A handy summary of the evidence for the Bible’s accuracy and reliability, presented in an easy-to-remember acronymic format.
The Problem of Human Suffering
We need to address the fundamental question, if God is so good and powerful, why would He allow suffering and injustice?
The Bible Is an Entreaty
The Bible makes truth accessible to its readers. But it isn’t just a store of knowledge, it is an entreaty to us as humans to consider God’s wondrous offer.
What’s the Harm in Continuing Revelation?
The Bible’s authority and finality have some implications about the messages, visions, feelings, and thoughts that people sometimes regard as revelation from God today.
The End of Divine Revelation Is Foretold
The Old Testament has some fascinating things to say about the coming not only of the Messiah, but also of the fulfillment and completion of revelation.
The Bible Is Final
Sure, the Bible is divine revelation. But is it meant to be the end of revelation? Let’s see what the Bible itself has to say on the matter.
The Bible Is Authoritative
The Bible claims to be the word of God more than 2000 times. This, combined with its reliability, tells us that God’s word deserves the utmost reverence, respect, and obedience.
The Bible Is Sufficient
Do the scriptures contain all that mankind needs for redemption unto salvation? Is there something more that I need besides the Bible? Do I need the wisdom of men? Do I need a personal revelation?
External Evidence Tests: Contemporary Testimony
The Biblical writings were not written in a corner; they dealt with real world events. We can gain some insight by what others, both believing and not, said of these same events.
External Evidence Tests: Prophecy
Even the Bible itself says that if a prophet prophesies falsely, the punishment is death. Can the Bible live by its own standards?