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Inspiration of the Bible

Inspiration of the Bible. 2 Peter 1:19-21 August 6, 2017. Inspiration of the Bible. Is the Bible the Word of God? If it is the Word of God, can we know for certain? Faith is based on evidence and there is a mountain of evidence to support both questions. Inspiration of the Bible.

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Inspiration of the Bible

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  1. Inspiration of the Bible 2 Peter 1:19-21 August 6, 2017

  2. Inspiration of the Bible Is the Bible the Word of God? If it is the Word of God, can we know for certain? Faith is based on evidence and there is a mountain of evidence to support both questions.

  3. Inspiration of the Bible 2 Peter 1:20-21 19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

  4. Inspiration of the Bible Scientific Accuracy of the Bible

  5. Scientific Accuracy of the Bible Medicine (sex) – Exodus 20:14; Matthew 16:6; Hebrews 13:4 According to the CDC (2015): Genital Herpes – 299,000 Syphilis – 23,872 Gonorrhea – 395,216 Chlamydia – 1,526,658 HIV – 1,100,000 HIV/AIDS Deaths – 6,721

  6. Scientific Accuracy of the Bible Geography – many time in scriptures terms “up” and “down” are used to show elevation 1974 Times Magazine – went to over 100 places in Palestine, proved the Bible accurate in terms of it Biblical descriptions.

  7. Scientific Accuracy of the Bible Oceanography – Psalm 8:8; Job 38:16 Matthew Fontaine Maure (1806-1873) – after reading Psalm 8, went out and found the systems of the deep, he was named the Founder of Pathways of the Sea in 1927. HMS Challenger Expedition (1873-1876) – discovered the sea bed was covered in canyons.

  8. Scientific Accuracy of the Bible Physics – Genesis 2:1; Isaiah 51:6 1st Law of Thermodynamics – matter or energy can be created or destroyed 2nd Law of Thermodynamics – everything is running down or wearing out The BIBLE reveals these truths far ahead of when man even discovered them!!

  9. Inspiration of the Bible Scientific Accuracy of the Bible Prophetic Accuracy of the Bible

  10. Prophetic Accuracy of the Bible Many types relating to many different things. NOT ALL PROPHECY IS PREDICTIVE God alone can tell the future, The Bible tells the future, Therefore, the Bible must be from God

  11. Prophetic Accuracy of the Bible Criteria for True Prophecy: It has to be beyond the power of man to foresee. It must be provable that it was foretold before the event took place. It must apply to the event. Language must be clear and definite. Must have a clear and apparent fulfillment.

  12. Prophetic Accuracy of the Bible Prophecies of Christ: Birth – Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2 Forerunner – Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1 Public Ministry – Isaiah 9:1-2; Zechariah 9:9 Death – Isaiah 53; Psalm 41:9

  13. Prophetic Accuracy of the Bible Prophecies of Christ: Resurrection – Psalm 2:7; Psalm 16:10 Ascension – Psalm 68:18; Psalm 110:1 Present Ministry – Psalm 110:4

  14. Inspiration of the Bible Scientific Accuracy of the Bible Prophetic Accuracy of the Bible Archeological Accuracy of the Bible

  15. Archeological Accuracy of the Bible 5 Values of Archeology in respect to the Bible: It gives cultural background. It resurrects forgotten people. It provides evidence for the accuracy and integrity of the Bible. It helps identify Biblical locations. It gives us a basis of the Biblical timeline.

  16. Archeological Accuracy of the Bible Examples of Discoveries: Solomon’s Sea Port (1 Kings 9:26) – Ezion-Geber Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10) – Meriba Luke’s Accuracy (Acts) – 32 countries, 54 cities, and 9 islands Pilate (his inscription) – 1961 – slab of stone name him has Perfect of Judea Coins – tribute penny (Matt. 22:17-21); 30 pieces of silver (Matt. 26); Widow’s mite (Mark 12:41-44)

  17. Conclusion The results of all this evidence seem fairly clear. They favor the Biblical account as being accurate. The Bible MUST be from God.

  18. Inspiration of the Bible Scientific Accuracy of the Bible Prophetic Accuracy of the Bible Archeological Accuracy of the Bible

  19. Invitation Non - Christians Hear – Romans 10:17, Acts 18:8, Believe– Romans. 10:9-10, Hebrews 11:6 Repent – Luke 13:3,5 Acts 17:30 Confess– Acts 8:37, Matthew 10:32 Be Baptized – Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-5 Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:35

  20. Invitation Christians Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5 Confess - James 5:16, 1 John 1:9 Pray - Acts 8:24, James 5:16

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