Is The Bible True The Bible books have been written by numerous authors over several centuries. Nevertheless, they are a unified whole. There is a development of theological concepts based on God’s ongoing revelation. For example, the New Testament provides much more detail about Jesus’ atoning death than the Old Testament does. But the later Scriptures do not contradict the earlier ones, they merely give us further details and record the historical development of God’s salvation plan.
We Know the Bible Is True
Does the Bible fulfill its own claims
The Bible claims to be more than a mere historical record. The apostle Paul describes it as “the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:15) The Bible thus claims to transmit knowledge, wisdom, and discernment to convince people of the truth about Jesus Christ. Moreover, since the Bible is “breathed out by God”, it is “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Is the Bible inerrant?
Jesus Christ Himself stated that God’s “word is truth” (John 17:17). In fact, “the entirety of [God’s] word is truth” (Psalm 119:160), because “God … cannot lie” (Titus 1:2). The implication is that if Scripture contains errors originating from God, we can no longer trust the Bible as a basis for belief.
We believe that the original manuscripts of the Bible were completely inerrant, though some human errors have crept into the copies and translations available today. However, comparing the most carefully copied and preserved manuscripts allows us to come close to the inerrant original. And, as you will see, we believe all apparent contradictions can be resolved
Jesus and the Bible
Although there are other lines of reasoning to support the claim that the Bible is true, one of the most powerful is found in Jesus. If it can be shown that the four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – present an accurate record of the life and ministry of Jesus, then Jesus Himself becomes an argument in support of the truth of the Bible. If the Bible has been shown to be reliable, this line of reasoning is no longer circular, but rational. In other words, what the Bible records about Jesus, including what He says about God, human nature, salvation and the Old Testament record, can then be trusted.
So, is the Bible true
There is much evidence to show that the Bible is reliable and trustworthy. But in the end, people can’t be convinced by mere historical facts or textual analyses. We need to experience the truth of the Bible for ourselves. Therefore, I’d like to encourage you to ask the ultimate Author of the Bible, the almighty and holy God, to convince you of the truth of His Word.
What does the Bible say about Waiting On God
