January 5 2014 Why You Can Believe The Bible (part 1)

Why You Can Believe the Bible part 1

FIVE THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE

1. SKEPTICS ARE A SMALL MINORITY.

2. NON-CHRISTIAN SOURCES CONFIRM THE BASIC DATA OF THE GOSPELS.

The eleven texts discussed in the academic literature are from: Thallus, Mara Bar-Serapion, Tacitus, Pliny the Younger, Suetonius, Lucian of Samosata, two from Josephus Kelsus, two in the Talmud.

3. THE NEW TESTAMENT IS A COLLECTION OF SOURCES.

4.EVIDENCE.

1 Corinthians 15:3-5 “That Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures and that he was buried and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. And that he appeared to Peter and then to the twelve.”

5. ARCHAEOLOGY CONFIRMS THE GOSPELS

December 1 2013 When God Interrupts Your Life

WHEN GOD INTERRUPTS YOUR LIFE

Proverbs 19:21 – You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.

He’s trying to get your attention.
Ps. 81:13 – God says, “I wish my people would listen to Me.”

Prov. 16:25 – There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.

He has a different plan.
Jer. 29:11 – I know what I am planning for you, says the Lord, I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.

I Cor. 2:9 – No one has ever seen, heard, or even imagined what wonderful things God has ready for those who love Him.

He wants you to trust Him.
Rom 8:28 – We know that all that happens to us is working for our good IF we love God and are fitting into His plans.

Jer. 29:13 – God says, “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”

How to Establish a Spiritual Base for My Life

Believe Jesus Christ died on the cross for me and showed He was God by coming back to life. 
I Cor. 15:2-4

Accept God’s free forgiveness for my sins. Rom 3:22

Switch to God’s plan for my life. Mark 1:15; 
Rom. 12:2

Express my desire for Christ to be the director of my life. Rom. 10:9

If you are willing to take these four steps, then pray this simple prayer:

Dear God, I believe You sent Your Son, Jesus, to die for my sins so I can be forgiven. I’m sorry for my sins and I want to live the rest of my life the way You want me to. Please put Your Spirit in my life to direct me. Amen