Is The Bible The Word Of God? By David Dann

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1 Is The Bible The Word Of God? By David Dann

2 Is The Bible The Word Of God?

3 Is The Bible The Word Of God? One of the most important questions ever asked is the Bible God s word?

4 Is The Bible The Word Of God? One of the most important questions ever asked is the Bible God s word? Everyone must come to a decision about the origin of the Bible.

5 Is The Bible The Word Of God? One of the most important questions ever asked is the Bible God s word? Everyone must come to a decision about the origin of the Bible. The Bible claims to be the word of God.

6 Is The Bible The Word Of God? One of the most important questions ever asked is the Bible God s word? All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is Everyone profitable must for doctrine, come to for a reproof, decision about the origin of the Bible. for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17). The Bible claims to be the word of God.

7 Is The Bible The Word Of God? One of the most important questions ever asked is the Bible God s word? Everyone must come to a decision about the origin of the Bible. The Bible claims to be the word of God.

8 Since God Exists:

9 Since God Exists: We must decide whether or not He has revealed His will to mankind.

10 Since God Exists: We must decide whether or not He has revealed His will to mankind. Reveal to uncover, to make known

11 Since God Exists: We must decide whether or not He has revealed His will to mankind. Reveal to uncover, to make known We have two choices:

12 Since God Exists: We must decide whether or not He has revealed His will to mankind. Reveal to uncover, to make known We have two choices: 1. God has not revealed His will to man.

13 Since God Exists: We must decide whether or not He has revealed His will to mankind. Reveal to uncover, to make known We have two choices: 1. God has not revealed His will to man. Or,

14 Since God Exists: We must decide whether or not He has revealed His will to mankind. Reveal to uncover, to make known We have two choices: 1. God has not revealed His will to man. Or, 2. God has revealed His will to man.

15 Since God Exists: We must decide whether or not He has revealed His will to mankind. Reveal to uncover, to make known We have two choices: 1. God has not revealed His will to man. Or, 2. God has revealed His will to man. Which choice makes more sense?

16 The Need For A Revelation

17 The Need For A Revelation Man is limited.

18 The Need For A Revelation Man is limited. In knowledge.

19 The Need For A Revelation Man is limited. In knowledge. In time.

20 The Need For A Revelation Man is limited. In knowledge. In time. you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away (James 4:14).

21 The Need For A Revelation Man is limited. In knowledge. In time.

22 The Need For A Revelation Man is limited. In knowledge. In time. God is unlimited.

23 The Need For A Revelation Man is limited. In knowledge. In time. God is unlimited. All knowing (Hebrews 4:13).

24 The Need For A Revelation Man is limited. In knowledge. In time. God is unlimited. All knowing (Hebrews 4:13). All powerful (Mark 10:27).

25 The Need For A Revelation Man is limited. In knowledge. In time. God is unlimited. All knowing (Hebrews 4:13). All powerful (Mark 10:27). Eternal (Psa. 90:2).

26 The Need For A Revelation Man is limited. In knowledge. In time. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, All knowing even (Hebrews from everlasting 4:13). to All powerful everlasting, (Mark You 10:27). are God (Psalm 90:2). Eternal (Psa. 90:2). God is unlimited.

27 The Need For A Revelation Man is limited. In knowledge. In time. God is unlimited. All knowing (Hebrews 4:13). All powerful (Mark 10:27). Eternal (Psa. 90:2).

28 The Need For A Revelation Man is limited. In knowledge. In time. God is unlimited. All knowing (Hebrews 4:13). All powerful (Mark 10:27). Eternal (Psa. 90:2). The only way man can know God s will is if God reveals His will to man!

29 Possibility & Probability Of Revelation

30 Possibility & Probability Of Revelation There is a God who created the world and man (Genesis 1:1, 26).

31 Possibility & Probability Of Revelation There is a God who created the world and man (Genesis 1:1, 26). Would it be possible for an all-powerful Creator to reveal His will to His creation?

32 Possibility & Probability Of Revelation There is a God who created the world and man (Genesis 1:1, 26). Would it be possible for an all-powerful Creator to reveal His will to His creation? Would it be probable that God would reveal His will to His creation?

33 Possibility & Probability Of Revelation There is a God who created the world and man (Genesis 1:1, 26). Would it be possible for an all-powerful Creator to reveal His will to His creation? Would it be probable that God would reveal His will to His creation? Would a father want to communicate with his children?

34 Possibility & Probability Of Revelation There is a God who created the world and man (Genesis 1:1, 26). Would it be possible for an all-powerful Creator to reveal His will to His creation? Would it be probable that God would reveal His will to His creation? Would a father want to communicate with his children? Would God want to correct man when man errs?

35 Possibility & Probability Of Revelation There is a God who created the world and man (Genesis 1:1, 26). Would it be possible for an all-powerful Creator to reveal His will to His creation? Would it be probable that God would reveal His will to His creation? Would a father want to communicate with his children? Would God want to correct man when man errs? Would God want to direct man to worship Him properly?

36 Possibility & Probability Of Revelation There is a God who created the world and man (Genesis 1:1, 26). Would it be possible for an all-powerful Creator to reveal His will to His creation? Would it be probable that God would reveal His will to His creation?

37 Possibility & Probability Of Revelation There is a God who created the world and man (Genesis 1:1, 26). Would it be possible for an all-powerful Creator to reveal His will to His creation? Would it be probable that God would reveal His will to His creation? It is both possible and probable that God would reveal His will to His creation!

38 How Has God Revealed His Will?

39 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through nature?

40 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through nature? We can know God exists through nature.

41 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through nature? We can know God exists through nature. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork (Psalm 19:1).

42 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through nature? We can know God exists through nature.

43 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through nature? We can know God exists through nature. We can see God s power in nature.

44 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through nature? We can know God exists through nature. We can see God s power in nature. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse (Romans 1:20).

45 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through nature? We can know God exists through nature. We can see God s power in nature.

46 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through nature? We can know God exists through nature. We can see God s power in nature. But man cannot learn how to worship and serve God through observing nature alone (Romans 1:21-23).

47 How Has God Revealed His Will?

48 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human intuition?

49 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human intuition? Intuition is perception without reasoning, or understanding that comes through feelings.

50 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human intuition? Intuition is perception without reasoning, or understanding that comes through feelings. Is every person s intuition correct?

51 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human intuition? Intuition is perception without reasoning, or understanding that comes through feelings. Is every person s intuition correct? Were the feelings of Hitler, Stalin, Charles Manson, Jim Jones, etc. all correct?

52 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human intuition? Intuition is perception without reasoning, or understanding that comes through feelings. Is every person s intuition correct? Were the feelings of Hitler, Stalin, Charles Manson, Jim Jones, etc. all correct? Obviously, man cannot learn God s will through intuition.

53 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human intuition? Intuition is perception without reasoning, or understanding that comes through feelings. Is O every LORD, person s I know intuition the way correct? of man is not in himself; it is not in man Were the feelings of Hitler, Stalin, Charles who walks to direct his own steps Manson, Jim Jones, etc. all correct? (Jeremiah 10:23). Obviously, man cannot learn God s will through intuition.

54 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human intuition? Intuition is perception without reasoning, or understanding that comes through feelings. Is every person s intuition correct? Were the feelings of Hitler, Stalin, Charles Manson, Jim Jones, etc. all correct? Obviously, man cannot learn God s will through intuition.

55 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human intuition? Intuition is perception without reasoning, or understanding that comes through feelings. Is There every person s is a way intuition which seems correct? right Were to a the man, feelings but its of end Hitler, is the Stalin, way of Charles Manson, death Jim Jones, (Proverbs etc. 14:12). all correct? Obviously, man cannot learn God s will through intuition.

56 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human intuition? Intuition is perception without reasoning, or understanding that comes through feelings. Is every person s intuition correct? Were the feelings of Hitler, Stalin, Charles Manson, Jim Jones, etc. all correct? Obviously, man cannot learn God s will through intuition.

57 How Has God Revealed His Will?

58 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human wisdom?

59 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human wisdom? Where has the wisdom of men taken us?

60 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human wisdom? Where has the wisdom of men taken us? Evolution.

61 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human wisdom? Where has the wisdom of men taken us? Evolution. Humanism.

62 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human wisdom? Where has the wisdom of men taken us? Evolution. Humanism. Greed.

63 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human wisdom? Where has the wisdom of men taken us? Evolution. Humanism. Greed. Violence.

64 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human wisdom? Where has the wisdom of men taken us? Evolution. Humanism. Greed. Violence. Corruption.

65 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human wisdom? Where has the wisdom of men taken us? Evolution. For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe (1 Corinthians 1:21). Humanism. Greed. Violence. Corruption.

66 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human wisdom? Where has the wisdom of men taken us? Evolution. Humanism. Greed. Violence. Corruption.

67 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human wisdom? Where has the wisdom of men taken us? Evolution. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He catches the wise in their own craftiness (1 Corinthians 3:19). Humanism. Greed. Violence. Corruption.

68 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through human wisdom? Where has the wisdom of men taken us? Evolution. Humanism. Greed. Violence. Corruption.

69 How Has God Revealed His Will?

70 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through words?

71 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through words? This is the only possible way that man can learn the will of God.

72 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through words? This is the only possible way that man can learn the will of God. God would have to communicate His thoughts to man in words in order for man to know the will of God.

73 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through words? Even This is so the no only one possible knows the way things that man of God can learn except the the will Spirit of God. of God. Now we have received, God would not have the spirit to communicate of the world, His but the Spirit thoughts who is to from man God, in words that in we order might for know man to the know things the that will have of God. been freely given to us by God. These things we also speak, not in words which man s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches (1 Corinthians 2:11-13).

74 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through words? This is the only possible way that man can learn the will of God. God would have to communicate His thoughts to man in words in order for man to know the will of God.

75 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through nature? Can we know God s will through human intuition? Can we know God s will through human wisdom? Can we know God s will through words?

76 How Has God Revealed His Will? Can we know God s will through nature? Can we know God s will through human intuition? Can we know God s will through human wisdom? Can we know God s will through words? The only way man can know God s will is if God reveals His will to man in words!

77 Can We Understand God s Revelation?

78 Can We Understand God s Revelation? If the Bible is God s word, can we understand what it says?

79 Can We Understand God s Revelation? If the Bible is God s word, can we understand what it says? Many religious leaders claim that man cannot understand the Bible.

80 Can We Understand God s Revelation? If the Bible is God s word, can we understand what it says? We must therefore conclude that the Scriptures alone cannot be a sufficient guide and rule of faith because they cannot, at any time, be within the reach of every inquirer, because they are not of themselves intelligible even in matters of highest importance, and because they do not contain all the truths necessary for salvation (Roman Catholic Cardinal Gibbons, Faith of Our Fathers, 94 th Ed.; pp ). Many religious leaders claim that man cannot understand the Bible.

81 Can We Understand God s Revelation? If the Bible is God s word, can we understand what it says? Many religious leaders claim that man cannot understand the Bible.

82 Can We Understand God s Revelation? If the Bible is God s word, can we understand what it says? Many religious leaders claim that man cannot understand the Bible. Why would God reveal His will to man in a way that man cannot understand?

83 Can We Understand God s Revelation? If the Bible is God s word, can we understand what it says? Many religious leaders claim that man cannot understand the Bible. Why would God reveal His will to man in a way that man cannot understand? The Bible claims that the common person can understand it!

84 Can We Understand God s Revelation? If the Bible is God s word, can we understand what it says? Many religious leaders claim that man cannot understand the Bible. Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, If you abide in Why would God reveal His will to man in a way My that word, man you cannot are My understand? disciples indeed. And you shall know the The truth, Bible and claims the truth that shall the common make you person can understand it! free (John 8:31-32).

85 Can We Understand God s Revelation? If the Bible is God s word, can we understand what it says? Many religious leaders claim that man cannot understand the Bible. Why would God reveal His will to man in a way that man cannot understand? The Bible claims that the common person can understand it!

86 Can We Understand God s Revelation? If the Bible is God s word, can we understand what it says? Many religious leaders claim that man cannot by understand revelation He the made Bible. known to me the mystery (as I wrote Why before would in God a few reveal words, His by will which, to man in a way that man cannot understand? when you read, you may The Bible understand claims my that knowledge the common in person can understand the mystery it! of Christ) (Ephesians 3:3-4).

87 Can We Understand God s Revelation? If the Bible is God s word, can we understand what it says? Many religious leaders claim that man cannot understand the Bible. Why would God reveal His will to man in a way that man cannot understand? The Bible claims that the common person can understand it!

88 Can We Understand God s Revelation? If the Bible is God s word, can we understand what it says? Many religious leaders claim that man cannot understand the Bible. Why Therefore would God do reveal not be unwise, His will but to man in a way that man cannot understand? understand what the will of the The Bible Lord claims is (Ephesians that the 5:17). common person can understand it!

89 Can We Understand God s Revelation? If the Bible is God s word, can we understand what it says? Many religious leaders claim that man cannot understand the Bible. Why would God reveal His will to man in a way that man cannot understand? The Bible claims that the common person can understand it!

90 The Bible Claims To Be From God

91 The Bible Claims To Be From God The Bible always claims to be a product of the mind of God.

92 The Bible Claims To Be From God The Bible always claims to be a product of the mind of God. The phrase, Thus says the LORD is found over 400 times in the Bible.

93 The Bible Claims To Be From God The Bible always claims to be a product of the mind of God. The phrase, Thus says the LORD is found over 400 times in the Bible. knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21).

94 The Bible Claims To Be From God The Bible always claims to be a product of the mind of God.

95 The Bible Claims To Be From God The Bible always claims to be a product of the mind of God. Is this claim true??????

96 The Bible Claims To Be From God The Bible always claims to be a product of the mind of God. Is this claim true??????

97 Evidence That The Bible Is From God

98 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 1. The Unity of the Bible.

99 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 1. The Unity of the Bible. Is it likely that the Bible would present a consistent message?

100 A Consistent Message

101 A Consistent Message 1. Written over a 1,500 year span.

102 A Consistent Message 1. Written over a 1,500 year span. 2. Written by over 40 different authors.

103 A Consistent Message 1. Written over a 1,500 year span. 2. Written by over 40 different authors. 3. Written by men of diverse background (i.e. fishermen, statesmen, kings, herdsmen, etc.).

104 A Consistent Message 1. Written over a 1,500 year span. 2. Written by over 40 different authors. 3. Written by men of diverse background (i.e. fishermen, statesmen, kings, herdsmen, etc.). 4. Written in a wide variety of locations (i.e. prison, wilderness, palace, etc.).

105 A Consistent Message 1. Written over a 1,500 year span. 2. Written by over 40 different authors. 3. Written by men of diverse background (i.e. fishermen, statesmen, kings, herdsmen, etc.). 4. Written in a wide variety of locations (i.e. prison, wilderness, palace, etc.). 5. Written under various conditions (i.e. times of war, times of peace).

106 A Consistent Message 1. Written over a 1,500 year span. 2. Written by over 40 different authors. 3. Written by men of diverse background (i.e. fishermen, statesmen, kings, herdsmen, etc.). 4. Written in a wide variety of locations (i.e. prison, wilderness, palace, etc.). 5. Written under various conditions (i.e. times of war, times of peace). 6. Written on three continents: Asia, Africa, Europe.

107 A Consistent Message 1. Written over a 1,500 year span. 2. Written by over 40 different authors. 3. Written by men of diverse background (i.e. fishermen, statesmen, kings, herdsmen, etc.). 4. Written in a wide variety of locations (i.e. prison, wilderness, palace, etc.). 5. Written under various conditions (i.e. times of war, times of peace). 6. Written on three continents: Asia, Africa, Europe. 7. Written in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek.

108 A Consistent Message 1. Written over a 1,500 year span. 2. Written by over 40 different authors. 3. Written by men of diverse background (i.e. fishermen, statesmen, kings, herdsmen, etc.). 4. Written in a wide variety of locations (i.e. prison, wilderness, palace, etc.). 5. Written under various conditions (i.e. times of war, times of peace). 6. Written on three continents: Asia, Africa, Europe. 7. Written in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek. 8. Contains subject matter dealing with hundreds of the most controversial issues.

109 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 1. The Unity of the Bible. Is it likely that the Bible would present a consistent message?

110 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 1. The Unity of the Bible. Is it likely that the Bible would present a consistent message? In spite of all of this diversity, the Bible still presents a consistent, unified message throughout and never contradicts itself.

111 Evidence That The Bible Is From God

112 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 2. The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible.

113 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 2. The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible. The prophets who wrote the Bible were spokesmen for God.

114 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 2. The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible. The prophets who wrote the Bible were spokesmen for God. They often foretold future events hundreds of years beforehand.

115 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon

116 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon Read Isaiah 13:19-22.

117 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon Read Isaiah 13: And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, The beauty of the Chaldeans' pride, Will be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. It will never be inhabited, Nor will it be settled from generation to generation; Nor will the Arabian pitch tents there, Nor will the shepherds make their sheepfolds there. But wild beasts of the desert will lie there, And their houses will be full of owls; Ostriches will dwell there, And wild goats will caper there. The hyenas will howl in their citadels, And jackals in their pleasant palaces. Her time is near to come, And her days will not be prolonged (Isaiah 13:19-22).

118 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon Read Isaiah 13:19-22.

119 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon Read Isaiah 13: The prophecy was given about 725 B.C.

120 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon Read Isaiah 13: The prophecy was given about 725 B.C. Babylon became a dominant world empire about 626 B.C.

121 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon Read Isaiah 13: The prophecy was given about 725 B.C. Babylon became a dominant world empire about 626 B.C. Cyrus, the Medo-Persian king, conquered Babylon in 539 B.C. (see Isaiah 45:1-2).

122 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon Read Isaiah 13: The prophecy was given about 725 B.C. Babylon became a dominant world empire Thus says the LORD to His anointed, To about 626 B.C. Cyrus, whose right hand I have held -- To Cyrus, subdue the nations Medo-Persian before him king, And conquered loose the Babylon in 539 B.C. (see Isaiah 45:1-2). armor of kings, To open before him the double doors, So that the gates will not be shut: I will go before you And make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze And cut the bars of iron (Isaiah 45:1-2).

123 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon Read Isaiah 13: The prophecy was given about 725 B.C. Babylon became a dominant world empire about 626 B.C. Cyrus, the Medo-Persian king, conquered Babylon in 539 B.C. (see Isaiah 45:1-2).

124 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon Read Isaiah 13: The prophecy was given about 725 B.C. Babylon became a dominant world empire about 626 B.C. Cyrus, the Medo-Persian king, conquered Babylon in 539 B.C. (see Isaiah 45:1-2). The city of Babylon disappeared completely after 10 B.C.

125 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon

126 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon What is Babylon like today?

127 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon What is Babylon like today? It is one of the most desolate places that I have ever visited (Werner Keller, The Bible As History, p. 299).

128 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon What is Babylon like today?

129 Prophecy of the Fall of Babylon What is Babylon like today? A dead city Not a column or an arch still stands to demonstrate the permanency of human work. Everything has crumbled into dust (Dr. Edward Chiera, letter written while excavating Babylon in 1927).

130 Prophecy Against Three Cities

131 Prophecy Against Three Cities Read Matthew 11:20-24.

132 Prophecy Against Three Cities Read Matthew 11: Then He began to rebuke the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent: Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you. And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades; for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you (Matthew 11:20-24).

133 Prophecy Against Three Cities Read Matthew 11:20-24.

134 Prophecy Against Three Cities Read Matthew 11: The prophecy was spoken by Jesus about 30 A.D.

135 Prophecy Against Three Cities Read Matthew 11: The prophecy was spoken by Jesus about 30 A.D. The prophecy was recorded about 50 A.D.

136 Prophecy Against Three Cities Read Matthew 11: The prophecy was spoken by Jesus about 30 A.D. The prophecy was recorded about 50 A.D. There were at least four cities surrounding the Sea of Galilee: Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Tiberias.

137 Prophecy Against Three Cities Read Matthew 11: The prophecy was spoken by Jesus about 30 A.D. The prophecy was recorded about 50 A.D. There were at least four cities surrounding the Sea of Galilee: Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Tiberias.

138 Prophecy Against Three Cities Read Matthew 11: The prophecy was spoken by Jesus about 30 A.D. The prophecy was recorded about 50 A.D. There were at least four cities surrounding the Sea of Galilee: Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Tiberias.

139 Prophecy Against Three Cities Read Matthew 11: The prophecy was spoken by Jesus about 30 A.D. The prophecy was recorded about 50 A.D. There were at least four cities surrounding the Sea of Galilee: Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Tiberias. Only Tiberias still exists as a thriving city.

140 Prophecy Against Three Cities Read Matthew 11: The prophecy was spoken by Jesus about 30 A.D. The prophecy was recorded about 50 A.D. There were at least four cities surrounding the Sea of Galilee: Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Tiberias. Only Tiberias still exists as a thriving city. The other three cities were destroyed by an earthquake about 400 A.D.

141 How Could Jesus Fulfill These Prophecies????

142 How Could Jesus Fulfill These Prophecies???? Examples O.T. Prophecy Fulfilled 1. Born of virgin Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:22 2. Family of David Jeremiah 23:5 Matthew 1: Place of birth Micah 5:2 Matthew 2: Galilean Ministry Isaiah 9:1-2 Matthew 4: Purging the Temple Psalm 69:9 John 2:17 6. Triumphal Entry Zechariah 9:9 Matthew 21: Betrayed by friend Psalm 41:9 John 13:18 8. Price of betrayal Zechariah 11:12-13 Matthew 27: Deserted by disciples Zechariah 13:7 Matthew 26: Silent in trial Isaiah 53:7 Matthew 27: Mocked Psalm 22:7 Matthew 27: Vinegar & Gall Psalm 69:21 John 19: Words on cross Psalm 22:1 Matthew 27: Crucified w/thieves Isaiah 53:12 Matthew 27: Nailed/Pierced Psalm 22:16 John 19: No bones broken Psalm 34:20 John 19: Cast lots for clothes Psalm 22:18 John 19: Grave w/rich Isaiah 53:9 Matthew 27:57-60

143 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 2. The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible. The prophets who wrote the Bible were spokesmen for God. They often foretold future events hundreds of years beforehand.

144 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 2. The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible. The prophets who wrote the Bible were spokesmen for God. They often foretold future events hundreds of years beforehand. The prophecies of the Bible never fail!

145 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 2. The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible. The prophets who wrote the Bible were spokesmen for God. They often foretold future events hundreds of years beforehand. The prophecies of the Bible never fail! Would it be possible for men to accomplish this without being guided by God?

146 Evidence That The Bible Is From God

147 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible.

148 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times.

149 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible.

150 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. The existence of the Hittites (Winckler, 1906).

151 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. The existence of the Hittites (Winckler, 1906).

152 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. The existence of the Hittites (Winckler, 1906).

153 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. The existence of the Hittites (Winckler, 1906). The existence of King David (Biran, 1993).

154 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. The existence of the Hittites (Winckler, 1906). The existence of King David (Biran, 1993). House of David Inscription

155 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. The existence of the Hittites (Winckler, 1906). The existence of King David (Biran, 1993).

156 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. The existence of the Hittites (Winckler, 1906). The existence of King David (Biran, 1993). King Belshazzar of Babylon (Rawlinson, 1876).

157 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. The existence of the Hittites (Winckler, 1906). The existence of King David (Biran, 1993). King Belshazzar of Babylon (Rawlinson, 1876). Nabonidus Cylinder

158 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. The existence of the Hittites (Winckler, 1906). The existence of King David (Biran, 1993). King Belshazzar of Babylon (Rawlinson, 1876).

159 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. What do the experts say?

160 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological There discoveries can be always no doubt support that the Bible. archaeology has confirmed What do the experts the substantial say? historicity of the Old Testament tradition (William F. Albright, 1953).

161 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. What do the experts say?

162 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology It is may the be study stated of the categorically people, life, and customs that of no ancient archaeological times. discovery Archaeological has ever discoveries controverted always a Biblical support the Bible. reference. Scores of What do the archaeological experts say? findings have been made which conform in clear outline or exact detail historical statements in the Bible (Nelson Glueck, 1959).

163 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. What do the experts say?

164 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, Over thirty names (emperors, high priests, Roman and customs of ancient times. governors, princes, etc.) are mentioned in the New Testament, Archaeological and all but a handful discoveries have been always verified. support In every way the the Bible Bible. accounts have been found accurate (though vigorously What challenged). do the experts In no single say? case does the Bible let us down in geographical accuracy. Without one mistake, the Bible lists around forty-five countries. Each is accurately placed and named. About the same number of cities are named and no one mistake can be listed. Further, about thirty-six towns are mentioned, and most have been identified. Wherever accuracy can be checked, minute detail has been found correct every time! (Jerry Moffitt, 1993).

165 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. What do the experts say?

166 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. Archaeology is the study of the people, life, and customs of ancient times. Archaeological discoveries always support the Bible. What do the experts say? How can the Bible be so accurate?

167 Evidence That The Bible Is From God

168 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible.

169 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible. The bible is over 1900 years old.

170 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible. The bible is over 1900 years old. Yet it doesn t contain any geographical, historical, or scientific errors commonly found in other books.

171 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible. The bible is over 1900 years old. Yet it doesn t contain any geographical, historical, or scientific errors commonly found in other books. Science textbooks that are 50 or 100 years old are considered outdated and full of error.

172 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible. The bible is over 1900 years old. Yet it doesn t contain any geographical, historical, or scientific errors commonly found in other books. Science textbooks that are 50 or 100 years old are considered outdated and full of error. The Bible is ancient, yet it is correct whenever it deals with scientific subject matter.

173 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible.

174 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible. The earth is round (Isaiah 40:22).

175 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible. The earth is round (Isaiah 40:22). The earth is suspended in space (Job 26:7).

176 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible. The earth is round (Isaiah 40:22). The earth is suspended in space (Job 26:7). There are channels and paths in the seas (Psalm 8).

177 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible. The earth is round (Isaiah 40:22). The earth is suspended in space (Job 26:7). There are channels and paths in the seas (Psalm 8). The life of the flesh is in its blood (Leviticus 17:10-16).

178 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible. The earth is round (Isaiah 40:22). The earth is suspended in space (Job 26:7). There are channels and paths in the seas (Psalm 8). The life of the flesh is in its blood (Leviticus 17:10-16). The stars cannot be numbered (Jeremiah 33:22).

179 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible. The earth is round (Isaiah 40:22). The earth is suspended in space (Job 26:7). There are channels and paths in the seas (Psalm 8). The life of the flesh is in its blood (Leviticus 17:10-16). The stars cannot be numbered (Jeremiah 33:22). The process of rain, evaporation, and condensation (Job 36:27-28).

180 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible. The bible is over 1900 years old. Yet it doesn t contain any geographical, historical, or scientific errors commonly found in other books. Science textbooks that are 50 or 100 years old are considered outdated and full of error. The Bible is ancient, yet it is correct whenever it deals with scientific subject matter.

181 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 4. Scientific accuracy of the Bible. The bible is over 1900 years old. Yet it doesn t contain any geographical, historical, or scientific errors commonly found in other books. Science textbooks that are 50 or 100 years old are considered outdated and full of error. The Bible is ancient, yet it is correct whenever it deals with scientific subject matter. How did the writers of the Bible know this?

182 Evidence That The Bible Is From God

183 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible.

184 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct.

185 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and pagan religion of the Roman Empire.

186 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and pagan religion of the Roman Empire. Yet the New Testament standard of morality is the highest standard man has ever seen.

187 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and pagan religion of the Roman Empire. Yet the New Testament standard of morality is the highest standard man has ever seen. Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

188 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The But writers what about of the spoken New Testament falsehood? were surrounded Is it not sometimes by the immorality, and on some corruption, and occasions pagan religion useful, of and the Roman not then Empire. Yet the detestable? New Testament We can standard use it, for of morality is the example, highest as standard a kind of man preventive has ever seen. Compare medicine the against Bible s our standard enemies of morality with (Plato, the standards The Republic, created p. by 79). men.

189 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and pagan religion of the Roman Empire. Yet the New Testament standard of morality is the highest standard man has ever seen. Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

190 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and Therefore, pagan religion putting of away the Roman lying, each Empire. Yet one the speak New Testament truth with his standard neighbor of morality is the highest (Ephesians standard 4:25). man has ever seen. Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

191 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and pagan religion of the Roman Empire. Yet the New Testament standard of morality is the highest standard man has ever seen. Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

192 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. These officers will take the children The of the writers better of Guardians the New Testament to a nursery were surrounded and put them by the in charge immorality, of nurses corruption, and living pagan in a religion separate of part the Roman of the city: Empire. Yet the the New children Testament of the standard inferior of morality is the Guardians, highest standard any man defective has ever seen. Compare offspring the of Bible s the others, standard will of be morality with quietly the standards secretly created disposed by men. of (Plato, The Republic, p.182).

193 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and pagan religion of the Roman Empire. Yet the New Testament standard of morality is the highest standard man has ever seen. Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

194 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded And just as by you the want immorality, men to corruption, do to and you, pagan you also religion do to of them Roman likewise Empire. Yet the New Testament (Luke 6:31). standard of morality is the highest standard man has ever seen. Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

195 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and pagan religion of the Roman Empire. Yet the New Testament standard of morality is the highest standard man has ever seen. Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

196 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. Men of understanding! In retaliation The you writers have a of safeguard the New Testament for your lives were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and pagan (The religion Qu ran of the 2:178). Roman Empire. Yet If the anyone New Testament attacks you, standard attack him of morality is the highest standard man has ever seen. as he attacked you Compare the (The Bible s Qu ran standard 2:193). of morality with the standards created by men.

197 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and pagan religion of the Roman Empire. Yet the New Testament standard of morality is the highest standard man has ever seen. Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

198 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The But writers I say of to the you, New love Testament your enemies, were surrounded bless those by who the immorality, curse you, do corruption, good and pagan religion of the Roman Empire. to those who hate you, and pray for Yet the those New who Testament spitefully standard use you and of morality is the persecute highest standard you (Matthew man has 5:44). ever seen. Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

199 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and pagan religion of the Roman Empire. Yet the New Testament standard of morality is the highest standard man has ever seen. Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

200 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. Good women are obedient As for The writers those of from the New whom Testament you fear were surrounded disobedience, by the admonish immorality, and corruption, send and them pagan to beds religion apart of the and Roman beat them. Empire. Yet the Then New if they Testament obey you, standard take no of morality is the highest further action standard against man them has ever seen. Compare the (The Bible s Qu ran standard 4:34). of morality with the standards created by men.

201 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and pagan religion of the Roman Empire. Yet the New Testament standard of morality is the highest standard man has ever seen. Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

202 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers Wives, of the submit New to Testament your own were surrounded husbands, by the as immorality, to the Lord So corruption, and husbands pagan religion ought of to the love Roman their own Empire. Yet wives the New as their Testament own bodies; standard he who of morality is the highest loves his standard wife loves man himself has ever seen. (Ephesians 5:22, 28). Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

203 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible. Morals are principles of right or wrong conduct. The writers of the New Testament were surrounded by the immorality, corruption, and pagan religion of the Roman Empire. Yet the New Testament standard of morality is the highest standard man has ever seen. Compare the Bible s standard of morality with the standards created by men.

204 Evidence That The Bible Is From God 1. The Unity of the Bible. 2. The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible. 3. Archaeology supports the Bible. 4. Scientific Accuracy of the Bible. 5. The Moral Standard of the Bible.

205 Is The Bible From God Or Man?

206 Is The Bible From God Or Man? We must make a decision about the Bible.

207 Is The Bible From God Or Man? We must make a decision about the Bible. We have only 2 choices:

208 Is The Bible From God Or Man? We must make a decision about the Bible. We have only 2 choices: 1.Is it the product of an all-knowing, allpowerful God?

209 Is The Bible From God Or Man? We must make a decision about the Bible. We have only 2 choices: 1.Is it the product of an all-knowing, allpowerful God? If so, all of the evidence makes sense.

210 Is The Bible From God Or Man? We must make a decision about the Bible. We have only 2 choices: 1.Is it the product of an all-knowing, allpowerful God? If so, all of the evidence makes sense. This explanation fits the evidence.

211 Is The Bible From God Or Man? We must make a decision about the Bible. We have only 2 choices: 1.Is it the product of an all-knowing, allpowerful God?

212 Is The Bible From God Or Man? We must make a decision about the Bible. We have only 2 choices: 1.Is it the product of an all-knowing, allpowerful God? 2.Is it the product of mere men?

213 Is The Bible From God Or Man? We must make a decision about the Bible. We have only 2 choices: 1.Is it the product of an all-knowing, allpowerful God? 2.Is it the product of mere men? These men would be liars.

214 Is The Bible From God Or Man? We must make a decision about the Bible. We have only 2 choices: 1.Is it the product of an all-knowing, allpowerful God? 2.Is it the product of mere men? These men would be liars. These men would be self-condemned.

215 Is The Bible From God Or Man? We must make a decision about the Bible. We have only 2 choices: 1.Is it the product of an all-knowing, allpowerful God? 2.Is it the product of mere men? These men would be liars. These men would be self-condemned. These self-condemned liars would have managed to devise the highest moral standard.