“Who do you trust?”
Dear Friend of the Ministry,
An old game show on early television used to ask, “Who do you trust?”
That’s a great question because it is so relevant. In fact, it’s being asked today about the very doctrines on which our Christian faith rests. The problem is, it’s being answered by some of the wrong people.
And the answers they are giving out definitely do not gel with what we have been taught to believe about the Bible . . . about the apostles . . . about the Person of Jesus Himself!
Who can be trusted in matters of faith and doctrine and who can’t? That is a major issue today, largely because of the ongoing flap over The Da Vinci Code book and movie.
Before I say more on that, let’s be very clear. Being trustworthy in the things of God did not suddenly become important because some novel with a far-out plot made a big splash. Trust has always been the lifeblood of the Christian faith and the gospel ministry.
Case in point: the apostle Paul. On one occasion when he was on trial for preaching Christ, Paul spoke these passionate words: "I utter words of sober truth. For the king knows about these matters, and I speak to him also with confidence . . ." (Acts 26:25 – 26).
And here is Paul to the Thessalonians: "For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit; but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak not as pleasing men, but God . . ." (1 Thessalonians 2:3 – 4).
We can trust the apostles who told us the truth about Jesus. We can trust the faithful men of God who received the Scriptures, preserved them, and passed them on — all the way to you and me. We can trust the line of orthodoxy that goes all the way back through the early church to the apostles and to Jesus Himself.
Let me bring it closer to home. Without hesitation or apology, I want to add that you can trust Insight for Living!
Since day one, we have been committed to communicating the truths of Scripture and the person of Jesus Christ in an accurate, clear, and practical manner.
Why am I talking about trust today? Because what is happening with The Da Vinci Code and other questionable issues makes it more important than ever that you build your spiritual life on a firm foundation of solid Bible teaching and reliable application. With absolute confidence in the Scriptures, I’ll always preach the truth of God "which was once for all handed down to the saints" (Jude 1:3).
Having a solid foundation is crucial because there will always be people out there trying to shake you from it.
The history of the early church and the formation of our Bible is a fascinating true story of heroes and heretics, to be sure. But it’s far more. It’s a story you need to know so you can be certain of what you believe.
Thankful for your trust,
Charles R. Swindoll
An old game show on early television used to ask, “Who do you trust?”
That’s a great question because it is so relevant. In fact, it’s being asked today about the very doctrines on which our Christian faith rests. The problem is, it’s being answered by some of the wrong people.
And the answers they are giving out definitely do not gel with what we have been taught to believe about the Bible . . . about the apostles . . . about the Person of Jesus Himself!
Who can be trusted in matters of faith and doctrine and who can’t? That is a major issue today, largely because of the ongoing flap over The Da Vinci Code book and movie.
Before I say more on that, let’s be very clear. Being trustworthy in the things of God did not suddenly become important because some novel with a far-out plot made a big splash. Trust has always been the lifeblood of the Christian faith and the gospel ministry.
Case in point: the apostle Paul. On one occasion when he was on trial for preaching Christ, Paul spoke these passionate words: "I utter words of sober truth. For the king knows about these matters, and I speak to him also with confidence . . ." (Acts 26:25 – 26).
And here is Paul to the Thessalonians: "For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit; but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak not as pleasing men, but God . . ." (1 Thessalonians 2:3 – 4).
We can trust the apostles who told us the truth about Jesus. We can trust the faithful men of God who received the Scriptures, preserved them, and passed them on — all the way to you and me. We can trust the line of orthodoxy that goes all the way back through the early church to the apostles and to Jesus Himself.
Let me bring it closer to home. Without hesitation or apology, I want to add that you can trust Insight for Living!
Since day one, we have been committed to communicating the truths of Scripture and the person of Jesus Christ in an accurate, clear, and practical manner.
Why am I talking about trust today? Because what is happening with The Da Vinci Code and other questionable issues makes it more important than ever that you build your spiritual life on a firm foundation of solid Bible teaching and reliable application. With absolute confidence in the Scriptures, I’ll always preach the truth of God "which was once for all handed down to the saints" (Jude 1:3).
Having a solid foundation is crucial because there will always be people out there trying to shake you from it.
The history of the early church and the formation of our Bible is a fascinating true story of heroes and heretics, to be sure. But it’s far more. It’s a story you need to know so you can be certain of what you believe.
Thankful for your trust,
Charles R. Swindoll
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