The document discusses how God reveals himself through his word and works. It emphasizes that believers should have faith that God can do what he says based on evidence that his word is true, such as manuscript evidence, archeology, prophecy, and supernatural fingerprints. Believers are encouraged to fully trust that God will do what he has promised even during difficult times.

1. What is Truth?

2. Col 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. Dr. William E. Brown

3. 1 Peter 3:15-16 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

4. 1. Who do people say God is?

5. 2. Who does God say He is?

6. Two primary ways God reveals Himself: a) His WORD

7. Two primary ways God reveals Himself: a) His WORD * God expects we believe what He has WRITTEN

8. Two primary ways God reveals Himself: a) His WORD God expects we believe what He has WRITTEN The attacks on His word are RELENTLESS

9. Two primary ways God reveals Himself: a) His WORD God expects we believe what He has WRITTEN The attacks on His word are RELENTLESS How do you know His word is TRUE?

10. Knowing God’s word is true: M- Manuscript Evidence A- Archeology P- Prophecy S- Supernatural fingerprints of God

11. Two primary ways God reveals Himself: b) His WORKS

12. 3. If God is who He says He is, do we BELIEVE God can DO what He says he will DO ?

13. If God is who He says He is, do we BELIEVE God can DO what He says he will DO ? This is the essence of faith: fully PERSUADED that what He had PROMISED He was also able to PERFORM .

14. Head – Do you believe that God has revealed himself in the Bible? Do you believe that God can do what He says he can do?

15. Heart – Do you desire to know him more deeply? Are you willing to put your trust in Him even during times of trouble?

16. Hands – What will you do to pursue knowing Him more deeply? What situation are you willing to put in His hands without ever worrying about it again?