Go! And… Believe the Word: The Bible is the Infallible Word of God
Introduction — The Voice of God in Your Hands
Church, let me begin with a picture.
Imagine you receive a personal letter from the King of Kings.
Not typed up by a secretary, not relayed through a messenger, but written by His own hand, carrying His royal seal, containing the truth about life, death, eternity, and your own eternal destiny.
Would you read it? Would you treasure it? Would you obey it?
That’s exactly what we have in the Bible — the infallible Word of God.
Not merely a record of what God said once, but the living Word of God still speaking today.
This is not a book — it is The Book. Not a collection of religious ideas, but God’s revelation to humanity. It is God’s heart and God’s truth, given so we can know Him and live for Him.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NLT): “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.”
Paul tells Timothy — and us — that all Scripture is inspired. The Greek word is theopneustos, literally “God-breathed.” These are not man’s ideas about God; they are God’s own words given to man.
1. The Bible’s Divine Origin — God-Breathed Truth
Historical context: When Paul wrote this to Timothy, the New Testament was not yet complete. Paul was affirming that the Scriptures Timothy had grown up reading — the Old Testament — were the very words of God. By implication, all Scripture — Old and New — is God-breathed.
2 Peter 1:20–21 (NLT): “Above all, you must realise that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.”
The Greek phrase pheromenoi (“moved by the Holy Spirit”) paints the picture of a ship carried along by the wind. The Spirit guided the human authors so that every word written was exactly what God intended — without error.
R.C. Sproul said, “The Bible is not simply the record of God’s revelation; it is itself the revelation.”
That means God is not just recorded in the Bible — He is speaking through it.
A friend of mine once asked why God doesn’t just speak audibly to us. My answer? “He already has. You just need to open the Bible and read it out loud.”
If the Bible is God-breathed, it carries the full authority of God. When Scripture speaks, God speaks. That means we do not get to edit it, dilute it, or ignore it.
2. The Bible’s Infallibility — It Cannot Fail
The word infallible means incapable of error. Why? Because its source — God — cannot lie (Titus 1:2).
Psalm 19:7–8 (NLT): “The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.”
Hebrew word study: Tamim (“perfect”) means whole, complete, without defect. God’s Word is not missing anything we need for faith and life.
Charles Stanley said, “God’s Word is an immovable anchor in times of storm.”
When life’s storms rage, the Word holds you steady.
In 1914, Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, was trapped in Antarctic ice. The crew navigated treacherous waters with a sextant and compass. Without that fixed reference, they would have been lost. The Bible is our compass — always pointing true north to God’s truth.
In a culture where “truth” changes daily, God’s Word is the one unchanging standard. You can trust it when everything else shifts.
3. The Bible’s Central Focus — Pointing Us to Christ
John 5:39 (NLT): “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!”
Jesus was talking to religious leaders who knew their Bibles but missed the Messiah standing in front of them.
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells one story — the redemption of mankind through Jesus Christ. Every promise, prophecy, and picture finds its fulfilment in Him.
Tim Keller says, “The Bible is not about you. It is about Him — and only when you see that will you begin to understand the Bible as it was meant to be understood.”
Think of the Bible as a treasure map. Every clue, every marker, leads to the greatest treasure — Jesus Himself.
When you read the Bible, look for Jesus on every page. See Him in Genesis as the promised seed, in Exodus as the Passover Lamb, in Psalms as the Shepherd, in the Gospels as the Saviour, and in Revelation as the coming King.
4. The Bible’s Transforming Power — Alive and Active
Hebrews 4:12 (NLT): “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.”
Greek word study: Zon (“alive”) means actively living. This is not a dead text — it’s a living voice.
John Piper said, “The Word of God does not just inform; it performs.”
It changes lives, not just minds.
Think of a surgeon’s scalpel. It cuts not to harm but to heal. God’s Word cuts through pride, fear, and lies — not to destroy, but to bring wholeness.
The Bible is not meant for casual reading alone — it’s meant for transformation. Read it with a surrendered heart, ready for God to shape you.
5. The Bible’s Absolute Authority — Our Final Standard
When opinions clash, when culture shifts, when feelings deceive — the Bible stands as the final authority.
Isaiah 40:8 (NLT): “The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”
A.W. Tozer said, “We must not select a few favourite passages to the exclusion of others. Nothing less than a whole Bible can make a whole Christian.”
In a court, the final verdict belongs to the judge. In life, the final verdict belongs to God — and His verdict is in His Word.
If Scripture is final, then it must overrule our preferences, our traditions, and even our feelings.
6. The Bible’s Eternal Relevance — Speaking to Every Generation
Some say the Bible is outdated — an ancient book for an ancient people. But God’s truth is timeless.
Matthew 24:35 (NLT): “Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.”
Billy Graham often said, “The Bible is more up-to-date than tomorrow morning’s newspaper.”
The same Bible that gave courage to persecuted believers in the first century still comforts persecuted believers in the 21st century.
Whether in 1st century Jerusalem or 21st century London, the Bible speaks to our deepest needs — sin, salvation, hope, and eternal life.
The Bible’s Greatest Truth — The Gospel
At the heart of Scripture is this:
All have sinned (Romans 3:23)
The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23)
Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3–4)
The Bible calls you to repent — to turn from sin — and to trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Call to Action & Invitation to Salvation:
Believer — Go! And live by the Word. Let it shape your thoughts, words, and actions.
Unbeliever — Go! And believe the Word. Receive the Saviour it proclaims.
If you hear His voice today, do not harden your heart. Come to Jesus now.
Benediction:
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His Word dwell richly in your heart. May you walk in truth, live in grace, and stand firm on the unshakable foundation of the infallible Word of God. Amen.
