Manuscript to Mission | Can I Trust The Bible | Parker Manuel
How did the Bible survive history—and why does that matter today? In this message, we trace the journey of Scripture from ancient manuscripts to modern translations, showing how God’s Word was preserved, translated, and shared across cultures and languages. The Bible wasn’t meant to sit on a shelf—it was meant to be read, lived, and carried to the nations.
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1 Apr 2026
The Bible Is | Can I Trust The Bible? | Parker Manuel
As a new year begins, we all start asking what we’re building our lives on—and what voices we trust to shape us. In this message, we take an honest look at the Bible: what it is, what “inspired” really means, and whether it can actually be trusted. We explore the historical, literary, and textual evidence behind Scripture, how Jesus and the early church treated it, and why the Bible isn’t optional if it’s true. This isn’t a call to blind faith, but to thoughtful consideration. 📖 Key Text: 2 Timothy 3:14–17 Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or rebuilding your relationship with Scripture, you’re invited into the conversation.
If you'd like to know more about Pinewood please visit us at https://pinewood.church/. And if you would like to join an online small group with friends then check out https://pinewood.church/crews. Let's grow together in community! To support the mission of Pinewood, which is to meet people where they are and point them to Jesus, then you can visit https://pinewood.church/give --- ► STAY CONNECTED ✘ Pinewood Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinewoodchurch/ ✘ Pinewood Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinewoodboulder ✘ Parker Manuel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkermanuel/ ✘ Parker Manuel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parker.manuel ✘ Jess Manuel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessblairemanuel/ ✘ Jess Manuel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.b.manuel.77If you'd like to know more about Pinewood please visit us at https://pinewood.church/. And if you would like to join an online small group with friends then check out https://pinewood.church/crews. Let's grow together in community! To support the mission of Pinewood, which is to meet people where they are and point them to Jesus, then you can visit https://pinewood.church/give --- ► STAY CONNECTED ✘ Pinewood Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinewoodchurch/ ✘ Pinewood Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinewoodboulder ✘ Parker Manuel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkermanuel/ ✘ Parker Manuel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parker.manuel ✘ Jess Manuel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessblairemanuel/ ✘ Jess Manuel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.b.manuel.77
1 Apr 2026
Why These Books? | Can I trust The Bible? | Parker Manuel
Why are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the Bible—but not Thomas or Judas? In this message, we explore how the biblical canon was recognized, not invented, and why Christians believe God has spoken finally through Jesus and the apostles. From early eyewitnesses to modern conspiracy theories, this sermon addresses doubts, history, and the deeper question behind it all: can we trust the God who speaks through Scripture? “Long ago God spoke to our ancestors by the prophets at different times and in different ways. 2 In these last days, He has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe through him.” - Hebrews 1:1-2 CSB “19 So, then, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with the saints, and members of God’s household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.” - Ephesians 2:19-20 CSB
If you'd like to know more about Pinewood please visit us at https://pinewood.church/. And if you would like to join an online small group with friends then check out https://pinewood.church/crews. Let's grow together in community! To support the mission of Pinewood, which is to meet people where they are and point them to Jesus, then you can visit https://pinewood.church/give --- ► STAY CONNECTED ✘ Pinewood Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinewoodchurch/ ✘ Pinewood Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinewoodboulder ✘ Parker Manuel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkermanuel/ ✘ Parker Manuel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parker.manuel ✘ Jess Manuel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessblairemanuel/ ✘ Jess Manuel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.b.manuel.77
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