2. Weaving together threads of faith and practice

4. Christianity The Bible Is the Bible true?

5. Christianity The Bible 2 Timothy 3:1-17

6. Christianity The Bible The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, "When Pharaoh says to you, 'Perform a miracle,' then say to Aaron, 'Take your staff and throw it down before Pharaoh,' and it will become a snake." So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did just as the LORD commanded. Aaron threw his staff down in front of Pharaoh and his officials, and it became a snake. Pharaoh then summoned wise men and sorcerers, and the Egyptian magicians also did the same things by their secret arts: Each one threw down his staff and it became a snake. But Aaron's staff swallowed up their staffs. Yet Pharaoh's heart became hard and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said. Exodus 7:8-13

7. Christianity The Bible And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:24-26

8. Christianity The Bible Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. 2 Timothy 2:7

9. Christianity The Bible 2 Timothy 3:1-17

10. Christianity The Bible I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. 2 Timothy 1:5

11. Christianity The Bible 2 Timothy 3:1-17

13. René Descartes 1596–1650

14. Christianity The Bible I doubt, therefore I think, therefore I am dubito, ergo cogito, ergo sum

16. Christianity The Bible “The captain may, by simply moving an electric switch, instantly close the doors throughout and make the vessel practically unsinkable.” Belfast Morning News, 1911

17. Christianity The Bible “I cannot imagine any condition which would cause a ship to founder. I cannot conceive of any vital disaster happening to this vessel. Modern shipbuilding has gone beyond that.” Captain Edward J. Smith

20. Christianity The Bible 2 Peter 1:16-2:3

21. Christianity The Bible Because the Bible is the inspired Word of God,

22. Christianity The Bible Because the Bible is the inspired Word of God, it is without error

23. Christianity The Bible Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17

25. Christianity The Bible God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? Numbers 23:19

26. Christianity The Bible Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness-- a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, Titus 1:1-2

27. Christianity The Bible God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged. Hebrews 6:18

28. Christianity The Bible God does not deceive or lie

30. Christianity The Bible From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth-- he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. Psalm 33:13-15

31. Christianity The Bible For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:12-13

32. Christianity The Bible God is never mistaken

34. Christianity The Bible Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws. Psalm 119:43

35. Christianity The Bible All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. Psalm 119:160

36. Christianity The Bible Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true. Psalm 119:142

37. Christianity The Bible Yet you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. Psalm 119:151

38. Christianity The Bible Not at all! Let God be true, and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that you may be proved right when you speak and prevail when you judge.” Romans 3:4 quoting Psalm 51:4

39. Christianity The Bible God’s word is true