We know without a doubt that the Bible is true, because
it’s prophecies are true. Bible prophecies are exact predictions of future
events, and they have a very slim chance of occurring by coincidence. No other
predictors, such as Nostradamus, were ever as exact in their predictions as
Bible prophecy. Even in archeology and historical records, we see the exact
details of the Bible confirmed.
Discoveries such as the Tel Dan Stele (900-850 BC), the
Meesha Stele (846 BC),
the Nabonidus Cylinder (550
BC) and the Caiaphas Ossuary establish the veracity of the Bible. No
archeological find has ever invalidated the Bible. In fact, proper research of
Biblical references constantly leads to startling archeological discoveries.
Even people, formerly considered as fictional, are proven to have lived just like
the Bible stated.
The Bible is full of prophetic utterances recorded for all
posterity. Daniel foresaw the exact lineage of the four empires from Babylon to
Medo-Persia to Greece to Rome. He predicted the spectacular rise of the Greek
conqueror Alexander the Great to power, as well as the final division of his
Greek empire by four of his surviving generals (Daniel 7:6, 8:5-8, 11:2-4).
Ezekiel’s prophesied about the destruction of the Phoenician city Tyre (Ezekiel 26). Isaiah predicted the coming reign of the Persian King Cyrus — two hundred years before his birth (Isaiah 44:28). God even prophesied to Isaiah that He would predict distant future events and bring them to pass Himself (Isaiah 41:21-23, 48:3-5). The exactness of the multitude of ancient texts also prove the veracity of the Bible.
Jesus fulfilled over three hundred Bible prophecies with unerring accuracy (Isaiah 11:1-Matthew 2:6; Genesis 35:19, 48:7; Ruth 4:11; 1 Samuel 23:23; Exodus 18:25; Psalm 90:2-John 1:1). Consider His life (Isaiah 7:14-Matthew 1:18; Micah 5:2-Matthew 2:1; Isaiah 35:5–6-Matthew 11:5), His death (Isaiah 50:6-Mark 14:65; Isaiah 53:12- Mark 14:65; Isaiah 53:9-Matthew 27:57–60), His resurrection (Psalm 16:10-Mark 16:6), His ascension into heaven (Psalm 68:18; Mark 16:19) and His exaltation at God’s right hand (Psalm 110:1; 1 Peter 3:22).
In the end times in which we live, the news consistently reports another fulfilled Biblical prophecy (1 Thessalonians 5:1-9:1). Record-breaking weather, world events such as the new nation of Israel, the revised Roman Empire in the European Union and the World Council of Churches, along with mounting Israeli-Arab hostilities and the coalition between Russia and the Middle East fulfill a major portion of end time prophecies (2 Timothy 3:3-17; Ezekiel 35-39).
Are you ready to meet King Jesus face-to-face? The Bible is true. Jesus is coming again. Be on your guard so that you many not be deceived by the error of lawless people, but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom we owe all glory and honor (2 Peter 3:17-18).
Prayer:
Father God, I pray that You will open the eyes of the understanding of everyone who reads this post, so that they can see and comprehend the wonderful love You have for all of mankind. You did not just speak the world into existence (Genesis 1:1) and then leave us to function on our own (Colossians 1:17; Psalm 18:35, 20:6, 138:7; Isaiah 41:10, 48:13). You are constantly involved in the lives of anyone who will give You the time in their day (Proverbs 3:5-6). Draw us ever closer to Your heart.
Thought for the Day:
Fulfilled Prophecy proves that the Bible is true.
Sources:
Dr. Nelson Glueck, Rivers in the Desert [New York, Grove,
1960], p. 31).©2014 Answers in Genesis
©2011 Zev Radovan, www.BibleLandPictures.com
BiblePlaces.com/Musée du Louvre, Paris, France
©2011 The British Museum
©2011 Zev Radovan, www.BibleLandPictures.com
©2011 Zev Radovan, www.BibleLandPictures.com
