Why Should We Trust the Bible?
Let’s Talk About It Series! Pt. 8
In a world full of voices, opinions, philosophies, and endless information, one question still rises above them all: Can we trust the Bible? For thousands of years, the Scriptures have been affirmed, attacked, defended, dismissed, cherished, questioned, and embraced. And yet—here it stands. Still read. Still changing lives. Still speaking with clarity, conviction, and supernatural consistency.
As a church, we believe the Bible is not just an old religious document. It’s the living Word of God, breathed out by the Spirit and anchored in truth. But belief doesn’t come from feelings alone—Scripture gives us reasons, history gives us confirmation, and Jesus gives us confidence. Let’s talk about three truths about why Christians can trust the Bible.
The Bible Claims to Be From God
2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; John 14:26
The Bible is not shy about its origin. It declares openly that it is not the invention of human imagination or the product of human will. Scripture tells us holy men spoke as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. That means the Bible didn’t just come through human authors—it came from God.
Paul writes that all Scripture is God-breathed, meaning every word—from Genesis to Revelation—has divine life in it. Jesus Himself promised that the Holy Spirit would guide His followers, remind them of His teachings, and preserve His truth. From the beginning, the Bible has identified itself as God’s voice to humanity.
The Bible Seems to Be From God
Voltaire once mocked Christianity saying, “A hundred years from my death the Bible will be a museum piece.” Fam… that was 1776, and the Bible today is the most printed, most translated, most distributed, and most influential book in human history. Voltaire’s own house? Later used to store Bibles for distribution. God has jokes.
Jesus said, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” - Matthew 24:35
And history has proven Him right.
Every empire that tried to silence Scripture has crumbled. Every critic has been forgotten. But the Word of God remains. It outlasts kingdoms, cultures, and centuries. It still convicts hearts. It still transforms lives. It still speaks truth in a world searching for truth.
The Bible Proves to Be From God
Isaiah 40:22; Jeremiah 33:22; Leviticus 13:5; Luke 24:27; John 5:39; Mark 10:45
Creation echoes what Scripture has already declared. Scientists like Johannes Kepler recognized that science is simply “thinking God’s thoughts after Him.”
Long before humanity understood astronomy, Scripture said the earth was round.
Long before telescopes, Scripture said the stars were too numerous to count.
Long before modern medicine, Scripture described quarantine procedures.
And beyond science, the Bible contains one supernatural thread woven through every book: Jesus Christ.
From Moses to the prophets to the psalms, Scripture consistently points to a Savior. Jesus said the Scriptures testify of Him, and when He rose from the grave, He opened the disciples’ eyes to see Him on every page.
The unity of the Bible—66 books, 40 authors, written over 1,500 years in different places, cultures, and languages—yet telling one unfolding story of redemption… that unity itself is miraculous.
So why does this matter?
Because if the Bible is truly God’s Word, then we can build our lives on it. We can trust it when culture shifts. We can lean on it when emotions fail. We can obey it when life gets confusing. The Scriptures do not just inform us—they transform us. They lead us to Jesus, equip us for good works, strengthen us in trials, and anchor us in truth.
As a church family, we stand on this truth with confidence: God’s Word is trustworthy, powerful, eternal, and alive. And as we read it, study it, and obey it, we learn not only about God… but how to walk with Him.