We do have a relationship with Christ if we are trusting in Him and His Word. We can trust His Word since it is a consistent standard. First of all, it is divinely inspired as mentioned earlier. Secondly, God’s Word is consistent with itself. We looked at prophecies recorded in the Old Testament that were actually fulfilled in the New Testament. This is one type of consistency, but there are others as well. For example, the accounts involving the birth, life, and death of Jesus Christ as recorded in the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) are in agreement. Each gospel was written by a separate author and recorded the accounts of Jesus Christ from their point of view. However, regarding common events (e.g. Christ’s birth and death), there are no inconsistencies between the gospels. In fact, more information is presented. It is important to recognize the consistency of God’s Word if we are to rely on it as the one and only standard by which we are to determine moral laws in our society and to govern our own living habits with respect to God. That is, we need to determine when we transgress God’s Word (and thus sin against Him) so that we can repent and ask forgiveness. If we don’t do this, then we either do not have a relationship with Him, or our relationship is waning.