JAN 12

Titus 1:1-3
Memorise Romans 3:4
“Let God be true, but every man a liar.”

A view that is common among many people is that, while the Bible is correct when it talks about matters related to the Christian faith like sin and salvation, it is less reliable concerning other areas such as history, geography and science. They claim that many of the dates and places are inaccurate, and because of the very primitive understanding of the time when the Bible was written, it is definitely wrong when it comes to certain scientific facts. We should therefore leave it to the historians, archaeologists and scientists to be the authorities on these matters. What do you think? Is this a view that true Christians should hold to?

In today’s reading, Paul talks about the hope of eternal life which God has promised to all believers. He describes the character of God – “God, that cannot lie”. The meaning conveyed here is very clear. The God of the Bible is a God that is utterly incapable of error – he cannot, does not and will not lie! Every word that proceeds from God is the absolute truth.

Thus, we can then easily answer the question as to whether the Bible is correct in all areas. Knowing that the One who wrote the Bible is also the One who cannot lie, there can be no doubt in our minds that the Bible is free from all errors and mistakes in every single area! We also know that God is perfect in His wisdom and knowledge. As the creator of the universe, and having been the only one who has been around since the beginning (Genesis 1:1), He alone is the ultimate authority in everything. Hence, whenever the Biblical record goes against theories and concepts that men may come up with, we can be sure that the error lies with man’s reasoning, and never God’s. For example, Darwin’s theory of evolution is taught in most schools today as fact; however, the Bible tells us clearly that the world was created by God out of nothing in six literal days. Should we trust an unproven theory of a fallible and sinful man, or of God, who cannot lie? Indeed “…let God be true, but every man a liar” (Romans 3:4).

Dear teen, may you thus never entertain the thought that the Bible may have errors, but be fully persuaded in your heart that the Bible is indeed correct in all areas. May you also be courageous to stand up to those who would claim otherwise.

Thought: The Bible can have no mistakes because its Author is divine.
Prayer: Lord, dispel all the doubts that I have concerning Your Word.