Alive and Active?
Sunday, 4/11/21
Hope in Suffering Series - Part 8
Alive and Active?
1 Peter 1:22-25
Romans 15:13 – “Our anchor” – Theme of this series God is our source of Hope… TRUST HIM!
1. Is the Bible the actual word of God and is it Alive and Active?
SCRIPTURE EVIDENCE
- The word of God Lives & endures forever (1 Peter 1:23,25)
- Holy Spirit is divine author and originator of Bible (2 Peter 1:19-21)
- ALL Scripture is given by God = “God Breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16)
- Why so much deception? 2 Timothy 4:3-4
- Word of God = Jesus (John 1:1-5,14)
OTHER SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
- Archaeology consistently confirms the Bible’s historical accuracy
- NO archaeological find has ever conflicted with Bible
- Preservation of manuscripts throughout history
- Eyewitness accounts
- Fulfillment of Prophesy
- How can I know the truth? John 8:31-32
Hebrews 4:12 = the word of God is ALIVE and ACTIVE
- Bible is living and always at work
- His word never comes back void, always accomplishes His purpose
2. Are you Alive and Active?
- 2 types of people in world – saved and lost
- Alive = born again, only 1 way to heaven (John 14:6)
- Active = at work for Jesus (James 1:22) – Be a “doer” of the word
Is your faith active?
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