These notes cover the doctrine and history of the preservation of the Bible; sometimes this course is known as Manuscript Evidence
1 Corinthians 12:18: God has a plan for our lives. His ultimate desire is for us to bring Him glory. He works in our lives to bring us to that end.
The Christian life is pictured in the Bible as a race to run; a course to finish. The Apostle Paul was determined to finish his course with joy and the ministry which he had received of the Lord (Acts 20:24). Shortly before his death, he could give this testimony: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” (2Timothy 4:7). Notice, he had finished his course.
God wants to assure you, He is near and has never left you alone.
Many today are stopping short on the gospel. The Catholics and many others have a crucified "Jesus" (another Jesus) laying around. The problem is that even some Independent Baptists are heading the same direction. What does the Bible say about the Gospel?
