2. Is the Bible the Inspired Word of
God?
A great question with a very simple
answer
3. Yes
Do you need specialised learning
and understanding to be able to see
this for yourself?
4. No you do not
• Why do you think that the Bible is truly
supernatural?
• That is not merely a collection of the
thoughts and writings of mere humans
16. These 66 books
are called the Canon of scriptures by
the Christian church
17. These 66 books
• contain a variety of genres:
• History, poetry, prophecy, letters, wisdom
literature & apocalyptic to name just a few
18. These 40 different authors
• came from a variety of backgrounds and
education:
• Shepherds fishermen doctors King’s profits
philosophers
19. Most of these authors
• never knew one another personally or even
read one another’s writings
• They did not all collaborate with one another
in the writings of these books
20. These 66 books
• of the Bible were written in diverse
circumstances; a reflection of the historical
and cultural circumstances in which each of
these books were written.
21. Think about these realities:
• 66 books, written by 40 different
authors, over 1500 years, in 3 different
languages, on 3 different continents.
22. Add to these amazing facts:
• These 66 books share a common storyline –
the creation, fall and redemption of God’s
people
24. These 66 books
• share a common message
• – the message of the Lord Jesus Christ,
salvation is available to all who receive him
and repent of their sins and commit to
following God with all of their heart soul
mind and strength.
42. It is truly impossible,
• for any collection of human writings.
43. The Bible passes this test.
• The Bible is supernatural in its origin
• The Bible is the inspired word of God
44. The Bible contains 66 books,
• written by 40 different authors, over 1,500
years, in 3 different languages, on 3 different
continents, with no historical errors or
contradictions.
45. The entire Bible,
• from Genesis to Revelation, bears the mark
of Divine inspiration.
46. The next time you encounter
someone
• who asks you why you believe the Bible is the
inspired word of God, try sharing this
challenge with them.
47. Better yet, don't wait until you're
asked,
• just go ahead and share this challenge with a
friend today.
• You don't even have to mention the Bible up
front, just ask them if they think it would be
realistic to assemble such a collection of
books.
48. After they say, "But that's
impossible!"
you've got a ready-made
opportunity for sharing the truth of
God's word with somebody!