Seven Compelling Evidences Confirm the Bible Is True

by Mike Matthews

Featured in Answers Magazine

With all the knowledge and resources readily available today, God’s children have no excuse for not being prepared to “Give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you” (1 Peter 3:15).

Special Section: Can You Prove the Bible is True?

Can We Prove the Bible Is True?

Seven Compelling Evidences Confirm the Bible Is True

First and foremost, we can know what the Bible says about itself (“internal evidences”), and then we can learn the most compelling corroborating evidences that confirm its claims (“external evidences”).

1. God’s Character

2. Claims of Divine Authorship

3. Unity of the Bible

4. Fulfilled Prophecy

5. Scientific Accuracy

6. Archaeological Finds

7. Life-Changing Power

Originally published as “Seven Compelling Evidences—That the Bible Is True,” in Answers, April–June 2011.

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April – June 2011

Continual attacks on God’s Word can cause even Christians to question the Bible. Are you prepared to answer the attacks, or more important, questions from those who honestly want to learn how we know God’s Word is true? This issue of Answers will burrow down to the heart of the matter, highlighting seven reasons we know the Bible is true!

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