PASTOR JUSTIN WERVEN | BEULAH CAMPUS PASTOR
The integrity of God's word is one of the most important doctrines in the Christian faith. It is the belief that the Bible is completely true and trustworthy, from beginning to end. This belief is based on the fact that the Bible is the inspired word of God.
The Bible tells us that God spoke to human authors through the Holy Spirit, and that these authors wrote down what God said exactly as they heard it. This means that the Bible is not simply the product of human thought or imagination. It is the very word of God, and it is therefore completely reliable and trustworthy.
The integrity of God's word is essential for our faith.
If the Bible is not true, then our faith is built on a foundation of sand. But because we know that the Bible is true, we can have confidence in our faith. We can trust that the Bible is a reliable guide for our lives, and that it will never lead us astray.
The integrity of God's word is also essential for our hope. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that he died on the cross to pay for our sins. If the Bible is not true, then there is no hope for us. But because we know that the Bible is true, we can have hope for the future. We can know that Jesus Christ died for us, and that he rose from the dead to give us eternal life.
The integrity of God's word is a precious gift. It is a gift that we should cherish and protect. We should read the Bible regularly, and we should meditate on its truths. We should also share the Bible with others, so that they too can know the truth of God's word.
Here are some additional reasons why the integrity of God's word is so important:
If we believe that the Bible is not true, then we have no basis for our faith, no guidance for our lives, and no hope for the future. But because we know that the Bible is true, we can have confidence in our faith, hope for the future, and live a godly life.
Dive into His word and you will forever be changed.