Rooted in the Word // The Authority of the Bible

Josh Stalnaker | Jan 18 2026 “Who’s in charge here?” That’s a question we might ask in all sorts of areas of life. But it’s also a question we should each ask of our lives as a whole. God’s word is meant to be the final authority in our lives—He alone has the right to say what is true, good, and right. Since the very beginning we’ve struggled with trusting God’s authority and we are prone to live in all sorts of ways that undermine His authority, But the truth is, God’s Word is final because He is God. But He is also good. And so His authoritative word is always good for us. Like a loving Father who sets boundaries to keep His children safe, God’s commands are meant to help us thrive—not to harm or hurt us. Living under God’s Word brings life and flourishing but denying it or ignoring it leads to destruction and death. And God’s Word isn’t just advice we can choose to follow or ignore—it’s an authoritative word that demands a response. We are invited to trust it fully, believe all it teaches, and obey all it requires, knowing that His Word is for our good.