The Promise of Preservation - The Attack

Описание: This sermon continues our series on "The Promise of Preservation," focusing on the intentional attack on God's Word. We explore how God has protected and preserved His very words for us, particularly in the English language.

Many believers find the landscape of biblical authority and translation confusing, often struggling to reconcile their faith with the multitude of Bible versions. While Christians generally believe God's Word on most matters, there's often a disconnect regarding His preservation of Scripture, leading to uncertainty about where the true words of the Lord can be found.

This message clarifies that the perversion and corruption of God's Word are intentional, designed to make us miss His true words. We trace Satan's methods, beginning with his deception of Eve in Genesis 3, where he questioned, denied, and altered God's commands, forming the foundation of textual criticism. The sermon reveals how Satan's desire for exaltation, wanting to hold the position God's Word holds (Psalm 138:2), drives this attack. Furthermore, it exposes how formal education, particularly through philosophies like Hegel's dialectical method, has been used to attack the authority, reliability, sufficiency, and preservation of Scripture, leading to a focus on human wisdom over godly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:20).

Understanding this ongoing spiritual warfare is crucial for believers. By recognizing Satan's devices and standing on the truth of God's preserved Word, we can avoid being tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine (Ephesians 4:14) and be equipped to fight for the perfect and preserved Word of God.

Check out the full message to gain a deeper understanding of this vital battle for the Bible.