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What is Truth?
Jesus was born to testify of the truth (John 18:37) We are saved through the truth (2 Thess. 2:13, 1 Titus 2:4) Makes us free (John 8:32)
What is Truth?
Conformity to reality Must be objective and absolute If the universe is subject to it, then it must come from outside.
Self-Authentication
Internal evidence of the Bibles authenticity
Affirmation of authority
Textual criticism
External Proofs
Evidence outside the text of its accuracy
Archaeological discoveries
Parallel histories
Consistency
Historical criticism
Predictive Power
The accuracy of Scriptural prophecy
Usefulness
Transformative Capability
Impact on the human race