Nov 24, 2004 palestinian archaeology has become a fad for jewish and christian scholars alike. Consider just one verse of this amazing prophecy that was written long before jesus lived and was crucified. Apr 16, 2012 yes, the bottom line of proving the bible is true and should be taken at face value isit works. Jesus own words prove bible is wrong the church of truth. The evidence supporting the bibles version of historical events continues to grow, and biblical archaeology leads the charge. No, he isnt saying that the bible is literally true, just that whoever wrote the story of david killing goliath in the valley of elah clearly knew of what he wrote. Nasa proves that the bible is true living365withjesus. If you can, it could dramatically change the outcome of your life.
Conclusive scientific proof stated as 10 proofs that god exists and the bible is a reliable source of truth. As the book draws heavily on already published scholarly material, there are few surprises here, yet this is a minor quibble because sheler deftly presents the arguments side by side, allowing lay readers to decide for themselves if the bible is true. Much of the bible, in particular the historical books of the old testament, are as accurate historical documents as any that we have from antiquity and are in fact more accurate than many of the egyptian, mesopotamian, or greek histories. The bible is unique among all the books in the world, and its message is unified throughout all 66 books. We are betting our souls that it is either true or not true, and you will either be right or wrong. Aug 04, 2017 archaeologists excavating in jerusalem have found burned artifacts dating from 2,600 years ago which prove that a passage in the bible is true. Apr 29, 20 the five eras for historical proof of the bible. The biblical contradictions therefore prove that the book. Hundreds of books with historical, scientific, and archeological data have supported the bible.
Where we can check biblical claims against verifiable truth, the bible proves itself accurate. Eternal productions 101 scientific facts and foreknowledge. Yet the whole jewish and christian world is filled more than ever with doubt concerning the reliability of the bible. Keep in mind that the bible as we have it today consists of 66 books, written by approximately 40 different authors over a period of about 1,500 years.
The historicity of the bible is the question of the bibles relationship to history covering not just the bibles acceptability as history but also the ability to. Originally published as the ultimate proofthat the bible is true, in answers, apriljune 2011. The bible is not a science book, yet it is scientifically accurate. The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous ordinances is everlasting. Unfortunately, not all of those answers have been as cogent as we might hope. Archaeological find in jerusalem proves bible passage is. In this helpful bible study guide, you will learn the different pieces of evidence that point to the bible s veracity. Further, archaeologists have evidence that these prophecies were written down many years before they were fulfilled, proving that they were not falsified documents claiming to be prophecies that came true. Proof that the book of mormon is true, excerpt from. Some reasons why humanists reject the bible american. A note to christians who already believe in god and why this book can be helpful to you. Now you have five simple keys at hand to prove the bible is true.
New book proves black people are the real israelites world. Dead sea scrolls, historical documentation, and word of mouth all confirm the authenticity of the bible. Mar 30, 2009 see recent issues of bible and spade, especially no. A point where people often get stuck in trying to convince other people that following the bible is the best way to go in life is. It is a book about god and his relationship with man. The bible is an unreliable authority because it contains numerous contradictions. So indeed there are factual difficulties in the bible as we remember that it was begun over three thousand years ago and took sixteen centuries to complete. To be sure science is limited in what science can do. I just want to tell you that i enjoyed reading this.
Finally, the bible is not a book of the month, but the book of the ages. Archaeologists excavating in jerusalem have found burned artifacts dating from 2,600 years ago which prove that a passage in the bible is true. Apr 12, 2017 this modern apologetics classic that started it all, is now completely revised and updatedbecause the truth of the bible doesnt change, but its critics do. Sheler sifts through the claims and counterclaims of contemporary biblical studies. The bible contains a powerful message of hope and love for humanity a message we believe should be shared. He thought the bible was a joke until he found the evidence. Despite feverish searching with scripture in one hand and cuttingedge technology in the other, evidence backing the bible remains elusive. Fulfilled prophecy as evidence for the bibles divine origin.
The bible is not written as a history book, but it is a book that contains much history. Hoerth, archaeology and the old testament grand rapids. On that day, more than half a million students will take a simple stepbringing their bible to school and talking about it with. Criticism of the bible is an interdisciplinary field of study concerning the factual accuracy of the claims and the moral tenability of the commandments made in the. The bible is the most historically accurate book ever penned. One of the most amazing things that god has for us today. Apr 20, 2020 atlanta, ga april 20, 2020 blacks are the true israelites.
Scientists will argue on both sides for and against a. Here are six incredible finds that proved the bible was true. No book has ever had as much opposition as the bible. The great debate on science and the bible young earth vs. This chart shows scientific facts and principles referred to in this ancient bible, but not actually discovered by humankind until later centuries. Fulfilled prophecy helps us know the bible is true there is perhaps no more compelling evidence that the bible is the true word of god than fulfilled prophecy. Science means knowledge, and true science always agrees with the observable evidence. However, people and events mentioned in the bible can be. Thats the message of the new book, hidden identity of blacks in the bible. Dec 17, 2019 the bible was created during a time where stories were orally passed down over thousands of years. Hi sir, i have one of your books, very interesting and. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. The problem is people that are perishing do not understand the bible.
The validity of the bible and christianity in his steps. This is why it has the nearly identical flood story from gilgamesh, and why jesus has the same characteristics as dionysus, osiris, horus, mithra, and. Evidence a lawyer could use to prove the bible was true bible proof book keith mason beyond blind faith by paul little. Science confirms it, and with the help of this video, you and your teens will be better equipped to defend it. News and world report, offers an evenhanded examination and critique of the bible as a historical document in his first book. Proof that the book of mormon is true book of mormon facts. If there is a more perfect book than the book men call king james published by cambridge bring it forth and let us examine spirits of each of the precepts. This book shows, in simple ways, how proof of god and the bible are backed by science and logic. Really a dialogue on skepticism, evidence, and truth the coffee house chronicles josh mcdowell, dave sterrett on. Includes new scientific, logical, experiential and statistical evidence.
Many a learned person has asked the same thing about the bible or even the. Among the most conservative lists, there are more than 100 biblical. What is truly amazing is that there is a deeper unity of purpose and message throughout the entire book. Jun 01, 2016 there is an overwhelming amount of rock solid science that proves the bible is accurate and true. After carefully investigating the full spectrum of cuttingedge research and conflicting reports, he challenges the popular perception that the credibility of the bible has been seriously undermined by critical scholarship. Scientific research continues to unfold the wonders and mysteries of our universe. Here, written from on the scene, is the shocking truth about the conspiracy to hide the facts. It was written by over 40 different writers, including shepherds, kings, priests, scholars, fishermen, and prophets, over a span of 1,500 years. Many historical figures are identified in its pages. Thousands of ancient, handcopied documentsreferred to as manuscripts provide proof of the new testament and old testaments historical consistency.
When it comes to the claims in the bible, everyone is placing a bet. Gods plan for his people and the universe is clearly spelled out. It shows that the bible can be counted on more than any other history book to shed light on the true events of history. The bible is estimated to have been written between 1450 b.
Of course, this is not the only field of science that proves gods existence, but it is one that continues to demonstrate the perfect record of the holy bible and its authority as a reliable and inspired document. Keep in mind that the bible as we have it today consists of 66 books, written by approximately 40 different authors over a period of. Palestinian archaeology has become a fad for jewish and christian scholars alike. We have listed statements on this page that are consistent with known scientific facts. From archaeology to astronomy, evidence from many fields points to the veracity of gods word. But whoever wrote the story was familiar with the reality, says garfinkel. Proof israel is in africa written by jeremiah jael israel. The bible, from a secular nonreligious standpoint, is an important historical text for first century judea and the ancient near east. Hundreds of ancient discoveries verify its accuracy. See recent issues of bible and spade, especially no. One way to do this is through bring your bible to school day on oct. The bible was created during a time where stories were orally passed down over thousands of years.
So when anyone asks you for proofs that the bible is the inspired word of god, just remember the first key word of the first proof, unity, because each of its letters contains the first letter of the rest of the proofs. Men have laughed at it, scorned it, burned it, ridiculed it, and made laws against it. 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. So the bible is clearly meant to be interpreted as true, and exclusively true john 17.
May 09, 2016 nasas recent discovery shed new light on what the bible says, thus confirming that these biblical stories are in fact true. This is too far back in antiquity to either prove or disprove. We are betting our souls that it is either true or not true, and you will either. The only way we can trust the validity of the bibles message is if christs statement is true. In this video lesson, kyle butt presents nine of the discoveries that prove. More and more there is archaeological and scientific evidence proving the bible is true. Next time we will explore the internal evidence proving the bible is true. We are not aware of any scientific evidence that contradicts the bible. Mason the difference between micro and macroevolution armageddon, the last days, islam and the nuclear threat.
Harold hill, the president of the curtis engine company in baltimore, also a consultant in space programs. Therefore, the first difficulty this legend presents is that nowhere in the bible in the book of joshua or elsewhere is it stated that god made the sun stand still for exactly 23 hours and 20. To prove if the bible is true, we dont need to look far. After all, quoting the bible to prove the bible assumes the bible is true, which is really the point of contention or discussion. Dead sea scrolls, historical documentation, and other sources all confirm the authenticity of the bible. Zondervan publishing house, 1992, 69105 is also helpful, as is alfred j.
Revered by christians as gods holy word, the bible spans centuries of history, contains a variety of literary styles and culminates in the person of jesus christ. A number of christians have tried to answer this question. Stories constantly morphed and changed over time, and the bible is a collection of these. The real book is called the golden city and its in words they can not read. Incredible proof for why you should have faith in the bible. The idea of absolute truth and morality is offensive to many people today, but we must be proclaimers of truth. Now, o lord god, you are god, and your words are truth, and you have promised this good thing to your servant. This booklet presents 101 scientific facts found in the scriptures. For example, the book of genesis mentions camels, but the earliest domestic camel bones found in israel date to around 930 b. Apr 01, 2011 based on the bibles own example, you should point them to the only true ultimate standard, the bibles own claims about itself.
Get this special guide with 10 biblical and practical tips for christians in the covid19 pandemic. Isaiah chapter 53 when compared to the four gospels. But if the bible can be shown to be a reliable document, accurately recorded and transmitted through history, from god to us, then we can build a strong case that the bible is indeed true. Logically, if two statements are contradictory, at least one of them is false. Some of the books above give information on what scientists are finding that proves the creation story, the flood. It doesnt mean that david and goliath actually existed. The prophecies recorded in the bible came true in such a detailed way that they could not have been predicted by chance. If anything, archaeologists find inconsistencies between the biblical accounts and the facts. Still there is overwhelming scientific evidence for the bible.
Ultimately we trust the bible, not because we can prove it from other sources but because we trust the one who made us and then gave us his word. In the case of the bible, the koran, and the book of mormon, all three claim to be from god, and to be infallible. Morrow points out in his book questioning the bible theres more evidence that jesus lived than. Interestingly, there is one book that has anticipated many of these scientific facts. Im going to skip diving into the new testament, because the historicity of jesus of nazareth, his life and cruc. Even those who wrote the bible made it clear it was not a secular history, even though secular events are referred to. What things in the bible are actually proven to be true. Thousands of ancient, handcopied documentsreferred to as manuscripts provide proof of the new testament and old testaments historical. Russell had to say, there is evidence outside the bible that proves the reality of its history. The new book quells the debate about the identity of israelites with empirical proof from the bible and provides irrefutable.