2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

A common lie about the bible is that it was written by men to control the masses.

The majority who espouse this lie have never read the bible. Their issue is submission, they are in rebellion of authority. Which is exactly why the bible points out that man by nature is in rebellion to God’s authority.

Romans 2:14-15 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;

Where men make laws, they can change laws, which allows them control of their own fates. They answer to no one but themselves and if they do not like the results, change the narrative. For them there are no absolute truths and will not subject themselves to any authority.

Who exactly do these men accuse of this mass conspiracy? The bible claims to be authored by the children of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Israel). So, this is a Jewish conspiracy. That fits the hatred the world has for everything Jewish. Nothing convinces the weak and lazy mind like wide support.

If this were true, why didn’t these men write a more heroic narrative of the Jewish history? Why is it that these men portrayed Israel as men who continued to fail over and over again this God they promote? Once again, these that believe the lie have not read the bible.

The simple answer to this lie is challenging them to read the bible for themselves and making up their own minds rather than subjecting themselves to the control of others. Use their rebellious nature to see they are being controlled by others if they have not investigated the truth for themselves.

The Word of God is effectual and powerful. Let the Word do what the Word does best, change hearts.

John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Since you are growing in Christ, it is time for you to understand the battlefield in which you are now engaged in battle. Since you are in Christ and abide in truth, all and I mean everyone who is not abiding with you in Christ is an enemy combatant.

Here is your problem; you are not to treat them as the enemy. Rather difficult I know but consider this as it relates to your own salvation; did you know that you were the enemy of the Cross of Christ before you were saved? Few do. Some refuse to admit it even after they come to Christ. I am not going to address these issues of understanding. I will be addressing lies and error. If we defeat the lie, we defeat the enemy, Satan.

Please do not address enemy combatants as if they know what they are doing. They do not.

Luke 23:34a Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

Address the lie. Your challenge will be on two fronts. There will be some who have read the scriptures and will subvert the truth to serve their own agenda. There will be those who have never read the bible. Those who oppose the truth will possibly use logic or some reasoning power. They might even be persuasive. Do not given in to persuasion.

I doubt I will be able to address every lie you will come across. I will endeavor to address some of the more common lies. If you stick to the tactics of addressing the lies and not get personal, you will find the Holy Spirit leading you in truth. He is your guide and authority when it comes to spiritual truths.