The Bible is a reliable collection of historical documents written by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses. They report supernatural events that took place in fulfillment of specific prophesies, and claimed that their writings were divine rather than human in origin.” –- Voddie Baucham
Matthew 7:13 CSB – Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it.
Hosea 4:14 CSB – People without discernment are doomed.
2 Peter 1:16-21 CSB – For we did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; instead, we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased!” 18 We ourselves heard this voice when it came from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain.
19 We also have the prophetic word strongly confirmed, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
20 Above all, you know this: No prophecy of Scripture comes from the prophet’s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by the will of man; instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
The Bible is a reliable collection of historical documents
Luke 1:1-4 CSB – Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as the original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. 3 So it also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus,4 so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed.
2 Peter 1:16 CSB – For we did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; instead, we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
“We were eyewitnesses”
1 John 1:1 CSB – What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have observed and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life—
“during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses”
1 Corinthians 15:3-7 CSB – For I passed on to you as most important what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve. 6 Then he appeared to over five hundred brothers and sisters at one time; most of them are still alive, but some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one born at the wrong time, he also appeared to me.
“This is the sort of truth that is hard to explain because it is a fact; but it is a fact to which we can call witnesses.” –G. K. Chesterton in The Everlasting Man
The Bible is a reliable collection of historical documents written by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses.
Objection: How do I know that the Bible I have is true?
2 Peter 1:17-18 CSB – For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased!” 18 We ourselves heard this voice when it came from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain.
The Bible is a reliable collection of historical documents written by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses. They report supernatural events…
They report supernatural events
They report supernatural events that took place in fulfillment of specific prophesies
The Bible is a reliable collection of historical documents written by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses. They report supernatural events that took place in fulfillment of specific prophesies,
2 Peter 1:19 CSB – We also have the prophetic word strongly confirmed, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
2 Peter 1:20-21 CSB – Above all, you know this: No prophecy of Scripture comes from the prophet’s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by the will of man; instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
The Bible is a reliable collection of historical documents written by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses.
They report supernatural events that took place in fulfillment of specific prophesies and claimed that their writings were divine rather than human in origin.
claimed that their writings were divine rather than human in origin
The Practical Test: The Bible Accomplishes its work: Changed Lives
2 Tim 3:15-17 CSB – ….from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
Hebrews 4:12 CSB – For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Will you let the Word of God change you?
The Bible is a reliable collection of historical documents written by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses.
They report supernatural events that took place in fulfillment of specific prophesies, and claimed that their writings were divine rather than human in origin.
