Category Archives: authority of Scripture

What do we do with difficult Scripture passages?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

I could tell he was reluctant to ask his question, but I encouraged him that any sincere question was welcome. He seemed shocked at himself for actually expressing his doubt aloud, but he blurted out anyway: “I just don’t understand … Continue reading →

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Why we can trust the Bible

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

If I asked you, “Why do you believe the Bible?” some of you might respond by sharing your personal experiences, how the Holy Spirit confirmed the truth of God’s Word within your spirit. You might describe how he helped you … Continue reading →

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The Bible: Are we really reading what they wrote?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Did you ever play the game ‘telephone’? That’s where you sit in a circle, and the first person whispers some nonsensical phrase to the next person, something like: “Sally sold all her shells.” Each person whispers it—only once!—to the next person until … Continue reading →

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A matter of faith: Believing the Bible

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Our church’s study time is interactive. I often ask for a response from the people, and they can raise their hands and ask questions during the teaching. This past Sunday, the interaction got a little more intense than usual. There … Continue reading →

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