Through the centuries, some have accepted the Bible as true while others have rejected it. Some misunderstand it, and as a result, wrongly apply it. And there are those who, because it contradicts the way they chose to live their lives, simply dismiss what is written as not true.

Awhile back, someone came up with the phrase, “What would Jesus do?” The intention of the phrase was to inspire Christians to follow Christ’s example. Here’s my Jesus question: “What did Jesus think about the written Scriptures?”

It’s very obvious in reading the Gospels that Jesus Christ was very familiar with the written Scriptures. He quoted from the Old Testament often. At times he asked those listening to him if they remembered what was written. He placed a very high value on the written Scriptures by saying, “Thy Word is truth.”

On one occasion, he asked a very intriguing question. In Matthew’s Gospel, in Chapter 22, he said, “… have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying…” That is a very powerful statement! Jesus Christ’s opinion of the written Scriptures was that it is God speaking to you!

According to Jesus Christ, the written Scriptures are not only true, but they are God speaking to you!  Therefore according to Jesus Christ, the Scriptures, (obviously rightly understood) are true words God is speaking to you. That was Jesus’ opinion of the Scriptures. What’s your opinion?

However, if the Bible, rightly understood, is not true, then what will be our standard for truth? Our own feelings? Our current culture? What someone else declares as true?

Our culture today does not promote seeking God’s truth. In so many areas it is a self gratification culture based on feelings and emotions: If it feels good, it must be right; do it! This works for me. I believe it, so it must be true. I need be true to myself. Worship whatever god feels right to you.

So much of our culture focuses on emotions and feelings, not on finding truth. And yet, Jesus Christ said the Scriptures are God speaking to you, and, it is the truth. He also said, “the truth shall make you free.”

Regardless of what anyone and everyone else decides to think and believe, that’s what the Lord Jesus Christ said. And by taking his position, you might find yourself in the minority. But, if you want to know the truth about who God really is and find out what He has to say, then why not put aside feelings, emotions and preconceived ideas and pursue a right understanding of the written Scriptures?

Is the Bible really true? Some may dismiss it as an old book. Some may say that much of it not really relevant for our day and time. Others believe it’s a good moral book, at least the parts that don’t conflict with their own personal beliefs.

It may not be the most popular opinion to have, but according to the Lord Jesus Christ, God’s Word, the written Scriptures, the Bible,  is the truth, and it is God speaking to you.

Mike Verdicchio August 2023

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