TBS

The sermon centers on Jesus' declaration in Luke 4:4 that 'man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God,' using this truth to emphasize the authority, provision, inspiration, and preservation of Scripture. It argues that the Bible is not merely a collection of helpful ideas but God's living, life-giving revelation, essential for spiritual survival and the full expression of Christian doctrine—particularly the Trinity, which is systematically undermined in modern translations that omit key passages. The speaker highlights the Society's global mission to translate and distribute Scripture in hundreds of languages, especially in India and Nepal, where unreached populations are being reached through faithful, word-for-word translations that restore lost theological content. The urgency of the work is underscored by persecution, cultural resistance, and the spiritual hunger evident in communities eager to hear God's Word in their native tongue. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to pray for laborers, defend the integrity of Scripture, and trust in God's promise to preserve His Word for the life of the world.