Andy Woods

Bayside Community Church

May 21, 2006


CHRIST’S HIGH VIEW OF SCRIPTURE1


  1. Introduction (Gen 3:1; Jude 3)

    1. Liberal attacks on God’s word

    2. Evangelical waning confidence in God’s word

  2. What did Christ believe about the Scripture?

    1. Scripture is written by men and yet inspired by God (Matt 22:43; John 10:34-45; 16:12-13)

    2. All Scripture is God’s word (Matt 23:35; 4:4; 5:18)

    3. Scripture is without error (John 17:17)

    4. Scripture is historically accurate (Matt 19:3-6; 12:40; Luke 17:26-30)

    5. Scripture would never fail (Luke 16:17; John 10:35)

    6. Scripture is the highest authority (Matt 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13)

    7. Scripture is capable of sustaining a person during his darkest hour (Luke 23:46; Ps 119:105; Job 23:12)

  3. Conclusion

    1. What do you rely on during life’s trials?

    2. What is your view of Scripture?

    3. What role does Scripture play in your life?






1 Adapted from Steven Lawson, Faith under Fire (Wheaton: Crossway, 1995), 80-91.