eighty percent of high school seniors who profess to be christian and graduate from a secular...
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Eighty percent of high school seniors who profess to be Christian and
graduate from a secular university will no longer believe in the Bible as the
Word of God.
Eighty percent of high school seniors who profess to be Christian and
graduate from a secular university will no longer believe in the Bible as the
Word of God. Arguments and debates over which
translation of the Bible is best will not help our young people when their faith
comes under attack.
Arguments and debates over which translation of the Bible is best will not help our young people when their faith
comes under attack.
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?
Is The Bible Trustworthy?
Irrefutable Evidence ThatThe Bible is the Word of God
Is The Bible Trustworthy?
Irrefutable Evidence ThatThe Bible is the Word of God
II Peter 1:19-21II Peter 1:19-21
19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in
a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in
your hearts: 20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the
scripture is of any private interpretation. 21For the
prophecy
19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in
a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in
your hearts: 20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the
scripture is of any private interpretation. 21For the
prophecy
came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake
as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
2 Peter 1:19-21 KJV
came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake
as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
2 Peter 1:19-21 KJV
Can we know the Bible is the Word of God? Can we prove the Bible is the Word of God? The answer
is, yes!
Can we know the Bible is the Word of God? Can we prove the Bible is the Word of God? The answer
is, yes!
The proof comes from two sources:
The proof comes from two sources:
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?
Internal EvidenceInternal Evidence
External EvidenceExternal Evidence
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?The Bible is on trial in America today.
Examine the evidence, and decide whether the Bible is
the Word of God, or the words of man.
The Bible is on trial in America today.
Examine the evidence, and decide whether the Bible is
the Word of God, or the words of man.
Internal Evidence #1 – The Bible Says It Is the Word
of God
Internal Evidence #1 – The Bible Says It Is the Word
of God
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
2 Peter 1:21
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
2 Peter 1:21
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
instruction in righteousness.
II Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
instruction in righteousness.
II Timothy 3:16
Internal Evidence #2 – The Holy Spirit Confirms to Us
That the Bible is the Word of God
Internal Evidence #2 – The Holy Spirit Confirms to Us
That the Bible is the Word of God
Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth.
John 16:13
Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth.
John 16:13
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?
Internal Evidence #3 – The Transforming Power of the
Bible Proves It is the Word of God
Internal Evidence #3 – The Transforming Power of the
Bible Proves It is the Word of God
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye
transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that
good, and acceptable, and
perfect, will of God.Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye
transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that
good, and acceptable, and
perfect, will of God.Romans 12:2
Internal Evidence #4 – The Unity of the Bible Proves
That the It is the Word of God
Internal Evidence #4 – The Unity of the Bible Proves
That the It is the Word of God
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?
Forty human writersForty human writersOver fifteen hundred yearsOver fifteen hundred years
Sixty six booksSixty six books
And not one disagreement!And not one disagreement!
Josh McDowell said, “Take ten contemporary authors and ask
them to write their viewpoints on one controversial subject. Would
they all agree? No, we would have disagreements from one author to
another. Now look at the authorship of the Bible. All these
authors, from a span of fifteen hundred years, wrote on many
controversial subjects, and they do not contradict one another.”
Josh McDowell said, “Take ten contemporary authors and ask
them to write their viewpoints on one controversial subject. Would
they all agree? No, we would have disagreements from one author to
another. Now look at the authorship of the Bible. All these
authors, from a span of fifteen hundred years, wrote on many
controversial subjects, and they do not contradict one another.”
Internal Evidence For the Bible:Internal Evidence For the Bible:
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?
Self ProclamationSelf Proclamation
The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit
Transforming AbilityTransforming Ability
UnityUnity
External Evidence #1 –The indestructibility of the Bible
proves it is the Word of God
External Evidence #1 –The indestructibility of the Bible
proves it is the Word of God
The Bible has withstood the test of time.The Bible has withstood the test of time.
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?
The Bible has withstood attempts at exterminationThe Bible has withstood attempts at extermination
The Bible has withstood criticism, scrutiny, and skepticism.The Bible has withstood criticism, scrutiny, and skepticism.
External Evidence #2 – Archaeology and history prove the
Bible is the Word of God
External Evidence #2 – Archaeology and history prove the
Bible is the Word of God
"No archaeological discovery has ever controverted a single biblical reference.'' -- Nelson Glueck, renowned Jewish archaeologist
"No archaeological discovery has ever controverted a single biblical reference.'' -- Nelson Glueck, renowned Jewish archaeologist
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?
Several, however, have confirmed the truth of the Bible.Several, however, have confirmed the truth of the Bible.
External Evidence #3 – Science proves the Bible is the Word
of God
External Evidence #3 – Science proves the Bible is the Word
of God
While the Bible is not a science book, wherever it touches science it is accurate.
While the Bible is not a science book, wherever it touches science it is accurate.
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?
While some reject the Genesis account of creation, it is true and accurate.While some reject the Genesis account of creation, it is true and accurate.
External Evidence #4 – Fulfilled prophecy proves the
Bible is the Word of God
External Evidence #4 – Fulfilled prophecy proves the
Bible is the Word of God
Bible prophecy is very clear and specific, and has been fulfilled with an amazing accuracy.
Bible prophecy is very clear and specific, and has been fulfilled with an amazing accuracy.
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?
The odds, mathematically, of these prophecies being fulfilled by chance, are staggering.
The odds, mathematically, of these prophecies being fulfilled by chance, are staggering.
External Evidence For the Bible:External Evidence For the Bible:
Is The Bible Trustworthy?Is The Bible
Trustworthy?
IndestructibilityIndestructibility
Archaeology/HistoryArchaeology/History
ScienceScience
Fulfilled ProphecyFulfilled Prophecy
Some Things to Think About …
Some Things to Think About …
Is the Holy Spirit of God guiding you into
truth? If not, you may not be saved.
Is the Holy Spirit of God guiding you into
truth? If not, you may not be saved.
Some Things to Think About …
Some Things to Think About …
Despite the evidence in favor of the Bible, God’s way
of salvation is still faith in the finished work of Christ.
Despite the evidence in favor of the Bible, God’s way
of salvation is still faith in the finished work of Christ.
Some Things to Think About …
Some Things to Think About …
You have heard the Word of God today. Let it produce faith in your
heart and be saved.
You have heard the Word of God today. Let it produce faith in your
heart and be saved.