The Most Supernatural Book Ever Written

The Most Supernatural Book Ever Written

Theme: Gary Wayne says Christians should never shy away from the supernatural in Scripture. He calls the Bible "the most preternatural book ever written" and says believers should be ready to defend what it describes. Peter's charge to be ready with a defense is in 1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV).

Sources:

• Danny Jones Podcast with Gary Wayne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BstHzjJT0w (clip from 14:39 to 15:17)

Summary

Gary Wayne says that since he entered "the public forum, about 10 years ago now, probably closer to 11," he has been teaching Christians that "the Bible is the most preternatural book ever written." Christians, he says, should never walk away from that. Polytheists "celebrate preternatural activity and supernatural activity," so believers "should not be ashamed as to what the Bible describes," and "should be prepared to defend that."

Edit note: a brief exchange with the host about the word "preternatural" is trimmed. The auto-transcript reads "prednatural"; Gary says "preternatural."

Key lines

• "The thing that I've been educating Christians on since I came to the public forum, about 10 years ago now, probably closer to 11, is the Bible is the most preternatural book ever written." (14:39)
• "We should not ever, as a Christian, walk away from that." (14:58)
• "The polytheists celebrate preternatural activity and supernatural activity." (15:03)
• "We should not be ashamed as to what the Bible describes, and we should be prepared to defend that." (15:08)

Scripture

• 1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV): "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;"

Takeaway

The Bible does not hide the unseen realm. It tells of angels, demons, miracles and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Believers do not need to be embarrassed by any of it. Paul wrote, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes" (Romans 1:16, NKJV). Know what the Word says, and be ready to defend it with meekness and fear.