To automatically fill in the blanks, click the blue check next to the fill-in field. Is There Evidence For The Bible? What the Bible claims about itself: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Peter 1:16-21, John 17:17, James 1:22, Romans 1:16, Hebrews 4:12 The Bible claims that it is: Inspired by , The absolute , The ultimate , and , All- . If any of these are , then we owe it to ourselves to seriously this . Can we trust the accuracy of the text? Book Date Written Earliest Copies Time Gap No. of Copies Iliad by Homer 800 BC 400 BC 400 yrs Plato 400 BC 900 AD 1300 yrs Gallic Wars by Caesar 100-44 BC 900 AD 1000 yrs History of Rome by Livy 59-17 AD 4th Century 400 yrs 10th Century 1000 yrs New Testament 50-100 AD 130 AD 50 yrs 200 AD 100 yrs 250 AD 150 yrs 325 AD 225 yrs 400-500 AD 400 yrs From Evidence That Demands A Verdict by Josh McDowell It is and accurate. 1947 Dead Sea Scrolls: Isaiah 53 from 125 BC has 166 words. Differences: 17 letters, 10 spellings, 4 conjunctions, 3 added words = light… “he shall see ___ of life” What is in the Bible? Old Testament Books New Testament Books Teaching Series Sources: The Problem of God by Mark Clark - The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell - Enduring Word Commentary by David Guzik (free online) - The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel - Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis - Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem The best way to connect with us is the Connection Card in the bulletin. For the Digital Bulletin, visit myncc.info. Support Our Ministry If you found this message beneficial and you would like to help continue our ministries, we would be grateful for your support. Go to northcoastchurch.com/give DISCUSSION GUIDE These questions are designed to help groups discuss the weekend teaching while building relationships with each other and applying God’s Word to our lives. January 11,2025 | 2 Timothy 3: 14-17 WARM UP Your first meeting is designed for getting acquainted, connecting and enjoying a meal together, and discussing how to make your Life Group meetings great! The questions have been shortened this week to allow ample time for this. Each week, “Warm Up” questions help us break the ice, get to know each other, get the conversation started, and/or share our initial impressions from the weekend’s message. What was the most memorable part of your holiday season? This can be a funny story, a favorite tradition, a gift you received, or anything else that comes to mind. What are some reasons you joined a Life Group, and what are you looking forward to this quarter? KNOW IT Each week, “Know It” questions help us understand or further unpack the Scripture from the message. Read 2 Timothy 3:14-17. List some ways the Bible can help “equip” you in your faith. Does anything jump out at you? SHARE IT Each week, “Share It” questions help us reflect and share our personal life experiences about the topic at hand, considering how it works or has worked out in our lives. Have you had an experience when you realized the Bible was truly alive and powerful because of the impact it had on your life? Are there any resources that have helped you better understand the Bible and do what it says? If so, share them with the group. LIVE IT Each week, “Live It” questions help us think through how we can apply the topic or put it into action in our lives. Chris talked about the inspiration, truth, power, and authority of the Bible. If you believe that the Bible is true, even one aspect of it, how should it change your life and relationships right now? THE PURPOSE OF LIFE GROUPS Life Groups exist to promote spiritual maturity and personal growth through meaningful Christian relationships and the study of God’s Word (Romans 8:29 & Hebrews 10:24-25). Here’s how it will happen: SHARE Each week, we’ll take time to share what is happening in our lives. At first, this sharing will include planned “sharing questions.” After the first few weeks, it will become more informal and personal as we feel more comfortable. STUDY Each week, we’ll study a section from God’s Word that relates to the previous weekend’s sermon or an appropriate personal growth topic. Our goal is to learn how to live out our Christianity in everyday life. SUPPORT Each week, we’ll learn how to take care of one another as Christ commanded (John 15:9-13). This care can take many forms, such as prayer, encouragement, listening, challenging one another, and meeting real needs. SERVE Spiritual growth is fostered not only by what we gain through the support and input of others, but also through service to others. The role each of us fills is important to the health of the church and for us to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the community in which we live (Ephesians 4:11-16). Throughout the quarter, we hope that you can find and/or be affirmed in the ways God has designed you to serve and make a difference in God’s Kingdom.