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Biblical Infallibility
The Bible's Claims for Itself
I. When talking about whether we can trust the Bible or not, it may seem strange to turn to the very book we are considering.
A. We want to show that it is not a optional belief.
B. The Bible claims to be infallible. If it is not in all cases, then the whole book is not inspired.
II. What the Bible claims:
A. All scripture is God-breathed - II Tim. 3:16
1. It comes directly from God.
2. It encompasses the entire Bible.
B. The scriptures are permanent.
1. John 10:35 - The scriptures cannot be broken. Cannot be found false.
2. Matt. 5:18 - The law would not pass away until it's purpose was fulfilled.
3. Matt. 24:35 - Jesus' words would out last this universe.
C. The scriptures are the revelation of God
1. Heb 3:7 - Quotes Psalms 95:7-11 and attributes it to the Holy Spirit
2. Matt. 22:43 - David in the Spirit wrote Ps. 110:1
3. I Pet. 1:19-21 - Prophecies came from God, not man
D. The very words of God were given to the prophets to speak
1. Jer. 1:9 - God put his words in Jeremiah's mouth
2. I Cor 2:13 - We speak in words that the Spirit teaches
E. God cannot lie
1. Heb 6:18 - God cannot lie
2. Num 23:19 - Unlike man, God keeps his word
F. God's people are not to lie
1. Ex. 20:16 - A part of the Ten Commandments
2. Eph 4:25 - Put away lying
3. Rev. 21:8 - Liars will go to Hell.
4. While men may ignore God and lie, the followers of God will try not to. These are the men God used to reveal his word.
III. What Jesus said about the scriptures
A. Jesus was God in the flesh - John 1:1,14
1. We can trust him since God cannot lie.
2. Jesus believed in the absolute integrity of the Old Testament
B. The scriptures were of divine origins
1. Matt. 22:43 - Jesus said David was inspired.
2. Matt. 4 - Jesus rebuked Satan with the scriptures say of them "It is written..."
3. Frequently Jesus refers to the scriptures with the phrases "the Sprit says", "God says", "hear the words of the Lord."
C. Even minute matters were important
1. Mt. 5:18 - Not a jot or a tittle would pass away
2. A small incident in Solomon's life shows the condemnation of the Jews - Mt. 12:42
3. Luke 17:27 - The flood was important
4. Luke 17:32 - What happened to Lot's wife was important
5. The very wording was important to Paul - Gal. 3:16. And people sometimes think we are picky!
D. No doubt is ever expressed that the scriptures are true
IV. We are not done yet
A. Just because somethings claims to be true doesn't make it so.
B. Many false teachers claim truth, but they don't have it.
C. We need to see if the Bible measures up to its own claims.
D. Are we convinced that God has given his revelation to mankind to save them from their sins?
1. James 1:21 - Able to save your souls
2. II Tim 3:15 - For salvation
E. Next time we will look at the arguments against the Bible in detail
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