The Bible is the essential document for the Christian life. But how do we know that we can trust what is in it. In this episode of No Apology Necessary, Pastor Mike explains how we got our Bible and responds to critics about it’s veracity.
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Godliness, Greed & God’s Word
We cannot allow ourselves to chase the world’s materialistic symbols of success, knowing they are meaningless and can deceive us into thinking we are doing well in life when we are in fact storing up wrath for ourselves.
The Fear of Bad News
We must recognize human culpability before God when people ignore and reject his saving message because they stubbornly refuse to hear the truth since it is not what they want to hear.
Diversion
It is easy to replace a devoted and obedient submission to Christ with some lesser arrangement in our minds – something that we hope will insulate us from what following Christ may cost.
When the World Doesn't Understand Us
We should expect ongoing confusion about the person and work of Christ – he has always been controversial because the truth demands that he be received as THE Prophet, Priest, and King.
What is Expository Preaching?
Pastor Mike explains what expository preaching is and how it relates to the teaching of the Bible.
God Told Me
How do we discern when God is speaking to us? Pastor Mike looks at what the Bible has to say about how God tells us what he wants.
Learning from the Lord of Life
The Creator and Sustainer of life has inscribed his will in the Bible which should be diligently pursued as the source of truth, direction, and counsel for our lives.
Wants & Genuine Needs
We must see the surpassing importance of the obedience God asks of us compared to the relative unimportance of most of the personal things we ask of him.
The Use of Scripture
In evangelism we must persistently utilize God’s written word, focusing on the gospel’s eternal promises and highlighting its perfect prophetic track record.
The Greatness of the Book
If we love God then we will love the Bible and make it a top priority, because in it we come to know God and are prompted to live a life that pleases him.
When God Speaks
Because God has spoken clearly & authoritatively in creation, Scripture & conscience we must be careful to respond with humility, repentance and obedience.
A Life God Chooses to Bless
As we learn to think and live biblically we experience an increasing sense of joy in light of the security and significance that God grants us in Christ.
The Encouragement of the Scriptures
The Bible is God’s tool to provide us with an encouragement that brings us great confidence and assurance as it guides us to live a life pleasing to God.
The Centrality of Scripture & Expository Preaching
Because God said the cultural climate would become increasingly hostile toward the truth, we must insist all the more that the Bible have preeminence in our church.
Making the Most of Daily Bible Study
Focused time in the Bible is essential for every Christian because it is our objective, sufficient, unchanging and infallible source of truth and guidance from God.
