What are some evidences that the Bible is the inspired word of God?
By Hart57
@Hart57 (359)
United States
April 3, 2012 3:18pm CST
Indeed, the Bible proclaims itself to be the Word of God in many passages (e.g., Josh. 1:8, Pss. 1:2, Prov.30:5-6, etc.) but to many, that may not be the strongest piece of evidence. What additional evidence is there that proves that the Bible is the authoritative, inspired and infallible Word of God?
4 responses
@braveheart07 (2601)
• Philippines
3 Apr 12
You're right. The Bible is the inspired Word of GOD.
From the bottom of my heart, I believe that I can use the Bible for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness because GOD's words are just and righteous.
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
It is God’s delight in a man to know how to glorify His God.
"Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD." (Jeremiah 9:23-24)
God is love; and love does not delight in the opposite of truth.
"So we know and believe the love God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him." (1 John 4:16)
"Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful
…it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right." …(1 Corinthians 13:4, 6)
Every word of God conveys truth and wisdom.
"Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth forever." ((Psalms 119:160)
"All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them." (Proverbs 8:8)
It is right and sensible to believe that every good thing that happens comes from God. God is a God of perfect justice.
So, it is God’s glory that must prevail over any other.
To GOD Be The Glory!
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@Hart57 (359)
• United States
4 Apr 12
Amen! Also, the Bible was written over a period of 1600 years by 40 different authors who lived on three different continents and wrote in three different languages. Yet, despite this tremendous diversity, the 66 books of the Bible form one unified story with no contradictions. Such continuity is truly extraordinary and can only be the result of supernatural authorship.
@6precious102 (4043)
• United States
4 Apr 12
I think there are things you can look at regarding the Bible that sets it apart from other "holy" writings. For instance:
1. The 66 books of the Bible were written by 40 authors over a period of 1500 years and all 66 books harmonize with each other. The other "sacred" writings were given to one particular person within that person's lifetime. How can we verify the truth of the other writings?
2. Look at the fulfilled prophecy found in the Bible. Can the other writings make a claim for fulfilled prophecy?
3. Although we're not able to prove everything in the Bible, the things that can be proven have been shown to be accurate.
4. Has any other writing been scrutinized like the Bible?
5. Has any other writing been maligned and condemned to the degree that the Bible has yet continues to have a positive influence on the lives of people that the Bible has?
6. Has any other writing had the impact on people's lives that the Bible has had?
7. Does any other writing have a more hopeful message than the Bible?
I just don't see how the Bible can have the track record it has and not be the inspired Word of God, particularly when you consider how hard nonbelievers have tried to rid the world of it. God's Word will never pass away.
@cairalyssa (1402)
• Malaysia
8 Apr 12
If Bible is Inspired by Words Of God, Our Modern technology has proved that bible is wrong.
If many description in bible are methaphor, why wud God says something that is so difficult for Mankind to understand?
If bible is words of God, why Human are allowed to edit those words to so many version?