THE BIBLE: MORE THAN A BOOK

Mike Geppert

Woodland Church

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

(2 Peter 1:16-21, NIV) “For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain. We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”

1.  DIVINE ORIGIN

The Bible came from God

(2 Timothy 3:16, NIV) “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness”

2.  RELIABLE

The Bible can be trusted

(John 17:17, NIV “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.”)

3.  TRANSFORMATIVE

The Bible transforms lives

(Hebrews 4:12, NIV) “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”