Essential Doctrine Series
The Introduction
Why the Bible is trustworthy:
1. Its construction is unique.
2. It is the most consistent standard through time.
3. It is unstoppable in its existence.
4. It is brutally honest about its heroes.
5. Its prophecies come true.
6. It has changed millions of lives.
7. People died for the most outrageous claim of this book.
8. Archeology is proving it more and more.
9. As we read it, we become more convinced it is God’s words.
10. It says that it is God’s words
a. Of the OT - 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21
b. Of the NT – 2 Peter 3:15-16; 1 Cor. 14:37
And since it is the Word of God, it bears his attributes:
1. True
2. Timeless
3. Inerrant
4. Infallible
5. Unchangeable
6. Incorruptible
7. Holy
