How do We Know the Bible is the Word of God?

How do We Know the Bible is the Word of God? "We" is born again believers in Jesus, saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, for God's glory alone.

Keep in mind that this list is for believers. Unbelievers will not come to saving faith on the basis of our eloquence or solid arguments. We will never argue anyone into the kingdom of God. Only God raises the dead and every person is dead in sin unless God does a work of regeneration in their hearts.

The reasons listed below are assurance for Christians.

We know the Bible is the Word of God because...

1. God says it is. Over and over again in Scripture God makes this assertion. I am well aware that circular reasoning and arguments from authority don't hold much water with many, but the fact remains that God is the ultimate Authority and the Author of Scripture. John 17:17; 2 Tim. 3:16.

2. It has come true. What God says will happen has happened. Fulfilled prophesies.

3. It agrees with and lends credence to scientific discoveries.

4. It is historically accurate. It is a historical document.

5. It's structure is amazing. God used over 40 writers over 1500 years to write down His 66 books.

6. It's unique effects. It changes us. 1 Thess. 2:13.

7. It exists! The fact that it still exists is testimony to God's supernatural preservation of His Word. Is. 40:8.