Fusion: week of 8/19

FAMILY THEME: PRESERVING THE TRUTH

1 Peter 1:24-25 ; Matthew 24:35 ; 2 Peter 3:15-16 ; 

Matthew 5:18 ; Luke 3:1-2

We know God gave His Word through inspiration; He preserved

His Word accurately so that we can confidently trust It still today.

1.  We Can Trust That the Bible We Read Today is God's Word

     (1 Peter 1:24-25)

     In spite of the attacks of critics, we have strong evidence

     that our copies of God's Word have been preserved

     accurately.

 
2.  The Books of the Bible Have Been Recognized as God's

     Word Correctly 

     (Matthew 24:35 ; 2 Peter 3:15-16)

     The canon of Scripture was determined and verified under

     the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

 
3.  The Bible Has Been Relayed and Recorded Accurately

     (Matthew 5:18)

     God's Word was protected by the careful recording of

     scribes and dedicated copyists.

4.  The Bible Has Been Affirmed Externally

     (Luke 3:1-2)

     Ancient historians and archaeological evidences have

     given additional support to the record of Scripture.