How do you answer this question: "How do you know the Bible is true?"
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How do you answer this question: "How do you know ... - 11/6/2009 8:40:10 PM
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How do you answer this question from a non-believer? (Question= How do you know that Bible is true?) My daughter was asked this by a new friend, and she didn't quite know what to say.
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/6/2009 8:51:00 PM
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Some one asks me that - they get a simple answer...
YES.
Welcome onto the boards, BTW.
And thanks to God that your daughter continued to think on the question asked of her!!! That is TRULY promising. How old is she?
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/6/2009 8:55:58 PM
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first thing that came to mind as an answer
" I don't... It's my faith and my belief in Jesus that makes it fact... for me. And it can be for you too if you give it a chance".
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/6/2009 9:00:42 PM
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My kids have to learn 8 answers for this in Awana with back up verses. Some of the reasons
1. The Bible says it's true.
2. It was written over a period 1500 years and over 40 authors and yet it all fits together.
I can't remember the other answers....
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/6/2009 9:17:26 PM
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1. Internal evidence: it says it's true
2. External evidence: it adds up (see Zoebob's answer)
3. Testimony of others: people died defending its truth. A dying testimony is considered fact in a court of law because the person has nothing to gain or lose by lying.
A good book to read is "More Than a Carpenter" by Josh McDowell.
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/6/2009 11:40:43 PM
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I know that the Bible is true, because between the two of us, I am the only one that has no worries about its truthfulness.
The non-believer usually feels that we live, we die, that's it. NOTHING.
I, a believer, believe that there is more, and that the Bible is the only Book that promises that through the act of Faith, we are saved and will be with God for eternity. That being true, I am happy, and have no worry.
If you are right and there is noting beyond, we both cease to exist, and neither of us has anything to worry about, because we will not exist to worry about existing.
If I am right, you, my friend, have much to worry about, because I have Faith, and will be going to Heaven, and you, without faith may well end up for an eternity, suffering in Hell. I have nothing to worry about, but you have much.
I choose my Faith, and the Promise of Eternal Heaven. Perhaps you should consider desiring His blessing of eternal joy. Choice is yours, I've made mine. Wanna join me in the family of Jesus?
If that don't work, at least the seed is sown, and the Spirit may be able to convict at a later date.
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/7/2009 12:23:25 AM
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My answer:
I dont know it's true. Isnt that awesome!
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/7/2009 1:43:53 AM
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The only way the Bible is proved true(that's the essence of the Faith)is by one's life experience of obedience, service, sacrifice and worship.
Psalms 26-Of David. 'Vindicate(prove/test)me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. 2 Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and mind. 3 For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in faithfulness to you. 4 I do not sit with the worthless, nor do I consort with hypocrites; 5 I hate the company of evildoers, and will not sit with the wicked.
Psa 26:6 I wash my hands in innocence, and go around your altar, O LORD, 7 singing aloud a song of thanksgiving, and telling all your wondrous deeds. 8 O LORD, I love the house in which you dwell, and the place where your glory abides. 9 Do not sweep me away with sinners, nor my life with the bloodthirsty, 10 those in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes. 11 But as for me, I walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me. 12 My foot stands on level ground; in the great congregation I will bless the LORD. '
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/7/2009 9:42:58 AM
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this is a tough one...I have found this question has come from people (in my experience) that don't believe in the bible and it's background so to use scripture on them won't work..saying you have faith that the bible is from God and believe in Jesus makes them think you have blind faith and shouldn't be so gullible, so some time going along the logic of sharing scriptures does not work. so, this stumps me too , I'd love an answer
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/7/2009 12:00:30 PM
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ORIGINAL: mariamaria
this is a tough one...I have found this question has come from people (in my experience) that don't believe in the bible and it's background so to use scripture on them won't work..saying you have faith that the bible is from God and believe in Jesus makes them think you have blind faith and shouldn't be so gullible, so some time going along the logic of sharing scriptures does not work. so, this stumps me too , I'd love an answer
The answer is quite simple really, and one even an unregenerated heart should be able to understand.
The oneness and unity of the Bible is nothing short of a miracle. It is a library of 66 books, written by over 35 different authors, over a period of approximately 1,500 years.
Represented among the authors is a cross section of humanity. The educated and uneducated, including kings, fishermen, public officials, farmers, teachers, and physicians.
The Bible's subject matter includes religion, history, law, science, poetry, drama, biography, and prophecy. Yet its various parts are as harmoniously united as the parts that make up our human bodies.
For over 35 authors, with such varied backgrounds, to write on so many different subjects over a period of approximately 1,500 years in absolute harmony, would be a mathematical impossibility! It couldn't happen! So then how are we to account for the Bible?
The only adequate explanation for the Bible is found in the Bible itself. "...men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God."
2 Peter 1:21
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/7/2009 1:14:14 PM
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quote:
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ORIGINAL: mariamaria
this is a tough one...I have found this question has come from people (in my experience) that don't believe in the bible and it's background so to use scripture on them won't work..saying you have faith that the bible is from God and believe in Jesus makes them think you have blind faith and shouldn't be so gullible, so some time going along the logic of sharing scriptures does not work. so, this stumps me too , I'd love an answer
The answer is quite simple really, and one even an unregenerated heart should be able to understand.
The oneness and unity of the Bible is nothing short of a miracle. It is a library of 66 books, written by over 35 different authors, over a period of approximately 1,500 years.
Represented among the authors is a cross section of humanity. The educated and uneducated, including kings, fishermen, public officials, farmers, teachers, and physicians.
The Bible's subject matter includes religion, history, law, science, poetry, drama, biography, and prophecy. Yet its various parts are as harmoniously united as the parts that make up our human bodies.
For over 35 authors, with such varied backgrounds, to write on so many different subjects over a period of approximately 1,500 years in absolute harmony, would be a mathematical impossibility! It couldn't happen! So then how are we to account for the Bible?
The only adequate explanation for the Bible is found in the Bible itself. "...men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God."
2 Peter 1:21
This is true and we know it to be so but not everyone believes , unbelievers that don't think the bible is from God are not going to listen to that kind of logic, I know, I've tried it...so if you can't use the bible nor scriptures on people like that then what?
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/7/2009 1:15:11 PM
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some people dont believe it is true, Hebrews 4:12 and 1 peter 1:23 tells us the word is alive, by faith we believe the word to be truth. after you pray for the wisdom from above, walk as the word directs us then He will direct us to the Father , for the Word says draw nearer to God and He will draw nearer to you. then you will see that the Word is true.
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/7/2009 1:20:31 PM
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ORIGINAL: mariamaria
this is a tough one...I have found this question has come from people (in my experience) that don't believe in the bible and it's background so to use scripture on them won't work..saying you have faith that the bible is from God and believe in Jesus makes them think you have blind faith and shouldn't be so gullible, so some time going along the logic of sharing scriptures does not work. so, this stumps me too , I'd love an answer
The problem(reality)is 'they'(the unrepentant)can't or won't see out of ignorance or arrogance and choose rather to wallow in their loop of limited imagination.
It's as simple as the ABC's of Faith:
Admit-“[Jesus] proved He had a valid claim [to His Deity] but His own rejected His claim yet as many as receives His message; to them he claimed the right to become redeemed of God and appropriate His Name.“ John 1:11,12
Believe-“[you can be] freed from the arrogance that enslaves you [and] come into His obedience resulting in purification and Eternal Life. For the wages of sin is death but the free gift of is Eternal Life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 3:22,23
Confess-“[His message] is near you, in your mouth and in your heart"--that is, the word of faith which we are preaching that if you confess [obedience to] Jesus as Lord with your mouth and you will be saved. For with the heart a person believes resulting in righteousness and with his mouth he confesses resulting in [obedience].” Romans 10:8-10
If(when)I present my simple message of obedience and Victory in Jesus Christ they not me have a decision to make. We're not called to save 'em we're called to obedience for their[His] 'bleeding'.
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/7/2009 1:34:05 PM
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Good question.
The answer, is multi-layered. First, as I read the Bible I have a sense that what I am reading is not fiction or some made up story. The subject matter has the air of historicity and fact. I sense the Divine is thoroughly involved because man could not have come up with such a tremendous narrative.
Second, one would have to discuss OT and NT scholarship and historical testing. The Bible is quite capable to standing up to such scrutiny.
Third, one can mention about how many lives have been lost because of the faith put into the truthfulness of the Book.
Fourth, the fact that the words in the Bible, living words, have the power to transform people's lives speaks volumes about its truthfulness.
Fifth, the Bible has been around a long time. Such longevity points to its truthfulness...
These are just a few things I could think of...
C
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/7/2009 2:20:43 PM
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This is true and we know it to be so but not everyone believes , unbelievers that don't think the bible is from God are not going to listen to that kind of logic, I know, I've tried it...so if you can't use the bible nor scriptures on people like that then what?
I have found this logic to work very well with unbelievers if it is communicated correctly.
Fact: Three people could be an eye witness to an auto accident today, and by tomorrow they will be unable to unanimously agree to what actually transpired 24 hours ago.
Using this premise you ask your friend to read the Bible and point out to you any alleged contradictions. Surely they will agree that over 35 authors over a period of 15 centuries would not be able to agree harmoniously on anything, unless it was divinely preordained.
While your friend reads God's word pray and ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate their minds, while opening their hearts to the truths of the Gospel.
One of two things are going to happen:
1) Your friend will be drawn to the truth of God's word by the Holy Spirit, and will proclaim just as the people of Samaria did after they were brought to hear Jesus speak after hearing the testimony of the woman at the well, after which they said ...and they were saying to the woman "It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves and know that this One is indeed the Savior of the world." John 4:42
2) Your friends will return to you with questions for you to answer to which you ask God ot give you discernment in answering her questions, until she comes to the conclusion that there are no true discrepancies, so this must indeed be the true word given to us from the living God.
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/7/2009 2:23:36 PM
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My answer?
Because I've met the Author, and experienced Him, and I trust Him.
(Btw saying that the Bible is true because it says it is is called circular reasoning, and won't cut anything with any unbeliever).
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/7/2009 4:23:51 PM
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Btw saying that the Bible is true because it says it is is called circular reasoning, and won't cut anything with any unbeliever).
Nobody accepts circular reasoning as it relates to Scripture. Having an unbeliever prove its veracity for themselves by actually reading it has proven to be very effective, especially if the skeptic is a scholarly agnostic.
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/7/2009 6:38:23 PM
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1st and foremost ........ If ya don't have faith, then it's not going to be true - regardless.
2nd - Some archaeologists have actually proved the Bible 100% correct on a few things!
3rd - reluctantly - even oceanographers/geologists believe there may be at least a hint that the Bible - "Could", have some validity.
4th - If the Bible isn't a - "God inspired", piece of work - then how come it's about the only literature - sans other pieces from long ago - that "Still", exists?
-charles
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RE: How do you answer this question: "How do you k... - 11/8/2009 9:36:00 AM
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The opening of the human mind by God is the greatest thing ever performed
by God. Then and only then can one truly know that the Bible is true.
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I trusted that the bible was true and put what it said into practice, now I see that it is true. The evidence is in my life. The more I read it and the more I study it, the more treasures I find that answer questions I have and affirm what I believe God has spoken into my heart. I make a choice to try and live it and even when I fail, I find that it always shows me the way of life. 