Can we really trust the Bible? And is asking that question something Christians should be afraid to do?
In week one of Asking for a Friend, Pastor James Grogan kicks off a new series, creating space for honest questions about faith. Christianity doesn't require us to shut down our minds, stop asking questions, or pretend difficult questions have easy answers. Instead, we're invited to approach our questions with honesty, humility, and openness to where God might lead us.
This week, we start with the Bible. What is it, where did it come from, and why have Christians trusted it for generations? James explores the Bible's internal consistency, historical connections, manuscript evidence, archaeology, and fulfilled prophecy as reasons Christians believe Scripture is credible, reliable, and trustworthy.
But trusting the Bible is about more than winning an argument or accumulating knowledge. The goal isn't simply to know the Bible. It's to know the God it reveals. Scripture is meant to form us into the likeness of Jesus, serve as a mirror for our own lives rather than binoculars for judging others, and invite us into the story God is still writing.
Bring your questions. Stay curious. And discover why we can trust Scripture while allowing its truth to challenge, shape, and transform us.
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