Ephesians 5:26 declares that what makes the church beautiful is the thorough washing of the Bride (of Christ) by the Word of God. Proverbs 4:23, tells us to guard our heart—because it is prone to evil.So the way you do that is by a thorough washing of the mind in the scriptures.

Fidelity to the Word of God is not foolish and mindless following—it is the humble awareness that truth is bigger than my mind, my feelings, and my investigation. Be loyal to the Word for it is the pathway to personal transformation: Romans 12:2.

Before You Go

Is the Bible True

2 Timothy 3:14-17

I can trust the Bible because of...

1. Its continuity

v. 14, "But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you."

2. Its content

v15b, "...they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus."

3. Its consistency

v16a, "All scripture is inspired by God..."

Greek word - theopneustos

4. Its correctness

The first attack on Scripture was, "Did God really say...?"