Jesus believed that the Bible was reliable and we need to start with the assumption that it IS the inspired Word of God. What does the Bible say about itself? How can it be God's Word if it's written by men? It was breathed out by God, spoken by God, and written by men inspired by the Holy Spirit. The Bible is profitable. Let the Word of God be the main influencer of your thoughts.

Four reasons the New Testament is a reliable document:

1. It's written in documentary style;

2. It has a reliable historic transmission;

3. There is evidence of early composition and it gets details right that you had to have been there to know; and

4. There is external corroboration

Don’t serve the world – the world does not set up your world view. Put your faith in God for the details we haven’t figured out. Ultimately you have to choose to trust God.

Four reasons the New Testament is a reliable document:

1. It's written in documentary style;

2. It has a reliable historic transmission;

3. There is evidence of early composition and it gets details right that you had to have been there to know; and

4. There is external corroboration

Don’t serve the world – the world does not set up your world view. Put your faith in God for the details we haven’t figured out. Ultimately you have to choose to trust God.

John is the fourth of the "synoptic gospels," and since he was aware of those written by Matthew, Mark, and Luke, he adds different information. His thrust is that Jesus came into the world and by believing in His name we will have eternal life. He begins by saying Jesus has always been. He was there at creation. He was not created, He was. He was with God the Father but not God the Father, although He was identical. He was always and always was God.

John is the fourth of the "synoptic gospels," and since he was aware of those written by Matthew, Mark, and Luke, he adds different information. His thrust is that Jesus came into the world and by believing in His name we will have eternal life. He begins by saying Jesus has always been. He was there at creation. He was not created, He was. He was with God the Father but not God the Father, although He was identical. He was always and always was God.

The end of Revelation - a section of invitation - closes out with the message: "Jesus is coming quickly." This doesn't so much mean He's coming tomorrow or the next day, although He could, but rather when He comes, it will be quick. Instantaneous. We need to be ready, and Jesus invites anyone who would hear His words to turn from sin and wait for Him. We are also told that as we are found, so shall we be eternally. Change won't be possible after he comes. Found dirty, we'll be dirty forever and cast into hell. Found clean, we'll be with Him forever in heaven. Jesus is the first and last and completes everything. To love Him is to obey Him.

The end of Revelation - a section of invitation - closes out with the message: "Jesus is coming quickly." This doesn't so much mean He's coming tomorrow or the next day, although He could, but rather when He comes, it will be quick. Instantaneous. We need to be ready, and Jesus invites anyone who would hear His words to turn from sin and wait for Him. We are also told that as we are found, so shall we be eternally. Change won't be possible after he comes. Found dirty, we'll be dirty forever and cast into hell. Found clean, we'll be with Him forever in heaven. Jesus is the first and last and completes everything. To love Him is to obey Him.

In this final chapter of Revelation, we see the restoration of the earth as a restored Eden. Life flows from the throne of God, both as a river of life and a new tree of life. The nations are healed, all things are restored and the curse is no more. The Throne of God will be there and due to His radiance, there will never be darkness. We will see His face and spend eternity gloriously serving Him through serving one another.

In this final chapter of Revelation, we see the restoration of the earth as a restored Eden. Life flows from the throne of God, both as a river of life and a new tree of life. The nations are healed, all things are restored and the curse is no more. The Throne of God will be there and due to His radiance, there will never be darkness. We will see His face and spend eternity gloriously serving Him through serving one another.

John is shown the New Jerusalem, where the redeemed from all the ages will go for eternity. The city is huge - 3.375 trillion cubic miles in size - and made of pure gold. Its splendor, glory, and radiance are beyond comprehension. No artificial illumination is needed as it is illuminated by the glory of God. There is no night and those who dwell there are in complete safety.