Evergreen Christian Community

Can we trust this book to be what it says it is—a story of God’s plan for us?Luke 1:1–41 Thessalonians 2:13John 20:31The Big Idea: You can trust God, and you can trust His word1. Why Has It Not Been Trusted?Perceptions and Misunderstandings• Preconceptions• Misunderstood contexts 2. Why CAN It be Trusted?The Historical Accuracy of God’s Word• There is eyewitness testimony• The biographies (gospels) and letters were accurately preserved• There is credible evidence outside of biographies• Archaeological evidence still confirms the reality of JesusTransformed LivesIf the Bible has been used to hurt you, it breaks the heart of God. God’s word may convict, but it is always used to bring us healing.1 Thessalonians 2:13Trust will always require an element of faith.“Men do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself, but because it contradicts them.” –E. Paul HoveyResponse:• Spend this week meditating on the trustworthiness of God. Psalm 1:1-3• Choose a challenging passage in the Bible and study it to gain oth