Yes, We Have God's Words

I. Introduction (Psalm 119:89)

“For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.”

A. The Question Many Ask

1. How do we know the Bible is accurate?
2. Hasn’t it been changed over time?
3. Can we really trust it?

B. The Answer: Yes, We Have God’s Words!

1. Settled in heaven
2. Preserved on earth
3. Available to us today

II. Why We Can Be Confident

A. God Promised to Preserve His Word

1. Psalm 12:6,7 - preserved forever
2. Isaiah 40:8 - stands forever
3. Matthew 24:35 - shall not pass away

B. The Evidence Supports It

1. Thousands of manuscripts
2. Remarkable agreement
3. Archaeological confirmation

C. It Works

1. It saves souls
2. It changes lives
3. It does what it claims

III. Answering the Skeptics

A. “It’s Been Changed So Many Times”

1. Actually, remarkably stable
2. Comparison shows consistency
3. Minor variants don’t affect doctrine

B. “It’s Just a Human Book”

1. Fulfilled prophecy proves otherwise
2. Unity across 66 books, 40 authors, 1,500 years
3. Effects that no human book produces

C. “It Contains Contradictions”

1. Apparent, not real
2. Usually misunderstanding
3. Deeper study resolves them

IV. What This Means for Us

A. We Can Trust It Completely

1. For salvation
2. For guidance
3. For doctrine

B. We Should Read It Regularly

1. It’s God speaking to us
2. We have access to His words
3. What a privilege!

C. We Must Obey It Faithfully

1. It’s not just information
2. It demands response
3. It requires obedience

V. Treasure What You Have

A. Many Died for This Book

1. Martyrs throughout history
2. Translators who gave their lives
3. Believers who preserved it

B. Many Today Don’t Have It

1. Unreached languages
2. Restricted countries
3. We are privileged

C. Don’t Take It for Granted

1. Read it daily
2. Cherish it deeply
3. Share it freely

Conclusion

Yes, we have God’s words. The Bible you hold is trustworthy, reliable, and true. Thank God for it. Read it. Believe it. Live by it.