Trust the Power of the Bible

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” – 2 Corinthians 3:16 Over the past few days, I have discussed Paul’s arrival at Mars Hill, where he presents the gospel of Jesus Christ to an audience devoted to many gods. Imagine for a moment that you are Paul: you’ve been traveling, sharing your message, and now you find yourself before a gathering of brilliant minds—as if you were at Harvard or Oxford—eager to hear your presentation of the gospel. What would you say? How would you respond? That’s a compelling question for me and for all of us as ministers. My instinct would be to spend hours preparing in my office, conducting thorough research, compiling a bibliography, and crafting the strongest argument possible. I might look up the backgrounds of the justices and dignitaries in attendance to