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Can I TrustMy Bible?

1Peter 1:22-25

A “How To” Book For Life

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Contradictions & DisagreementsBring uncertainty

Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. For,"All flesh is like grass, And all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, And the flower falls off, But the word of the Lord endures forever.“And this is the word which was preached to you.

1Peter 1:22-25

A “How To” Book For Life

The Bible

Many have tried to suppress & destroy it, yet

it remains

After almost 2000 yearsis it still trustworthy?

Historical Evidences40 Different Writers

1500-1600 years

Educated & Political MenShepherds & Fishermen

Nomads & CitizensHebrew & Greek

Historical EvidencesConsistent Message

Teaches ConsistentWay of Life

Unchanging God

Written inCommon Languages

Textual EvidencesEvery Test Proves It True

Dead Sea ScrollsProved accuracy of OT

1000s of Copies

Homer's Iliad – 900bc – 400bc – 500yrs – 643

NT – 40-100ad – 125ad – 25-85yrs – 24,633

Author Is Trustworthy

Comes Down To Belief

Do You Believe God Is?

So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

2Peter 1:19-21

Author Is Trustworthy

Comes Down To Belief

Do You Believe God Is?

You Can Trust His Word

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

2Timothy 3:16-17

Trust The Bible

No Other BookComes Close

No Other BookHas Authority