UGP 273 - How You Can Know the Bible is Reliable – Jon Benzinger – Part 1

Our guest is Jon Benzinger, Lead Pastor at Redeemer Bible in Gilbert, AZ. He's done extensive study on the multiple lines of evidence for the reliability and trustworthiness of the Bible. Jon is an excellent communicator and engaged with us with authenticity and clarity. He has an incredible heart for people, especially the predominant demographics in Gilbert -- Hispanics, retirees, and Mormons.

The question of why we can trust the Bible, and just as importantly, why we should live consistently with what the Bible teaches, made for a fun and fast-paced conversation with Jon. Lynn and I were encouraged and inspired by this episode.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES

False prophets (Titus 1:10-16)

Beattitudes (Matthew 5)

Every Word of the scriptures (Matthew 4:4)

The Words of scriptures are from God (2 Timothy 3:16)

Test the scriptures (John 5:39; 1 Thessalonians 5:21)

Who can be Christ’s disciple? (Luke 14)

QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

We all need to share the Jesus of the Bible who changed my life ~ Lynn

Put the burden of proof back on the accuser ~ Pastor Jon

All ancient manuscripts have textual criticism ~ Pastor Jon

The Bible is internally consistent, the message from beginning to end.