Is the Bible really the inherent and infallible word Word of God?
This question alone can make a lot of people really uneasy.

For many of us, we were taught that the Bible must be perfect to be powerful.
Inerrant.
Infallible.
and ultimately never wrong.

But what if that belief has actually limited Scripture instead of honoring it?

Pastor Nicole reminds us that the Bible is not a single book; it’s a l library that was written over centuries. By dozens of authors. Across different cultures, languages, and moments in history. Much of it began as oral tradition before ink ever touched paper.

That’s important.

Because language changes.
Translation matters.
Perspective matters.

And when we ignore those realities, Scripture can become something it was never meant to be a weapon, or a rulebook, and certainly not a measurement tool for someone’s worth.

Instead it is a sacred story meant to lead us somewhere deeper.

What the Bible Is—and What It Isn’t

The Bible contains poetry and prophecy.
Law and letters.
Wisdom and lament.
History and hope.

Ancient authors were not trying to write “the Bible.”
They were writing prayers.
Songs.
Letters.
Questions.

Inspired by God, yes.
But still human.

And inspiration does not erase humanity.
It works through it.

That’s where the beauty lives.

The Word Is Not a Book

Here’s the turning point.

The Bible is not the Word of God.
It is a witness to the Word.

John’s Gospel says the Word became flesh and lived among us.
Not paper.
Not ink.
Flesh.

That Word is Jesus Christ. Scripture does not exist to replace Him, It exists to reveal Him. Which means the goal of the Bible is not information; it is transformation.

When we read Scripture humbly, contextually, and with open hearts, it comes alive.
It exposes pride.
Heals shame.
Invites mercy.
Calls us toward love Mythbusters Bible.

But when we worship the text instead of the One it points to, we miss the whole point.

What This Changes

You don’t have to throw out the Bible to read it faithfully.
You don’t have to ignore questions to trust God.

Instead, we ask better questions.

Where is Jesus in this story?
What leads toward love, justice, mercy, and grace?

Because Scripture’s truest message is simple.
Love God, love your neighbor, and love yourself!

That truth is what never fails.

We don’t worship a book.
We worship the Living Word it reveals.