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| With thanks used from a Program "Believe the Bible" by Rob Whitacre See the Link for the series about God and the Bible Underneath*) |
1. Why can we believe the Bible?
(I used Meta AI to ask this question)
There are many reasons why people like me (I am now a Christian for nearly 60 years) believe the Bible is a reliable and trustworthy book.
Here are some:
*Historical accuracy*: Archaeological discoveries and historical records confirm many events, people, and places mentioned in the Bible.
*Manuscript evidence*: The Bible has an impressive number of ancient manuscripts that demonstrate its textual reliability. These manuscripts show a high degree of consistency, indicating that the text has been preserved accurately over time.
*Fulfilled prophecies*: The Bible contains many prophecies that have been fulfilled, often centuries after they were made. This suggests that the Bible's authors had a deep understanding of God's plan and were inspired to write down these prophecies.
*Transformative power*: Throughout history, the Bible has had a profound impact on people's lives, transforming them and shaping cultures. Many people believe that the Bible's message has the power to change lives because it is rooted in divine truth.
*Internal consistency*: Despite being written by many authors over a long period, the Bible shows a remarkable consistency in its themes, message, and tone.
*Eyewitness testimony*: The New Testament accounts of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection are based on eyewitness testimony, which adds to their credibility.
*Scholarly support*: Many scholars, historians, and experts have studied the Bible extensively and believe that it is a reliable source of information about ancient history and spirituality.
These are just a few reasons why we can believe the Bible is trustworthy. Of course, faith and personal experience also play a significant role in many people's beliefs.
You can explore any of these points further asking Meta AI for more details about each of the concepts marked between *...*
2. Bible verses that speak to the origin and nature of Scripture:
2 Timothy 3:16-17
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
2 Peter 1:20-21
"Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."
1 Corinthians 14:37
"If anybody thinks they are a prophet or otherwise gifted by the Spirit, let them acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command."
Hebrews 1:1-2
"In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe."
These verses highlight the Bible's claims about its own origin, inspiration, and authority and suggest that Scripture is:
- God-breathed (inspired by God)
- Spoken through human prophets, but ultimately from God
- Authoritative and trustworthy
3. A letter from Romans 1:1-7 NIV
[1] Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— [2] the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures [3] regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, [4] and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
[5] Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name’s sake.
[6] And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.
[7] To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
https://bible.com/bible/111/rom.1.1-7.NIV
4. For more info about the Bible, welcome to go to SECTION #2: BIBLE
The following subjects are covered... (Click on each number)
2.1. Bible Introduction
2.2. Main Message of the Bible
2.3. Bible Corruption claims by Muslims
2.4. Bible Corruption Claims by "Ex-Christians"
2.5. Bible Corruption Claims by "Christian Theologians"
2.6. Bible's Many Versions?
2.7. Bible Contradictions or Mistakes?
5. For a Series by Rob Whitacre *)
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ENJOY YOUR STUDY OF THE BIBLE.
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