God-Breathed: Why the Bible Remains Our Trustworthy Guide, by Revd Mark Fletcher

This talk, was given on 21 June 2025 at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Château d'Oex.Revd. Mark Fletcher explores how the Bible serves as God's primary means of communication in our noisy world, emphasising that Scripture is "God-breathed" and designed to be formational rather than merely informational. Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:16, he explains that all Scripture is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, functioning like a map that keeps believers on course. Fletcher illustrates this through Karl Barth's experience of discovering that simply teaching the Bible, rather than showcasing theological sophistication, transforms lives. He presents three concentric circles of God's word: Christ as the ultimate revelation, Scripture as the inspired record, and the Holy Spirit working through prayerful reading and faithful preaching. The sermon calls believers to regular Bible reading, passing on faith to the next generation, and recognising Scripture as a trustworthy guide containing "words of eternal life" that shapes Christian community and individual character through consistent, humble engagement.

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