The bible is the word of God , why ?

Question 1

The bible is the word of God , why ? (2)

Answer 1

1) Because it say it is

2)There are internal & external uniformities

Question 2

What are the three internal witnesses?

Answer 2

1) Unity of scriptures

2) The prophecies

3)The transforming power of the word

Question 3

Explain why the unity of scriptures is an evidence as to why the bible is the word of God

Answer 3

It was written by 40 human authors in the span of over 1,500 years, three continents, who wrote in three different languages but its message is consistent and all points to Jesus.

God inspired and guided the authors of the Bible, ensuring that their writings were consistent with one another and that they conveyed a unified message.

This is evidence of the divine origin of the Bible, rather than it being the result of mere human effort. Making it an important and trustworthy source for understanding God’s plan for humanity.

Question 4

Verses Where Moses wrote something down at the command of God (5)

Answer 4

Exodus 17:14

Exodus 24:4-7,

Exodus 34:27,

Numbers 33:1-2,

Deuteronomy 31:9, 24

Question 5

What does 2 Peter 1:21 say?

Answer 5

“For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” (NIV)

Meaning: That men recorded the words of God as he spoke to them.

Question 6

Explain why Prophecies is an evidence as to why the bible is the word of God

Answer 6

The Bible has numerous in-depth prophesies. Nobody can accurately predict the future. Thus, the fulfilment of predictions in the Bible offers strong proof that it is God’s Word.

Question 7

The promise in Micah 5:2 shows what ?

Answer 7

Messiah would be born in Bethlehem is an example of a direct prophecy

Question 8

Recite Isaiah 7:14

Answer 8

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. NLT

Question 9

How long before Jesus was born did his day this Isaiah 7:14

Answer 9

Isaiah in the Old Testament wrote about Jesus 700 years before His birth- prove of a prophecy coming true

Question 10

Isaiah 9:6

Answer 10

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Question 11

What conclusion can you make about prophecies in the bible ?

Answer 11

There is no logical way to explain the fulfilment of prophecies except to believe and to agree that it has a divine origin.

Question 12

Explain why the Transforming of the word is an evidence as to why the bible is the word of God

Answer 12

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

God’s Word is the only thing that can transform our spirit, soul, and body. The Word of God is living, life-changing, and dynamic as it works in us

Question 13

State the three external witnesses (3)

Answer 13

1) Historicity
2)The integrity of its human authors
3) The indestructability of the bible

Question 14

How does history prove the bible is the word of God ?

Answer 14

Instead of using outside sources to verify the correctness of the Bible, we utilise the Bible to verify the reliability of outside sources. God’s Word is self-sustaining and immune to sceptics’ counterarguments.

Question 15

Give an example of the historicity (Dead Sea Scrolls)

Answer 15

Over 800 ancient documents were discovered in remote caves near the Dead Sea.

The documents include fragments of 190 biblical scrolls and other important writings.

The writings were mostly in Hebrew on leather and date back to as early as the mid-third century BC.

The discovery has helped us understand how the biblical text was transmitted over time.

The differences between the ancient writings and modern Hebrew texts are minimal and do not change the meaning of the text.

Question 16

How does the Integrity of its humans authors aid to improve the reliability that the bible is the word of God?

Answer 16

People who were writing were close enough to the events that happened to be trusted to write an accurate account. You can approach the historical passages with some degree of certainty that you are reading an honest account written by people who wanted to tell what happened from their perspective

Question 17

How does the indestructability of the Bible proof its the word of God ?

Answer 17

Another aspect that contributes to our belief in the Bible is the life-changing impact it has had for thousands of years. The Bible has defied attempts to banish it by monarchs, dictators, and entire societies and remains the best-selling book of all time. Its words carry a hope found nowhere else in religious writing, and it has changed the lives of millions. Other world religions claim devoted followers, but the glue that ties the majority of their adherents together is fear, intimidation, or human effort. The Bible promises life, hope, and purpose as a gift from Almighty God, which no other book does. Because the Bible resonates as truth in the deepest part of the human soul (Ecclesiastes 3:11), its words have converted murderers, tyrants, and nations.