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Leaving the Shallows
Hey Everyone! Welcome to our Podcast! Leaving the Shallows podcast combines fun yet honest and insightful conversations about a variety of biblical topics to help you hear the voice of God, trust Him more fully and to become bold with your walk with God.
Join Heather Bradley and Jackie Skanderup as they do what they love- encouraging and leading people out of the shallows and into the deeper waters of God.
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Leaving the Shallows
Episode 72: The Scriptures are the Word of God, But Why?
In this conversation, Heather and Jackie discuss their new series called, “But Why?”, where they will explore controversial topics and dive into why we believe what we believe as Christ followers and provide explanations based on scripture. This week they dive into why the Scriptures are the word of God. How do we know when there are so many religions in the world? They emphasize the significance of having a solid foundation in scripture to answer questions and guide our lives. They highlight the historical accuracy, prophecies, and consistency of the Bible, as well as the supernatural aspect and inspiration behind it. They also discuss the power of testimony and eyewitness accounts as proof to the accuracy of the scriptures. In this conversation, Jackie and Heather discuss the importance of studying scripture and seeking the truth for ourselves. They emphasize the need to understand the why behind our beliefs and to rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us. They also encourage listeners to ask questions and dive deep into scripture to find answers. They remind listeners to interpret scripture correctly and to examine it daily to ensure alignment with God's truth.
Takeaways
It's important to question and understand why we believe what we believe
The 'But Why?' series will explore controversial topics and provide explanations based on scripture Understanding and articulating your beliefs is important in defending them.
Faith plays a significant role in believing in Christianity and God.
Having a solid foundation in scripture is crucial for answering questions and guiding one's life.
The Bible has historical accuracy and consistency, and its supernatural protection and inspiration make it unique.
Eye witness accounts and testimony are powerful and help us stand in faith.
The scriptures are transformative and provide guidance for living a righteous life.
Studying scripture and seeking the truth for ourselves is essential for a strong foundation in our faith.
Understanding the why behind our beliefs is important and can help us live out our faith more confidently.
Asking questions and diving deep into scripture can lead to a deeper understanding of God's truth.
Interpreting scripture correctly requires humility, prayer, and reliance on the Holy Spirit.
Examining scripture daily helps us stay aligned with God's truth and avoid being deceived by false teachings.