Podcast Summary: Red Rocks Church Weekend Messages

Episode: Can We Really Believe The Bible Is From God?
Date: February 14, 2026
Host/Speaker: Red Rocks Church (Sean)

Overview

This episode launches the “TikTok Theology” teaching series, addressing deep questions about Christian faith in an era dominated by quick, social-media-driven opinions. The main focus of this message is a foundational question: Can we really believe the Bible is from God? The speaker makes the case for biblical trustworthiness by drawing on personal testimony, the authority of Jesus Christ, and the impact of Scripture on his own life, all while encouraging listeners to find genuine faith through personal experience rather than fleeting cultural “sound bites.”

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Need for Depth in an Age of “Sound Bite” Theology

• Many today get their religious or theological views from social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, where complex concepts are reduced to 30-second clips.
• The speaker warns against building one’s theology from fleeting online content:
  • Quote:

    “We want to make sure, church, that we’re not getting our theology from a phone. We’re getting our theology from the word of God.” (09:34)

• The episode sets up the teaching series to answer big, foundational questions, from God's existence to Jesus’ identity, and the Bible’s divine inspiration.

2. Why Believe the Bible? Three Core Reasons

The speaker lays out three personal reasons why he trusts the Bible:

A. Jesus Rose from the Dead

• The resurrection is a unique, historical event that differentiates Christianity from other religions.
• Quote:

  “Christianity is just different... It’s based on an event that happened in history that had so much eyewitness testimony that it couldn’t be refuted.” (23:50)

• 1 Corinthians 15 is cited as historical documentation—Paul’s letters reference hundreds of living witnesses to the resurrection.

B. Jesus Believed in the Bible

• The speaker builds the case for biblical trustworthiness by pointing out that Jesus affirmed the Old Testament repeatedly:
  • Jesus explained the Scriptures as all pointing to himself (Luke 24:27, 44; see 33:45).
  • Jesus referenced stories many today find fantastic/unbelievable (Adam and Eve, Noah, Jonah).
• Quote:

  “That’s how much he believed in the Bible. ... Jesus and his best friends who ended up writing a lot of the New Testament, they referred to the Old Testament ... over 295 times.” (36:48)

• Jesus demonstrated his trust in Scripture by using it as a weapon against temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1–11).

C. The Bible Has Changed My Life

• The speaker shares a personal testimony, describing how hearing Romans 10:13 (“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved”) brought hope and transformation during his lowest moments (drug addiction, despair).
• Quote:

  “I believe in the Bible because it’s changed my life. Even learning that Jesus believed in the Bible for me came way after I started believing in the Bible — because it started changing my life.” (58:04)

• He shares various life circumstances in which specific Scriptures spoke to him, led to major life changes, comforted him in suffering, and practically guided his decisions.

3. The Bible as Living and Active

• The speaker distinguishes between merely owning or displaying a Bible and actually engaging with its content.
• Quote:

  “That Bible right there has never brought me one day of peace ... because I haven’t gotten into it. But this one, just falling apart ... this one’s brought me some peace ... some joy ... some strength, because I’ve been holding on to this thing for dear life...” (01:12:41)

• The transformative power of Scripture comes from applying it personally and trusting God’s voice.

4. Encouragement to Seek Personal Experience with Scripture

• Followers of Jesus are called not just to believe in Jesus, but to believe what Jesus believed — namely, the total trustworthiness of the Bible.
  • Quote:

    “So Red Rocks Church, we believe in Jesus, therefore we believe in what he believed in. Jesus believed in the Bible, and so do we.” (56:00)

• Jesus’ words in John 8 (know the truth by experience) are highlighted, stressing the importance of personal encounter:
  • Quote:

    “If you’ll hold on to this, you’ll get to know me. You’ll experience me for yourself. And your argument about whether or not you believe in the Bible — nobody will be able to argue away your experience.” (01:07:55)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On social media sound bites:

  “Why would we get our theology from TikTok instead of the word of God?” (09:34)

• On historical evidence:

  “We have over 25,000 archaeological findings, physical pieces of evidence, substantiating the accuracy and authenticity of the New Testament that we’re reading today.” (18:30)

• On the logic of miracles:

  “If the first verse on the first page of this thing is trustworthy, everything else it says is trustworthy, every other miracle is possible.” (49:20)

• On personal testimony and Scriptural power:

  “I started trusting in the word of God almost instantly because the first time I tried to put it into action, I could feel it working.” (59:42)

• Humorous moment (TikTok dance):

  “TikTok dances can be a real time waster for pastors trying to become influencers. My heart rate's out. I know. We nailed it.” (06:22)

Timestamps: Important Segments

• 00:20–04:10 – Series intro; cultural commentary on TikTok/theology
• 09:34 – “We want to make sure... we’re not getting our theology from a phone...”
• 13:45–16:10 – The Biblical mandate to know why you believe (1 Peter 3)
• 18:30 – Archaeological evidence & historical reliability of the New Testament
• 23:00–28:15 – 1 Corinthians 15 & eyewitness testimony for resurrection
• 33:45 – Jesus’ affirmation of the entire Old Testament (Luke 24:27, 44)
• 43:30 – Jesus referencing Noah, Adam and Eve, Jonah
• 49:20 – “If the first verse ... is trustworthy, every other miracle is possible.”
• 58:04 – Personal life change through the Bible
• 01:07:55 – The truth setting you free by personal experience (John 8)
• 01:12:41 – “That Bible right there has never brought me one day of peace... this one’s brought me peace.”
• 01:16:15 – Encouragement to hold on to God’s promise (Isaiah 43)

Tone and Style

• Warm, humorous, vulnerable, and honest.
• The speaker uses self-deprecating humor, personal stories, and conversational language to connect with listeners.
• Frequent focus on personal struggle and transformation:

  “I was a mess and didn’t know if I wanted to live anymore. Was a drug addict at the time.” (58:24)

• Strong encouragement:

  “If you will get in your word and you will give him a chance, he will speak to you. He will lead you, he will guide you. He will change you....” (01:14:55)

Key Takeaways

• Don’t get your theology from social media sound bites — get it from Scripture.
• Jesus not only believed in the entirety of the Bible, but built his teachings and actions around it.
• The resurrection of Jesus underpins the reliability of his teachings and his high view of Scripture.
• Personal experience with God’s word brings real change; faith is made strong not only by information, but by life transformation.
• Get into the Bible for yourself — it’s through personal engagement that you’ll encounter God.

This episode is a passionate, accessible invitation to seek depth and certainty in faith by rooting oneself in Scripture — not fleeting social media posts — trusting both the authority of Jesus and the life-changing power of God’s word.