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The Bible

The Bible. Revelation of God or Ravings of Man. Bible Asserts It Is The Word of God. Over 500 times in the first five books claimed writings were the Word of God 1,111 times the prophets claimed they wrote the Word of God. 3808 times the Hebrew scriptures claim to be the Word of God.

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The Bible

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  1. The Bible Revelation of God or Ravings of Man

  2. Bible Asserts It Is The Word of God • Over 500 times in the first five books claimed writings were the Word of God • 1,111 times the prophets claimed they wrote the Word of God. • 3808 times the Hebrew scriptures claim to be the Word of God

  3. The Bible • Is a library of 66 books • Written over a period of 1500 years • Written by over 40 human authors. • Written in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

  4. Human Authors of Bible From Varied Cultures Egyptian royalty Military general Kings cupbearer Priests Shepherd King Court prophet Fruit picker Captive boy Physician Tax Collector Prime Minister Carpenters Fishermen

  5. Subjects Mentioned in Bible History Biography Law Theology Prophecy Geology Botany Biology Astronomy Poetry Philosophy Genealogy Meteorology Hygiene Psychology Romance

  6. People, Events, Cities, and Nations Mentioned In Bible Over 5000 places mentioned in the Bible have been identified Hundreds of individuals and events have been documented. “It may be stated categorically that no archaeological discovery has ever controverted a Biblical reference.” Nelson Glueck, a Jewish Archaeologist. “Rivers In The Desert, History of Netag”, page 31

  7. Harmony of the Bible • 40 Writers • Writing on virtually every known subject • Over a period of 1500 years • Spoke in harmony and without contradiction

  8. Its History God reveals his dealings with mankind through hundreds of individuals and events in His word: • Through poetry • History • Prophecy

  9. It’s Prophecy The Bible contains hundreds of prophecies • About nations, • People • Events For a thorough study of prophecies, read “Evidence That Demands A Verdict” I, & II by Joshua McDowell

  10. It’s Savior The great event to which all Scriptures point …the coming of the Messiah or the Christ. Old Testament Sacrifices spoke of the Christ Prophecies spoke of the coming Savior Jesus is the one and only Savior presented

  11. It’s Accomplishments • There are untold millions of stories telling of the transforming power of God • Those who learned of Him through His word and trusted Him • The transforming accomplishments of the Bible identify it as the Word of God.

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