What is the Bible and why does it matter for how you live? In this first episode of the Core Podcast, Pastor Luke Bilberry is joined by Pastor Tyler Perrott and Pastor Andrew Honeycutt for a deep dive conversation to explore one of the most foundational questions of the Christian faith: what is Scripture, where did it come from, and why can we trust it?

From the unity of the biblical story to how we read it faithfully, this conversation is designed to help you not just know more about Scripture but love it more deeply.

Most of us don't have a knowledge problem. We have an affection problem. This episode will help you discover the beauty and value of Scripture while igniting a passion to encounter God through His living and active Word.

In this episode:

• How all of Scripture points to and reveals Jesus Christ
• Why the Bible is inerrant and infallible
• What 2 Timothy 3:16 teaches us about the nature of the Bible
• The remarkable unity of the Old and New Testaments
• Common ways people approach Scripture (and where they go wrong)
• The reliability of the Bible — manuscript evidence, historical credibility, and more
• What the Apocrypha is and how to engage extrabiblical texts wisely
• What hermeneutics and exegesis actually mean and how Chapel Pointe approaches Scripture

Bible Resources Mentioned in this Episode

How to Study Bible Resource: https://bit.ly/bible-guide-pdf

Wesley Huff’s Website: https://www.wesleyhuff.com/

Wesley Huff’s Infographics: https://www.wesleyhuff.com/infographics

Chapel Pointe Statement of Faith: https://www.chapel-pointe.org/beliefs/

Scripture Alone by James White: https://a.co/d/0eOXmEtv

Practical Christian Theology Book: https://a.co/d/03EgMh8L

More Resources

Biblical Understanding Booklet (Be The Church): https://bit.ly/48oQEqH

Biblical Worldview Booklet (Be The Church): https://bit.ly/biblical-worldview-book

Biblical Parenting Booklet (Be The Church): https://bit.ly/biblical-parenting-book

Prayer Guide: https://bit.ly/4cPDwfp

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About this Podcast

This podcast is an 11-week companion to the Core Series at Chapel Pointe Church. Through deep theological conversations with our pastors, our goal is to help you build a deeper understanding of the core truths of Christianity and apply them to your life.

From the Bible and Jesus to salvation and the church, our prayer is that you don't just grow in knowledge but that you gain a deeper appreciation for the love, grace, and movement of God in your life. Visit https://www.chapel-pointe.org/core-series/ for a full list of resources, including sermons, discussion guides, and more.

Timestamps

0:00 – Welcome to the Core Podcast

2:10 – Vision for the Series

4:55 – All of Scripture Points to Jesus Christ

7:30 – 2 Timothy 3:16: God-Breathed Scripture

11:00 – The Bible as God's Special Revelation

15:20 – Live Bible Study: Reading 1 John 2 Together

22:45 – How to Approach Scripture (OIA Method)

27:00 – Common Ways People Misread the Bible

31:30 – Can We Trust the Bible? Reliability & Manuscript Evidence

38:10 – The Apocrypha & Extrabiblical Texts

43:45 – Hermeneutics, Exegesis & Chapel Pointe's Approach to Scripture

51:00 – What's the Real Question Behind the Question?

55:30 – Affections, Delight & the CS Lewis Challenge

59:00 – Closing: Filter Everything Through the Word

The Core Series Podcast is an 11-episode companion resource to the Core Series at Chapel Pointe Church. Through deep theological conversations with pastors from our church, our goal is to help you build a deeper understanding of the core truths of Christianity and apply them to your life. From the Bible and Jesus to salvation and the church, our prayer is that you don't just grow in knowledge but that you gain a deeper appreciation for the love, grace, and movement of God in your life.

For more resources, visit chapel-pointe.org/core-series.