Trust the Bible

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, ¹⁷ that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Can we trust the Bible today? A search on Google revealed 40,000 hits for the phrase "Trust the Bible". So there are many articles you can read about how the Bible can be trusted. I would like to focus on the meaning of this verse in 2 Timothy.

In 2 Timothy 3:16 we learn that the Bible is "profitable" and after years of studying it, I can emphatically say it is. For me it has been a beacon of hope during times of trouble. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me", "Love your neighbors as yourself", "Rejoice always", and "God will guard your heart and your mind". These are just a few of the phrases that are profitable and can encourage and carry you. And the instruction - boundless. If you need to understand management? Read how David managed his kingdom or Jesus managed His ministry. If you need to understand marriage? Paul shares with us in Ephesians 5 "Love your wife as Christ loves the Church". The Bible can correctly instruct you on any topic you wish. Yes even science. More scientists every year are becoming convinced by scientific study that the claims of the Bible that the world was created about 6,000 years ago by an Intelligent designer is true.

You can trust the Bible with your life, your eternal life.

Jesus, please forgive me and be my Lord, Amen.