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  ALMOST TWENTY CENTURIES
  by Vance Havner
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Summary: The shortest and surest road to assurance in the resurrection
is to accept the Bible as God's Word by faith.

Topics: "Assurance of Resurrection", "Faith in Scripture"
Scripture References: John 20:29, Romans 3:4, 1 Corinthians 15:14, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 11:1

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Vance Havner emphasizes the importance of faith in accepting the
resurrection of Christ, arguing that after nearly twenty centuries,
debates among church leaders still persist. He asserts that the Bible
should be accepted as God's Word by faith, which leads to assurance and
spiritual strength. Havner encourages believers to trust in the
authenticity of Scripture rather than waiting for scholarly consensus,
highlighting that God's Word proves itself to those who dare to believe.
He concludes that the reliability of the Bible is evident to anyone
willing to affirm and assert it.

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Almost twenty centuries after it happened, churchmen are still sitting
in panel discussions arguing over whether or not the resurrection really
took place. If we have not arrived at head-certainty by now, we had
better explore some other avenue. The shortest and surest road to
assurance in this matter is to accept the Bible as God's Word by faith
and see what happens. It proves itself, and men who have dared to say,
"Let God be true but every man a liar," have found themselves in
possession of a weapon before which the devil himself gives way.

I have a life with Christ to live;

But 'ere I live it, must I wait

Till learning can clear answer give

To this and that book's date?

Absolutely not! God's Word is its own best argument. Its authenticity
and reliability are built in and beyond the shadow of a doubt to any who
will accept it, affirm it, and assert it.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/vance-havner/almost-twenty-centuries/
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