed If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment. (1 Corinthians 14:37)If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment. (1 Corinthians 14:37)

12. Inspiration: God-Breathed For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe. (1 Thessalonians 2:13)For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe. (1 Thessalonians 2:13)

13. Inspiration: God-Breathed Then the LORD stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me, “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.” (Jeremiah 1:9)Then the LORD stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me, “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.” (Jeremiah 1:9) “Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.” (Acts 1:16)“Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.” (Acts 1:16)

14. Inspiration: God-Breathed 20 But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. (2 Peter 1:20-21) 20 But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. (2 Peter 1:20-21)

15. Inspiration: God-Breathed “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” (John 14:26)“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” (John 14:26)

16. Inspiration: God-Breathed 12 “I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose it to you.” (John 16:12-14) 12 “I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose it to you.” (John 16:12-14)

17. Inspiration: God-Breathed 17 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18 For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished.” (Matthew 5:17-18) 17 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18 For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished.” (Matthew 5:17-18)

19. Inspiration: God-Breathed For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard. (Hebrews 4:2)For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard. (Hebrews 4:2)

20. Inerrancy: Free from Error The sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting. (Psalm 119:160)The sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting. (Psalm 119:160) You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are truth. (Psalm 119:151)You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are truth. (Psalm 119:151) The words of the LORD are pure words; as silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times. (Psalm 12:6)The words of the LORD are pure words; as silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times. (Psalm 12:6)

21. Inerrancy: Free from Error It is impossible for God to lie. (Hebrews 6:18)It is impossible for God to lie. (Hebrews 6:18)

22. Inerrancy: Free from Error 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; (Luke 1:30-32) 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; (Luke 1:30-32)

23. Inerrancy: Free from Error 33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.” (Luke 1:33-35) 33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.” (Luke 1:33-35)

24. Inerrancy: Free from Error “For nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37)“For nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37) 5 Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. 6 Do not add to His words or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar. (Proverbs 30:5-6) 5 Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. 6 Do not add to His words or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar. (Proverbs 30:5-6)

25. Inerrancy: Free from Error Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. (Psalm 119:89)Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. (Psalm 119:89) “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.” (John 17:17)“Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.” (John 17:17) “The Scripture cannot be broken.” (John 10:35)“The Scripture cannot be broken.” (John 10:35)

26. Inerrancy: Free from Error 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. 10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. (Psalm 19:7-10) 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. 10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. (Psalm 19:7-10)

27. Inerrancy: Free from Error 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)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) “The Bible is alive, it speaks to me, it has feet, it runs to me; it has hands it lays hold of me.” - Martin Luther“The Bible is alive, it speaks to me, it has feet, it runs to me; it has hands it lays hold of me.” - Martin Luther

28. Inerrancy: Free from Error For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23)For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23) “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” (John 14:6)“I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” (John 14:6)

29. Inerrancy: Free from Error 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved...” (Acts 16:31)“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved...” (Acts 16:31)

30. Is the Bible Really True? (Part 1)