The Word of God 2

Hello Everyone,

Do Not Neglect God’s Word

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.  John 1:1-2, 14

I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Psalms 119:16

THE BIBLE IS INSPIRED

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

theopneustos (theh-op'-nyoo-stos); divinely breathed, given by inspiration of God.

IS THE BIBLE RELIABLE?

1)  THE INTERNAL TEST

DO THE WRITERS OF THE BIBLE CLAIM THEIR WRITINGS ARE TRUE?

We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 2 Peter 1:16

2)  THE EXTERNAL TEST

WHAT DOES OUTSIDE EVIDENCE SAY ABOUT THE BIBLE?

"It may be stated categorically that no archaeological discovery has ever controverted a biblical reference." Nelson Glueck,

3)  THE ACCURACY TEST

Let’s just look at the PROPHECIES ABOUT CHRIST

                                   

                  

	OT Prophecy	NT FULFILLMENT
Born of a Virgin	Isa 7:14	Matt 1:25
Born in Bethlehem	Micah 5:2	Matt 2:1-2
Anointed by the Spirit	Isa 11:2	Matt 3:16
Rides Triumphantly on Donkey	Zech 9:9	John 12:14-15
Betrayed By Friend	Ps 41:9	Matt 26:48-49
Silent Before Accusers	Isa 53:7	Matt 27:12
Beaten and Spat Upon	Isa 50:6	Matt 26:67
Cast Lots for Clothing	Ps 22:18	John 19:23-24
Crucified With Criminals	Isa 53:12	Mark 15:27
Given Vinegar to Drink	Ps 69:21	John 19:28-30
Forsaken By God	Ps 22:1	Matt 27:46
Pierced For Our Sins	Isa 53:5	John 19:34-35
His Bones Will Not Be Broken	Ps 34:20	John 19:33
The Day Turns Dark	Amos 8:9	Matt 27:45
He Will Rise Again	Ps 118:17-18	Mark 16:6-8

 

PROPHECIES YET TO BE FULFILLED

1 Thess 4:16-17

Rev 19:11-16

Rev 7:9-12

Greater Things Are Still To Come!

Pastor Phil