❓ CAN I REALLY TRUST THE BIBLE? – Asking for a Friend: Part 2
Big Idea: The Bible isn’t a myth, a game of telephone, or a human invention—it’s a historically reliable record of how God has revealed Himself.

For many, the Bible feels like an outdated book full of contradictions, myths, or mistranslations. Others wonder: “Wasn’t it written long after the events happened?” or “Hasn’t it been changed over time?”

In Part 2 of Asking for a Friend, Pastor Drew takes an honest look at the Bible’s reliability—and why the Gospels, in particular, stand out as trustworthy historical documents. If you’ve ever had doubts about the Bible or been told it can’t be trusted, this message is for you.

📖 Key Scriptures:
Luke 1:1–4 – “Carefully investigated from eyewitnesses…”
2 Timothy 3:16–17 – God-breathed and useful
John 20:30–31 – Written so you may believe
Romans 1:19–20 – Evidence is everywhere
Acts 17:22–31 – A reasoned case
Psalm 19:1–4 – God’s glory in creation

📚 5 Common Objections Tackled:
❌ “The Bible was written too long after the events.”
❌ “It’s just been copied and changed too many times.”
❌ “It’s full of contradictions and myths.”
❌ “It’s a product of power-hungry institutions.”
❌ “Ancient means unreliable.”
✔️ But what if it’s not only believable… but trustworthy?

🔍 Why the Bible Stands Apart:
✅ Historical Reliability – Thousands of early manuscripts confirm accuracy
✅ Eyewitness Accounts – Written during the lifetime of those who saw it
✅ Undesigned Coincidences – Accidental details that fit across Gospels
✅ No Doctrinal Changes – Variants don’t change core truths
✅ It Invites Questions – The Bible doesn’t fear your doubt—it welcomes it

💬 Sticky Truths from This Message:
▶ “The Bible was written not to push religion, but to introduce a Person.”
▶ “The Gospels sound more like eyewitness journalism than myth.”
▶ “You don’t have to turn off your brain to trust the Bible.”
▶ “If faith is trust built on evidence, the Bible is stronger than you think.”

🙏 Challenge:
Don’t take someone else’s word for it. Read it for yourself. Ask honest questions. Test it. The Bible doesn’t crumble under scrutiny—it shines.

🎯 Key Takeaway:
You don’t have to ignore your doubts to trust the Bible. Just be honest enough to explore the evidence.