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2 nd Timothy 3:16 -17

2 nd Timothy 3:16 -17. 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 complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

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2 nd Timothy 3:16 -17

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  1. 2nd Timothy 3:16 -17 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 complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. What we are, believe and do is to be based on the Bible How do we know we rely on the Bible?*

  2. The Structure of the Bible Poetry & Wisdom Prophets History & Law Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Judges Ruth Samuel Kings Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Songs Solomon Isaiah - Malachi Old Testament Gospels/Acts Letters Revelation Matthew Mark Luke John Acts Romans - Jude Revelation New Testament

  3. Evidence that Demands a Verdict • Evidence for Reliability of the Bible The Canon of Scripture Uniqueness of the Bible Evidence from old manuscripts Evidence from the content - prophecies Integrity of the writers • Our verdict What and why • Ignoring Evidence - archaeology & historical documents*

  4. The Canon of Scripture The books of the New Testament: • Decided at the Synod of Hippo 393 AD • Confirmed what was already accepted • Judged on Authority – author, status, certainty text: “Thus says the Lord” Accepted References by early church fathers Consistency • Left out if any doubt*

  5. Evidence that Demands a Verdict • Evidence for Reliability of the Bible The Canon of Scripture Uniqueness of the Bible Evidence from old manuscripts Evidence from the content - prophecies Integrity of the writers • Our verdict What and why

  6. Continuity Written over 1500 years About 40 generations By over 40 people Kings to peasants Written in three languages In many places – thousands miles apart In many circumstances – political, economic, personal Yet there is a wholeness One part is only understood by reference to another Revealing God’s plan of redemption Direction of Holy Spirit* The Uniqueness of the Bible

  7. The Uniqueness of the Bible • Transcribed Precision of Jewish scribes Desire for accuracy extends into NT Small % controversial Shows reliability of the text • Survival Through persecution Through scrutiny Shows impact on people Enhances the reliability • Teaching Focused on Lord Jesus Christ Miraculous Eternal life – life changing experience*

  8. Evidence that Demands a Verdict • Evidence for Reliability of the Bible The Canon of Scripture Uniqueness of the Bible Evidence from old manuscripts Evidence from the content - prophecies Integrity of the writers • Our verdict What and why

  9. Reliability Number of copies (ancient) Elapsed time from original/events Consistency between copies Evidence of Manuscripts

  10. Examples Reject Bible – reject all

  11. Manuscripts

  12. Reliability Supported by Various Versions Original Translated 150 AD Syriac Version 150 AD Latin Version 150 AD Greek Version Various 130 AD Various copies 400’s AD Various copies from 360 AD Consistency between versions*

  13. Early Writings

  14. Evidence that Demands a Verdict • Evidence for Reliability of the Bible The Canon of Scripture Uniqueness of the Bible Evidence from old manuscripts Evidence from the content - prophecies Integrity of the writers • Our verdict What and why

  15. Evidence of Prophecies • 61 major prophecies fulfilled • Several hundred references in OT to Lord Jesus Take 8 prophecies about the Lord Jesus Chances of occurring in life one man 1 in 10 100,000,000,000,000,000 to 1 17 57* 48 Prophecies considered Chances 1 in 10

  16. Evidence that Demands a Verdict • Evidence for Reliability of the Bible The Canon of Scripture Uniqueness of the Bible Evidence from old manuscripts Evidence from the content - prophecies Integrity of the writers • Our verdict What and why

  17. Integrity of Writers • Prophecies Many can’t be contrived • Eye-witness accounts Miracles, transfiguration, resurrection • Personal sacrifice • Integrity Read – words of honest men

  18. Evidence • Bible is different – unique • Bible we read today is the same at that of 2000 years ago • Writers were saintly, God-fearing people • The prophecies have been fulfilled • We can rely on its accuracy • It described unique, miraculous, events, focused on The Lord Jesus Christ • Events that would expected, largely, from a divine person • Evidence demands a verdict*

  19. Our verdict • Scripture is inspired – God-breathed • Unique source of knowledge • It’s profitable – get more out than we put in • Doctrine • Reproof, correction, instruction in the right • Makes us complete and equipped

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