“Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the
events that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as the
original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. 3 It
also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the
very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus, 4 so
that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been
instructed.” (Luke
1:1-4)
How
do we know for certain that the New Testament is true?
1.
The variety and
consistency of the New Testament accounts
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for
rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, 17 so
that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17), see Luke 1:1
above
2.
The validity of the eyewitness
testimony
“For we did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we made known to you
the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; instead, we were eyewitnesses of
his majesty.” (2 Peter 1:16), see Luke 1:2 above
3. The accuracy of the history
“The grass withers, the flowers
fade, but the word of our God remains forever.” (Isaiah 40:8), see Luke 1:3 above
“It may be stated categorically
that no archaeological discovery has ever controverted a Biblical reference.
Scores of archaeological findings have been made which confirm in clear outline
or exact detail historical statements in the Bible. And, by the same token,
proper evaluation of Biblical descriptions has often led to amazing
discoveries.” (Nelson
Glueck)[i]
[i] Inspired by the sermon “Introduction: So You Can Be
Certain” (installment one) Sunday January 13, 2019,
Pastor Dave Jansen, CenterPoint Gahanna Church Gahanna, OH. Christian Standard Bible (CSB) used for all verses.
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