It is a spiritual relationship between the individual and god. The bible is so repulsive that it has no place in a modern, civilized society. Let it be stated clearly again here by way of introduction, to deny the existence of the god of the bible is to repudiate the christ of scripture. They believe that because the writers of the bible lived in an unenlightened era, the. Apr 01, 2011 indeed, this is one way the bibles authenticity can be tested. This does not prove every word of scripture is true, but it reveals that the. One of the strongest arguments for the accuracy of the bible is its 100% accuracy in predicting the.
Have you ever stopped to really prove whether or not the bible is divinely inspired by a creator i am going to give you the proof. If we look at the bible simply as a historic document, it should be among the most reliable on record compared with others. However, that does not mean that faith is without evidence. Have you ever noticed that when you read the bible, it often makes no sense.
Sommer introduction humanists reject the claim that the bible is the word of god. Eight reasons why christianity is false church and state. If we look at the bible simply as a historic document, it should. Detractors of the bible claim that there is little proof of the use of slaves in egypt or of the exodus, of the conquering of the canaanites by the israelites or prior to 1993 of king davids reign. If the critics of the bible dismiss the new testament as reliable information, then they must also dismiss the reliability of the writings of plato, aristotle, caesar, homer, and the other authors mentioned in the chart at the beginning of the paper. The creation is covered in 31 verses in the first chapter of genesis. Hybrid plants, the crossbreeding of plants,cannot produce seed that can reproduce.
Enough that we have a separate page to discuss this proof alone. It is obvious we arent looking at a detailed step by step instructions on how to create a universe, but. It is an established fact that the bible always mentioned leprosy in the context of the skin turning white because of a disease or in relationship to some specific wrong doing. Compelling evidence of the authenticity of the bible. When it comes to the claims in the bible, everyone is placing a bet. Of course, its important to note that the bible isnt a history book, nor is it intended to be one. Compare that with, for example, king arthur, who supposedly lived around ad500. Temple described in the book of kings than almost any other known building.
New creation studies proof that the bible is the word of god. Jul 23, 2012 third, from genesis to revelation, the bible reads as one book. After 200 years of christian archaeologists digging up the whole middle east, they havent found any proof of the exodus of the jews from egypt, hebrew slaves or the ten plagues. In fact, there is significantly more documentation for the books of the bible than there are for other historically recognized authors and literature, such as plato and the iliad. The bibles unique construction the character of the bibles authors fulfilled prophecy. And what this is, is a proof a proof that hezekiah was a real being, a real king of judah, 2700 years ago in the ancient land of israel and judah in the bible, whos mentioned hezekiah is one of the righteous kings mentioned in the books of chronicles and kings, in the nation of judah, capitol of jerusalem. Scientists finally read the oldest biblical text ever found the. We do not have evidence for the existence of kings named saul, david or solomon. Following are examples of the overwhelming scientific evidence for the bible. May 27, 2002 home the archaeological evidence for the bible is nonexistent. But this is the evidence of my daughters virginity.
I love the stories of scientists and archaeologists who have become believers by the preponderance of evidence found in extensive research of gods holy book. I know that none of the original autographs documents exist, so how is the bible dated. There are also suggestions prophecies of plague can be found in the old testament passages and scripture penned before the birth of jesus. Noah is described in the bible as a family man, a father of three, who is about to celebrate his 600th birthday. They doubted the existence of ur of the chaldees, of the advanced ancient citystates and religious towers mentioned in genesis 1011, of complex legal codes in that era, of camels in palestine in the days of abraham, of king david and king solomon, of the hittites and the philistines, of sargon and. Science confirms the bible is a short poster full of imagined proofs that the bible is scientifically accurate. His followup article, archaeology confirms 3 more bible people, published in the mayjune 2017 issue of bar, adds another three people to the list.
So the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him, and they shall fine him a hundred shekels of silver and give it to the girls father, because he publicly defamed a virgin of israel. Is there a scientific proof that the bible is real. The archaeological evidence for the bible is nonexistent. We are now just at 5993 years since god created the heavens and the earth as measured by a clock on earth, and in the last days before the 7 year great tribulation and the return of christ. Within a few decades of his supposed lifetime, he is mentioned by jewish and roman historians, as well as by dozens of christian writings. This chart shows scientific facts and principles referred to in this ancient bible, but not actually discovered by humankind until later centuries. Christ himself, the word of god who is the author of all scripture, asserted that we should be able to believe everything he says about earthly things john 3. By watching this short video, you will be able to prove to yourself that the bible is repulsive.
These tablets include treaties, marriage arrangements, rules regarding inheritance, adoption, and the like. Manuscript evidence for superior new testament reliability. Not sure if this has been asked before or if if im in the right subreddit. It is a book about god and his relationship with man. In this message by pastor alan didio youll learn how to give an answer for the hope that is within you and how to prove the bible is the word of. We have listed statements on this page that are consistent with known scientific facts. Extrabiblical historical sources corroborate biblical details. However, people and events mentioned in the bible can be. Some argue that jesus wasnt an actual man, but within a few decades of his lifetime, he was mentioned by jewish and roman historians. Indeed, this is one way the bibles authenticity can be tested.
Archaeology and the historical reliability of the new. Many people think the stories in the bible couldnt possibly be true. The book of mormon that are clearly impious frauds. I found the above video and following article to be one of the closest to what could be considered proof for the bible the works of numerologist ivan panin has been in the public domain since the late 1800s and has yet to be disproved mathematically.
There is a great deal of scientific evidence that supports the bible. In an effort to show this it quote mines the bible and then compares what it says to science now and then. Here are my eight reasons why christianity is false. Williams ma, mphil is assistant professor in communication and worldviews at gimlekollen school of journalism and communication, nla university college, norway. The some 20,000 cuneiform clay tablets discovered at the ruins of nuzi, east of the tigris river and datable to c. I know that fulfilled prophecy is a big proof for the bible s truthfulness, but how do we know the prophecies and their fulfillment were written years or more apart. The contradiction between the reality of god and the definition of god proves that god is imaginary. Criticism of the bible is an interdisciplinary field of study concerning the factual accuracy of the. Is there archeological evidence that a kingdom of israel existed. The bible is the inspired word of god, but not everything in it should be taken literally 47 percent. And i am going to tell the skeptics how to disprove the bible, if its not inspired, and how to disprove the very existence of god, if there.
He alone provides a solid foundation for knowledge and attests to his own truthfulness. What is the historical evidence that jesus christ lived. The bible says the heavens cannot be measured and the stars are without number genesis 22. Apr 29, 20 what do we mean by scientific proof of the bible. We are betting our souls that it is either true or not true, and you will either be right or wrong. Over the centuries the bible has been rigorously tested for scientific accuracy, and it has never failed. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a field of science or a specific book. Dinosaurs the lost world of the bible chris ashcraft may, 2016. The evidence for the exodus has grown substantially in recent years. The validity of the bible and christianity in his steps. Mar 14, 20 this is proof of the bibles 3500yearold statement that all creatures reproduce according to kind.
However, the greatest proof is the bible holy scriptures, word of god itself. They are convinced the book was written solely by humans in an ignorant, superstitious, and cruel age. The bible is the most historically accurate book ever penned. But whether from archaeological finds or physics students reconstructing noahs ark, were amassing more scientific evidence every year. Discovered in israel, the tel dan stele has been dated to the ninth century bc and mentions the house of david, shattering the longheld view of many skeptics that david was a mythical person. The bible is the actual word of god and is to be taken literally, word for word 28 percent. All kjv books old testament only new testament only apocrypha only. If you would like to see our science page, click on this sentence. This is easily seen by anyone who takes the time to examine the text of this ancient book.
And they shall spread the garment before the elders of the city. Could the scriptures in the bible be referring to visions of god or real aliens. It can now be said with high confidence that the biblical account of the exodus represents a true historical event. And yet, you know for a fact that that statement is wrong. Many of them were listed in the bible hundreds or even thousands of years before being recorded elsewhere.
Nearly 50 years ago, two out of three americans asked by the gallup polling organization said they believed the bible is the actual word of god and is to be taken literally, word for word. There is little direct proof for many of the events in the bible. The archaeological evidence of the bible is scarce. Archaeologists use every piece of evidencefrom the tiniest fragment of. There is clear evidence that prayer does not work despite the bible promising prayers will be answered. The bible is estimated to have been written between 1450 b. There are many scientific facts mentioned in the bible that were not understood by man until centuries after the bible was written. Hundreds of ancient discoveries verify its accuracy.
Within a few decades of his lifetime, jesus was mentioned by jewish and roman historians in passages that corroborate portions of the new testament that describe the life and death of jesus. The bible is not a science book, yet it is scientifically accurate. It includes her beliefs today concerning the bible and the return of jesus christ. The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his re proof. Jul 08, 20 hence, when he inspired the bible, he saw to it that no unscientific views were incorporated in it, however much they may have been believed by others at the time of the bibles writing. This essay was written to be delivered as a lecture and is worded accordingly. Evidence noahs biblical flood happened, says robert ballard. The bible indicates the use of atomic materials in creation. Here are some evidences that the bible is inspired godbreathed, as declared in 2 timothy 3.
Have you ever stopped to really prove whether or not the bible is divinely inspired by a creator. It is interesting that when people seek historic and scientific proof of jesus, they immediately discount the bible as a reliable source. Unfortunately, god is defined by the bible to be a prayeranswering being. The fact that such a claim is made, would not, of course, guarantee the genuineness of the assertion. When a man shall have in the skin of his flesh a rising, a scab, or bright spot and it be in the skin of his flesh like the plague of leprosy.
Third, from genesis to revelation, the bible reads as one book. He studied the gemetria of the bible, which is the numerical value of letters. Much of this evidence is spectacularly depicted in the awardwinning documentary patterns of. His followup article, archaeology confirms 3 more bible people, published in the mayjune 2017. The intended effect is to demonstrate that the bible was right long before science was while, in fact, the bible is rife. Some reasons why humanists reject the bible american. There is even an arch with the name david inscribed on it. Proofs of the inspiration of the bible before speaking about christianitys solid foundation, i would like first to emphasize that true religion is a personal experience. Ad 55120, gaius suetonius ad 69died after 122 the chief secretary of the roman emperor hadrian who reigned ad 1178, and pliny the younger ad 6162c. For this issue, we are going to look at the creation only. Proof of god is the true diary and testimony of a christian ministers neardeath experience and extraordinary, spiritual life spanning over many years. Apr 01, 2011 as it turns out, the only ultimate standard that can be logically selfauthenticating is one that exactly matches the unique god of scripture, who is true, holy, just, eternal, unchanging, and cannot lie titus 1. This, too, gives invariable evidence of the bibles divine inspiration. When the day of pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place.
Are there historical proofsevidence that david, moses, noah, and the other famed biblical characters really did exist. How can people say that the bible was written by god when it was penned by men. No doubt the strongest evidence for gods existence in the bible comes from the lord jesus christ himself. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a. There is proof that what the bible says is truth, and that what jesus did is properly documented. Second, the bible accurately reveals historical people, events, and places. The proof that the bible is the word of god comes from its internal contents. In this video lesson, kyle butt presents nine of the discoveries that prove the. Ten top biblical archaeology discoveries biblical archaeology. The bible is one book, and yet it is made up of 66 books, was written by at least 40 different authors over a period of about 1600 years, in different countries and on three different continents. Archaeology and the historical reliability of the new testament. On the other hand, if the critics acknowledge the historicity and writings of those other individuals, then they must also retain the historicity.
Welcome to proof the bible is true we are now just at 5993 years since god created the heavens and the earth as measured by a clock on earth, and in the last days before the 7 year great tribulation and the return of christ. In fact, we have ample scientific evidence to demonstrate that the belief in prayer is nothing but pure superstition, as shown in the next proof. The bible contains the following categories of internal evidence, which prove it to be the word of god. We are not aware of any scientific evidence that contradicts the bible. Download ten top biblical archaeology discoveries and start receiving bible history. Before the invention of the telescope, man could see only a few hundred stars with the naked eye, but the very first book of the. A look at eight of the evidences that the bible is what it claims to be, the infallible word of god to man. If you can, it could dramatically change the outcome of your life. The vast majority of americans believe that god exists, that jesus is his son, and that god himself gave us the bible and the ten commandments. Matthew maury 18061873 is considered the father of oceanography. Jul 18, 2017 how can we know that the bible is inspired by god. Hone, in the bible, speaking and claiming to be god, can make prophecies and tell what is going to happen in the future to nations, to cities, to empires, then if it actually happens in every case, and without.
I grew up catholic, went to a catholic school, am currently a catholic education instructor, and am. Proofs of the inspiration of the bible arabic bible. Other sources that mention jesus outside of the bible include the roman historian cornelius tacitus c. Compelling evidence of the authenticity of the bible by peter pilt on may 24, 2012 88 many in our society today hate the bible they hate the whole concept of absolute truth and absolute authoritythe cry of a post modern generation as they reject the supernatural is that the bible was written by man and is therefore to be dismissed. Did you ever stop to prove whether the bible is the divinely inspired word of god. It was part of a two day debate with a fundamentalist minister.
The historicity of the bible is the question of the bibles relationship to history covering not just. Gods word stands true today and is evident in nature. What are the various archaeological proofs of the holy bible. Without using the bible we have proved through historical documents, logic, and scientific evidence we have proved the birth, crucifixion, and resurrection of jesus christ and what the bible says about jesus is true. We believe that the bible is the word of god, in the original languages, and is sufficient for understanding the christian life. God spoke to men telling them of things he would bring about in the future. Proof of the bibles divine inspiration research supports. Thousands of ancient, handcopied documentsreferred to as manuscripts provide proof of the new testament and old testament s historical consistency. The further back in the bible you go there is less and less evidence. Therefore openly before the churches, show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you. Remember, all of these accurate details are found in just one chapter. Jul 19, 2019 there is little direct proof for many of the events in the bible. The word dinosaur was introduced to the english dictionary in 1842 by richard owen. Prophecy is the proof of god prophecy is the proof of divine revelation.
The historical evidence for jesus of nazareth is both longestablished and widespread. The bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by man 21 percent. Even those who wrote the bible made it clear it was not a secular history, even though secular events are referred to. Learn more from our list of bible verses about aliens below. Jesus own words prove bible is wrong the church of truth. Dead sea scrolls, historical documentation, and other sources all confirm the authenticity of the bible. Who wrote the bible and what evidence exists that the bible should be treated seriously. Then gideon said to god, if you will deliver israel through me, as you have spoken, behold, i will put a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. I dont have space here to give the evidence but if you are not aware of it, i can provide it. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made.
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