1Question_ Bible - Has the Bible been reliably preserved_ - Denny Petrillo
Teacher
Lesson Summary
The class opened with a warm welcome to the final evening of the Four‑night “One Question” series, where the congregation’s most pressing inquiries about faith were being addressed. After reviewing how the church had gathered hundreds of questions from social media, billboards, and personal conversations, the host introduced Dr. Denny Petrello, a seasoned biblical scholar, to discuss the authority of Scripture. Dr. Petrello explained that many people resist authority today—whether from government, workplace, or family—and that this cultural pushback extends to the Bible, which is perceived as a set of rules imposed by a higher power. He illustrated this by referencing the current controversy over displaying the Ten Commandments in public spaces, pointing to Exodus 20 as the biblical foundation for moral law. He argued that the Bible’s reliability lies not in human authorship but in its divine inspiration, offering a trustworthy guide for every aspect of life. The session concluded with an invitation for live interaction, encouraging viewers to submit further questions through various online platforms and promising a follow‑up Q&A segment.