Choice #2 "I choose the Bible as God's Word"

1) It is inspired
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16


knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
2 Peter 1:20-21


Proof of Inspiration

1. The unity and harmony of the Bible
2. The historical and scientific accuracy of the Bible
3. The Fulfilled prophecies of the Bible
4. The preservation of the Bible


2) It is inerrant

• Without error
Inerrancy states that what is inspired is true or truth.

• With authority
Inerrancy states that what is inspired is authoritative.



What should we do?
1. You should honor the Word of God…
-5 Ezra opened the book. All the people could see him because he was standing above them; and as he opened it, the people all stood up. 6 Ezra praised the LORD, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responded, "Amen! Amen!" Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.
Nehemiah 8

2. You should read the Word of God
I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word. Psalm 119:16

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
Psalm 119:9

"Beginning at Moses and all the prophets, He [the Lord] expounded unto them [the disciples], in all the scriptures, the things concerning himself" (Luke 24:27)


3. You should apply it.
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
James 1:22



4. You should Choose the Bible as God’s Word

Here is why I choose the Bible as God’s word.

1. It has changed my life

2. It has challenged my life.

3. It has brought conviction to my life.

4. It has cemented my life and faith.