Can We Trust the Word of God? // Where Grace Begins: Wk 02

In this powerful exploration Pastor Donny challenges us to confront a fundamental question that shapes every aspect of our lives: Can we truly trust the Bible? Drawing from 2 Peter 1:16-21, we're reminded that Scripture isn't based on cleverly devised myths but on eyewitness testimony of God's majesty. The message walks us through compelling evidence that the Bible is the most reliable collection of ancient writings in existence, with over 24,000 manuscript copies of the New Testament alone and a time gap of only 50 years between original authorship and earliest copies. Compare this to other ancient texts like Plato's writings with 210 copies and a 1,300-year gap, and we see the Bible stands unmatched in historical reliability. Over 23,000 archaeological digs have never disproven a single biblical fact. But here's where it gets personal: the real struggle isn't whether Jesus died for us, it's whether we'll live for Him. We want a Savior who forgives us while we stay in control, but God calls us to complete surrender. The Bible speaks into every area of our lives—our marriages, money, sexuality, anger, and priorities. If this book is truly God's Word, and the evidence overwhelmingly confirms it is, then our response cannot be selective obedience. We don't get to stand over Scripture and decide which parts we like; we must sit under it and let God speak. The question isn't just can we trust the Bible, but will we obey it?