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Can You Trust the Bible? | Fruit, Facts & Faith

Transformation Church • Oct 26, 2026 • 15 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

Before deciding whether to trust the Bible, every person must resolve core questions about who God is and whether He can be trusted. Pastor Charles presents three compelling grounds for trusting Scripture: the visible fruit of biblical wisdom, the overwhelming manuscript facts supporting historical reliability, and the necessary step of faith. When we trust God and His divinely inspired Word, it transforms our hearts, guides our actions, and gives us an unshakeable foundation for daily life.

Themes

Trusting ScriptureEvidence and FaithBiblical WisdomDivine InspirationGod's Character

Pastor's Points

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Fruit

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Facts

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Faith

Key Points

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Before deciding whether to trust the Bible, every person must answer four fundamental questions: Is there a God, who is God, does He care about humanity, and can He be trusted?
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Questioning whether you can trust the Bible is a matter of evaluating evidence, but deciding whether you will trust it is a heart decision of personal allegiance and faith.
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We routinely place our trust in everyday things we cannot see or fully understand, yet God invites us to place that same trust in Him and His Word.
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The first reason to trust the Bible is its "Fruit"—living out biblical wisdom regarding kindness, generosity, and caring for others produces joy, peace, and transformed relationships.
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The second reason to trust the Bible is the "Facts"—scripture is supported by unmatched historical manuscript evidence, including over 5,800 ancient copies dating within decades of the original events.
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The third reason to trust the Bible is "Faith"—while historical evidence is compelling, taking a step of faith is necessary to receive the Bible as God's inspired Word.
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According to 2 Timothy 3:16, scripture is inspired by God and written through human hands to teach us truth, correct us when we are wrong, and instruct us in right living.

Sermon Moments

“The question 'can you trust the Bible' is about evidence, but 'will you trust the Bible' is about your allegiance, agency, and faith.”

“Every person must answer four major questions: Is there a God, who is God, does He care about me, and can I trust Him?”

“Stepping onto an airplane and trusting a pilot you've never met shows how naturally we exercise trust in daily life.”

“Concepts like kindness, generosity, and caring for the less fortunate are not human inventions—they are biblical principles that bring life.”

“The historical evidence for the Bible far exceeds any ancient writing, with over 5,800 ancient manuscript copies dating back to within 50 years of the events.”

“All scripture is inspired by God—written through human hands under God's authorial direction like a ghostwriter capturing the speaker's voice.”

“Putting your trust in the Bible transforms your heart, mind, and life forever.”

This Week

Reflect on the four core questions: Is there a God, who is God, does He care about me, and can I trust Him?

Move beyond asking whether you can trust the Bible to actively deciding that you will trust and obey God's Word.

Observe the practical fruit in your life as you live out biblical teachings like kindness, generosity, and caring for those in need.

Take time to examine the historical evidence and manuscript facts that attest to the Bible's accuracy and reliability.

Take a step of faith, trusting that Scripture is not merely an ancient book of human ideas, but the divinely inspired Word of God.

Allow 2 Timothy 3:16 to guide your heart by letting Scripture teach you truth and show you where your life needs course correction.

Build your daily life, decisions, and family relationships on the firm foundation of God's Word.

Remember This

You can confidently trust the Bible because it is backed by daily fruit, historical facts, and God's inspired truth, but you must choose by faith to build your life upon it.

A Challenge for You

I just want to encourage you, friend, do more of your own research. If you don't want to believe my words, totally fine. Do a deep dive for yourself. But what I know for a fact you will find is that the fruit of this book will change your life. The facts of this book will outpace any other ancient manuscript. And when you put your faith in this book—and not just this book, but the man and the God of this book—it'll change your life forever. Go out and live a transformed life.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.