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The Bible: A Unique Collection of Historical Truths and Divine Messages

The Bible, a remarkable compilation of 66 books authored by a diverse group of over 40 writers including kings, shepherds, and fishermen, spans from 1450 B.C. to A.D. 95. It was composed in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek without contradictions, showcasing perfect unity that reflects a single divine source. Historically, the Bible's narratives are corroborated by extra-biblical sources such as the Egyptian inscriptions and Mesha Stele, affirming its authenticity. With its profound spiritual truths and historical accuracy, we can trust that the Bible delivers God's message for us today.

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The Bible: A Unique Collection of Historical Truths and Divine Messages

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  1. THE BIBLE A SPECIAL BOOK

  2. THE BIBLE: a Special Book • A variety of writers fortydifferentmencontributed to the collection of 66books • A variety of backgroundskings, shepherds, priests, fishermen • A variety of places Jerusalem, Rome, Babylon • A variety of timesfrom1450 B.C.till A.D. 95 • Three different languages Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek NO CONTRADICTIONS • Perfect unity requires a single source

  3. We Can Trust That We Have God’s Message for Us Today • A standard of Old Testament inspiration existed in the process of developing the Old Testament Ezekiel 13:9 • The Jews accepted 39 books as God’s word • So did Jesus Matthew 5:17-20 • The New Testament books also went through a very careful process of revelation through the apostles and confirmed by those on whom they laid their hands 1 Corinthians 14:37

  4. We Can Trust The Bible’s Historical Accuracy • Extra-biblical references to Bible events • 1 Kings 14:25-26 Campaign into Israel by Pharaoh Shishak recorded on the walls of the Temple of Amun in Thebes, Egypt.

  5. Temple of Amun

  6. We Can Trust The Bible’s Historical Accuracy • 2 Kings 1:1; 3:4-27 Revolt of Moab against Israel recorded on the Mesha Inscription.

  7. The Mesha Stele

  8. We Can Trust The Bible’s Historical Accuracy • 2 Kings 17:3-6, 24; 18:9-11 Fall of Samaria to Sargon II, king of Assyria, as recorded on his cuneiform prism. • Isaiah 20:1 Defeat of Ashdod by Sargon II as recorded on his palace walls.

  9. Sennacherib’s Defeat of Samaria

  10. We Can Trust The Bible’s Historical Accuracy • Extra-biblical references to Bible events • 2 Kings 18:13-16 Campaign of the Assyrian king Sennacherib against Judah recorded on the Taylor Prism.

  11. The Taylor Prism

  12. We Can Trust The Bible’s Historical Accuracy • 2 Kings 18:14, 17 Siege of Lachish by Sennacherib recorded on the Lachish reliefs. • 2 Kings 19:37 Assassination of Sennacherib by his own sons is recorded in the annals of his son Esarhaddon.

  13. Lachish Reliefs in Sennacherib’s Palace

  14. We Can Trust The Bible’s Historical Accuracy • Extra-biblical references to Bible events • 2 Kings 24:10-14 Nebuchadnezzar’s conquest of Jerusalem is recorded in the Babylonian Chronicles. • 2 Kings 24:15-16 Captivity of Jehoiachin, king of Judah, is recorded on the Babylonian Ration Records. • Daniel 5:30-31 Fall of Babylon to the Medes and Persians is recorded on the Cyrus Cylinder. • Ezra 1:1-4; 6:3-4 Freeing of captives in Babylon by Cyrus the Great is recorded on the Cyrus Cylinder.

  15. The Cyrus Cylinder

  16. We Can Trust The Bible’s Historical Accuracy • Extra-biblical mention of N.T. events & people • Acts 18:2 Jews are banished from Rome by the Emperor Claudius recorded by Suetonius • Luke 1:1-4, 2:1-2 Jesus is a true historical person • Several unsympathetic witnesses to historicity of Jesus: Suetonius, Thallus, Pliny the Younger, Lucian, Josephus • Romans 16:23 Erastus (Corinth treasurer) has name written in Corinthian ruins

  17. The Erastus Inscription

  18. Truth • The Bible is a book of truth • God’s word • God cannot lie Titus 1:2 • Historical truth proves Bible’s truthfulness • Contains spiritual truth • This truth sets us free when we know it and abide in it John 8:31-32 Obey His word today!

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