It is literally gods love letter t o his people, kept intact and maintained carefully through his providence over thousands of years of human history. Reliability is a question of truthfulness and accurate copying. Maps to guide you through biblical reliability by hank. Did they see the bible as just a good book with possible errors throughout its pages, or did they believe that inspiration implied inerrancy. Many things are said that are supposed to be truth, but that arent sometimes the lie is told on purpose to fool or deceive people, but quite often the person really thought he was telling the truth, though he was wrong. The word of god came to john the baptist out in the desert and i can assure you that a bible did not fall from the heavens and on to his head. Jan 01, 2009 lets first consider the meaning of reliable.
Building the historical case trueu focus on the family on. Ever since i first got serious about the question how we know the bible is true, it has seemed to me that the most urgent question is not how to provide arguments that convince modern atheists like sam harris, richard dawkins, daniel dennet, christopher hitchens, but rather, how it is that an uneducated muslim villager in the bush of nigeria. But if the bible can be shown to be a reliable document, accurately recorded and transmitted through history, from god to us, then we can build a strong case that the bible is indeed true. Building the historical case by more in trueu series 5 the truth project by focus on the family 12 who is jesus. The bible contains four gospels, or books about the good news of jesus christ and salvation. However, if it can be proved false, then the god of whom it speaks is simply one more pretender in.
Writings that are historically and factually correct and that have been faithfully preserved over time would be considered reliable. Set includes 2 dvds, a leaders guide pdf, and a 96 page discussion guide. Del tackett everyone asks these questions but can students confidently and reasonably defend biblical beliefsand the bible itself when peers or university professors challenge their worldview. The characteristics that point to divine authorship are.
Stephen meyer examines scripture using archeological and documentary data that supports the factual accuracy of the bible. Building the historical case by more in trueu series 5 is the bible reliable. So if the biblical record is true, it is a primary means by which the god of the universe. Therefore, use of the library is restricted to member churches and, in limited. From archaeology to astronomy, evidence from many fields points to the veracity of gods word. Del tackett, host of focus on the familys the truth project, is assisted by guest experts greg koukl, lee strobel, gary habermas, and others. The acquisitions of this library are made through gifts from fellowship churches. The bible is literally filled with detailed prophecies that have been fulfilled with 100% accuracy. However, if it can be proved false, then the god of whom it speaks is simply one more pretender in the assembly of gods that man has created. The hope and resurrection for holypeople christians. Is the bible reliable we can trust the details of the new testament to be accurate because nonchristian authors have confirmed biblical content such as people, personalities, and events as true. The reliability of the bible manuscripts bridges church.
Writings that are historically and factually correct and that have been faithfully. Do you really believe that what you believe is really real. What was the view of jesus and the bible writers toward scripture. They took great care when copying the original manuscripts. Introduction the book of acts is of critical importance in the contemporary debate about the historical jesus. The next adult ce series we will explore starts june 23rd and runs through august 25th the second trueu dvd series. Is the bible reliable who is god, and how can we know him. The old testament and new testament are extremely reliable. Encourage group members to support or add to one anothers responses, the bible leader leader.
The program uses sources outside the bible to substantiate the historical information presented in the biblical account. So if the biblical record is true, it is a primary means by which. From focus on the family and the creators of the truth project, trueu. The third principle of bible reliability is prophecy, or predictive ability. Stephen meyer examines scripture using archeological and documentary. Christ is the witness, the believer, the firstborn. Is the bible a book of myths and fairy tales, or is it a book of history and truth. So studying proofs of the bibles reliability will especially benefit christians.
Nonchristian authors confirming new testaments reliability. I like to use these in revelation because revelation is a much debated. The heart cannot exalt in what the mind rejects, says dr. The people who copied them were extremely dedicated to god and their copying tasks. Stephen meyer challenges you to examine the historical and archaeological evidence to determine for yourself the veracity and accuracy of biblical scripture.
The word of god that so many speak about is not a book and even the bible declares this truth. In short, reliability means something is trustworthy. Recommended studies for lifegroup leaders discipleship pathway studies webbased vdieo or dvd sudt eis sessoins june 2016 2 apologetics does god exist. An examination of the testimony of the four evangelists by simon greenleaf pdf download undesigned coincidences by john james blunt pdf download the four gospels from a lawyers standpoint by edmund bennett pdf download an apology for the bible by richard watson pdf download further resources. Meyer explains why and how the scriptures came to be without resorting to speculations and partial truths like you always see on the history channel about some lost gospels. A seminar that examines the inspiration and reliability of the bible session i. Who is jesus trueu is a precursor to the indepth study presented in focus on the familys the truth project of how to live out a christian worldview. The first book of moses, called genesis genesis 1 the creation in the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. Again, proven facts and insights from philosophy, cosmology and biology will help you engage intellectually with professors and peers, both in and outside of the classroom.
After all, quoting the bible to prove the bible assumes the bible is true, which is really the point of contention or discussion. Mar 17, 2009 the bible is not reliable because it was a book written by men and not by god. Can we trust the new testament as a reliable record of what actually happened, and do we possess what was actually written in the first century. The bible claims to be the direct revelation of our creator. Building the historical case by more in trueu series 5 the truth project by focus on. This second set in the lifechanging dvd series asks, is the bible reliable. The bible records pred ictions of events that could not be known or predicted by chance or common sense. Discussion guide 10 pk true u series by stephen c meyer in pack format at koorong 9781589976214. From the creators of the truth project comes trueu, an engaging dvd series that.
The old testament reads like an epicone grand story after another that portrays the might, sovereignty, grace, and salvation of the one true god who revealed himself in the life of israel. So if the biblical record is true, it is a primary means by which the god of the universe has revealed himself to mankind. Hosted and taught by del tackett, from focus on the familys the truth project, this product can be used. To discover whether the bible is reliable, you need m. It is well considered and logically presented, using archaeological discoveries to support the stories presented in the bible. Disbelief in the existence of god leads people to doubt the historical accuracy of the bible, since it makes sense only if its account of gods intervention in history is true.
Create your own classroom dialogue with the trueu dvds, beginning with one of the most questionsbasic of life, does god exist. Sep 26, 2011 the bible claims to be the direct revelation of our creator. Is a dramatic 45minute documentary for teens and parents featuring compelling interviews with many christian young people about their experiences in college, and it includes insights from leading experts on issues relating to science and faith. Trueu is a precursor to the indepth study presented in focus on the familys the truth project of how to live out a christian worldview. The manuscript evidence is amazingly more massive and reliable than for any other ancient manuscript. We can trust the details of the new testament to be accurate because nonchristian authors have confirmed biblical content such as people, personalities, and events as true. Then i saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. The leaders guide is available as a pdf file on the disk and is very clear. Together they intelligently explore jesuss ancestry and prophetic mission.
Here are five reasons why we can trust what the bible says. The idea of absolute truth and morality is offensive to many people today, but we must be proclaimers of truth. We apologize that certain german vowels didnt translate onto this site. Jun 21, 20 the next adult ce series we will explore starts june 23rd and runs through august 25th the second trueu dvd series. Trueu is a valuable resource for youth groups, college campus clubs, sunday school classes, homebased small groups, homeschools, and individuals who want to strengthen their faith. Matthew was a tax collector who became one of jesus.
We are committed to providing the bible in accurate, contemporary translations and formats so that more people around the world will have the opportunity to be transformed by jesus christ. Building a comprehensive case by more in trueu series 5 biblebased studies. Stephen moyer challenges you to examine the historical and archaeological evidence to determine for yourself the veracity and accuracy of scripture. January 2004 the text of the king james version kjv of the holy bible also called the authorized version av by some is in the public domain. The series consists of three sets of videos and study guides. Who is jesustrueu is a precursor to the indepth study presented in focus on the familys the truth project of how to live out a christian worldview. Includes two dvds, each with five 30minute lessons, and a 96page, twocolor discussion guide. How many of the above statements do you think are true.
Dvd set do you really believe that what you believe is really real. Using the same criteria by which we judge other historical works, not only is the bible reliable, it is more reliable than any other comparable writings. May 14, 20 from focus on the family and the creators of the truth project, trueu. It can also mean that something is consistently good in its quality. Focus on the familys trueu video curriculum offers an introduction to. Biblica, the international bible society, is a worldwide ministry that has been helping people read and understand gods word for over 200 years. In these lessons we are going to be looking for truth. You can find truth many christians are failing to keep their faith after they begin college or enter the workforce. In reference to the bible, reliability has to do with whether or not what it contains from ideas to history to geography and more is trustworthy or not.
Is there historical evidence that the bible is a reliable guide to who god is. The holy bible containing the old and new testaments. Everyone asks these questions, but can students confidently and reasonably defend biblical beliefsand the bible itselfwhen peers or university professors challenge their worldview. If you have a table or chair leg that is 1 78 short, its extremely reliable. How do you know if bible we have today is the same as the original. Count on it as gods word yes, indeed, the bible is reliable and trustworthy more than any other book in all of history. So if the biblical record is true, it is a primary means by which the god of the. But old testament prophets, who were mere men, made accurate prophecies that have been fulfilled even thousands of years after they died. Also i saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of jesus and for the word of god, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. Christ is the witness, the believer, the firstborn of deadpeople, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. Surprisingly, the predictive nature of many bible passages was once a popular argument by liberals against the reliability of the bible. The reliability of the bible when people question the authenticity and reliability of the bible, what are they really asking about. But if the bible can be shown to be a reliable document, accurately recorded and transmitted through history, from god to us, then we can build a.
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