By Pastor Tim White

I love the Word of God. So many could agree with this statement from all around the world.

“The Bible is the greatest benefit which the human race has ever experienced.” Immanuel Kant

Even those who believe, as Einstein did, that… “The word God is for me nothing more than the expression and product of human weaknesses, the Bible a collection of honorable, but still primitive legends which are nevertheless pretty childish.” Einstein in his God letter.

With all his honest criticism Einstein believed that the Bible was honorable but still full of primitive legends which were childish. And this is what I have found of many of the critiques of scripture that many of them still believe that it is a primitive legend, but it is also an insightful portrayal of the primitive human mind.

But for those of us who have fallen in love with the Bible it is a dazzling insight into antiquity and also a practical tool to help us live a better life today. In fact, as we wrestle with the same critical questions and analyze science seriously, we often come to different conclusions. We love the truth and so we cannot ignore science. This is the raw Christian response to scientific inquiry. And we confess that not only do we come to love Scripture, but to trust it as a hope for everyone.

Let me share with you how you can learn to love and trust scripture more and more in your life; how this ancient word can be a strong foundation that can weather every storm that comes against you. And how this doesn’t mean we have to disrespect critical scientists whose honest inquiry also draws us closer to the God of the universe. Our aim is to reach for a relationship with the God who also knows more than we know and so fills us with humility and confidence. I encourage you to read the Bible at breakfast and at night, as a family and a church, as a nation and as we respect other philosophies of life. I pray that you will receive this irresistible attraction to memorizing this word. I envision our enthusiasm growing so great that we can’t but help but share it appropriately. Let’s take a fresh look at this strength that God has provided for each of us. May our society receive healing through its blessings.

Your friend for the rest of my life,

Pastor Tim White