FAQ About The Bible
Q. HOW DO I KNOW THE BIBLE CAN BE TRUSTED?
A. God’s character rests upon the authenticity and authority of the Bible. His character stands behind His Word, and He cannot lie. Num. 23:19, I Sam. 15:29, Titus 1:2, Hb. 6:18
Q. HOW IS MY BIBLE DIFFERENT FROM THE KORAN OR OTHER RELIGIOUS WRITINGS?
A. The Bible is alive! Hb. 4:12 It is the inspired (God-breathed) word of God and He ever lives to back it up. Not to mention the Author is also your personal tutor. II Tm. 3:16, II Pt. 1:21
Q. CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME REASONS TO PROVE IT IS HISTORICALLY RELIABLE?
A. I’ll give you 5,656 reasons. That’s the number of partial or complete ancient copies of the New Testament. Experts who study ancient literature agree that the New Testament is the most remarkably preserved book in the ancient world.
Q. HOW ACCURATE ARE THE TRANSLATIONS?
A. The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 is just one example of its accuracy. After 1,000 years of copying, there were no changes in meaning and only thirteen minor changes in the wording of the entire scroll of Isaiah. Astounding.
Q. ARE THERE DIFFERENT WAYS TO READ MY BIBLE?
A. Yes.
Panoramic reading (skimming) gives you a general understanding.
Systematic study – to obtain information
Devotional study – to obtain inspiration
- The Bible is a book about a Father and His family.
- The New is in the Old contained. The Old is in the New explained.
- God sent His Son, but He left His book.
- Our attitude toward the Word determines the place that God holds in our daily life.
