In the minds of so many today religion is something that is good for the mental well-being of an individual. It has been relegated to being little more than a fairy tale that makes people feel good. That’s okay if it makes you feel good then go ahead and believe in that, some will say in a condescending tone. Can your faith stand this ridicule? The answer for many has been a disappointing no as they have given in on questions of the Creation or the deity of Jesus Christ. How do you view your faith? Is it something you have because it makes you feel good or is it something you have developed as a result of learning truth that leads to reasonable conclusions? Hopefully it is the latter.

How do we ground ourselves in the faith? So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God (Rom. 10:17). It is through intensive study of God’s word that we come to know more assuredly the truth of God and His Son. This should be the primary focus of anyone seeking more confidence in the Word. Read the Word.

What about scientists, historians, and the like? It should be any Christian’s assertion that the Bible is true in every field it addresses. Whether science, history, hygiene, etc. it is always accurate. With that in mind we should not fear to address any question from any one of these fields. I do not believe we need PhDs or years of research in all of these areas to discuss them. Nor do I believe that we need extensive knowledge in these areas to have a properly grounded faith. But if you are going to get into a discussion don’t be afraid to do a little research. Don’t be afraid that science will refute your faith. If your faith has been grounded as it should be then you will approach any subject knowing that the truth is on God’s side and therefore you will find the truth in these areas. The evidence in these fields to support God is overwhelming.

We do not need to concede that we cannot prove our faith. We do not need to think that we believe in something as ill supportable as the idea that the earth is flat. Our faith is based on evidence. Our faith can be proved. We are rational people drawing rational conclusions. What is the alternative? It is a very prevalent alternative which says, I don’t care about facts, my faith is in my heart. God has never expected faith without evidence. John says of his writings, but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. (Jn. 20:31). Evidence is given; a verdict is demanded.

In conclusion, let me offer a word of caution. If you are tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, then you need to take extreme care (cf. Eph. 4:14). This type of person is not the type of person who is established in the doctrine inside of the Word much less the premise of whether it is even from God. This person needs to establish himself with the ability to come to a firm conclusion and hold with conviction. And that doesn’t matter whether he is talking to a brother in Christ or and atheist. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Heb. 11:1)