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In these morally challenged times—when billions are embezzled

through corporate fraud; when trusted, spiritual leaders


prove false; when lying in politics seems
3. Do Bible prophecies
confirm inspiration?
to be the norm; when those you depend The Bible says, “I am the Lord …
on the most often hurt you the deepest— new things I declare; before they
spring forth I tell you of them”
is there anything left you can trust? Yes!
(Isaiah 42:8, 9). “I am God …
You can fully trust the Bible! Why? Just Declaring the end from the beginning,
take a look at the evidence … and from ancient times things that are Before Cyrus was born, God’s Bible prophet named
him as the general who would overthrow Babylon.
not yet done” (Isaiah 46:9, 10).
The Bible is not a
collection of men’s 1. What does the Bible claim Answer: Bible predictions of 4. Can we expect scientific statements
ideas. Its writers
were guided by the about itself?
things to happen in the future
confirm the inspiration of made in the Bible to be accurate?
Holy Ghost. Scripture as they come to pass.
Notice the following examples The Bible says, “The entirety of Your word is truth” (Psalm 119:160).
The Bible says, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of of fulfilled Bible prophecies: “The Spirit … will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13).
God” (2 Timothy 3:16). “Prophecy never came by the will A. Four world empires to
of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by arise: Babylon, Medo- Answer: Yes, the Bible is true. The Holy Spirit, who
the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:21). “The Scripture cannot be Persia, Greece, and Rome guided the Bible writers, always speaks the truth. Here
(Daniel chapters 2, 7, 8). are a few Bible statements that have been confirmed
broken” (John 10:35).
B. Cyrus to be the warrior to by science:
Answer: It claims to be
capture Babylon A. “He hangs the earth on nothing” (Job 26:7). This
inspired. It was written by men
(Isaiah 45:1-3). scientific fact is from Job, the Bible’s oldest book.
who were guided by the Holy
Ghost. It cannot be broken or C. After Babylon’s destruction, B. “He … sits above the circle of the earth” (Isaiah
it would never be inhabited 40:22). The Bible said the earth is round centuries
proved untrue.
again (Isaiah 13:19, 20; before man found out.
Jeremiah 51:37).
2. How did Jesus demonstrate His D. Egypt would never again
C. “To establish a weight for the wind” (Job 28:25).
Long before scientists knew, God said air has
confidence and belief in Scripture? have a commanding position weight.
among the nations (Ezekiel D. “In Him [Jesus] all things consist” (Colossians
29:14, 15; 30:12, 13). 1:17). The word “consist” here literally means
Jesus said, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live by bread alone’ ”
E. Earth-shaking calamities and “hold together” or “cohere.” Many Bible
… “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God’ ”
fear toward the end of time translations put it “hold together.” This is the
… “For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and (Luke 21:25, 26). answer to the nuclear physicists’ worrisome
Him only you shall serve’ ” (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10). “Sanctify them F. Moral degeneracy and question about the atom. The real mystery of the
by Your truth. Your word is truth” (John 17:17). decline of spirituality in the atom does not involve its benumbing mega-power,
Answer: Jesus quoted Scripture when meeting the last days (2 Timothy 3:1-5). but rather, “Why doesn’t the atom fly apart?”
temptations of Satan. He also stated that the Bible Scientific knowledge says it should, but it doesn’t.
Jesus quoted the Bible and Some scientists are wondering what puzzling
is truth (John 17:17). Jesus often quoted Scripture stated that it was true.
as authority for the truth He was teaching. power, completely unknown to them, is holding it
together. The Bible says that mysterious power is
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
the Creator, God Himself.
Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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5. Are biblical health principles 6. Are the historical statements of the Bible accurate?
tuned to the twenty-first The Bible says, “I, the Lord, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right” (Isaiah 45:19).
century mind?
Answer: Yes, Bible historical statements D. At one time the 39 kings of ancient
Answer: are accurate. What God says in His book Israel and Judah who reigned
A. Cover body waste with dirt is true. Sometimes, temporarily, evidence during the divided kingdom were
(Deuteronomy 23:12, 13). The Bible may not be found to substantiate certain authenticated only from the Bible
provision of Moses’ day that body historical facts from the Bible, but in time record, so critics charged fabrication.
waste would be buried outside the the evidence surfaces. Note the following: But then archaeologists found
camp was thousands of years ahead cuneiform records that mentioned
Many diseases would not exist if God’s ancient A. F or years skeptics said the Bible was
of its time. When human waste is many of these kings and, once again,
laws regarding morality were obeyed. unreliable because it mentions the
not properly buried, diseases can be the Bible record was proved accurate.
Hittite nation (Deuteronomy 7:1) and
quickly spread to untold thousands through the water supply or not washing one's Critics have repeatedly been proved
cities like Ninevah (Jonah 1:1, 2) and
hands. This Bible fact continues to save millions of lives. wrong as new discoveries confirm
Sodom (Genesis 19:1), which they
B. “ Nor let us commit sexual immorality” biblical people, places, and events. It
denied ever existed. But now modern
(1 Corinthians 10:8). The word fornication denotes all kinds of immoral sexual will always be so.
archaeology has confirmed that all
conduct (see Leviticus 18 for a comprehensive list). When the clear counsel of three did, indeed, exist.
the Bible is followed people have little or no problems with sexually transmitted
diseases such as Syphilis, Gonorrhea or AIDS. Additionally the temptation to abort B. Critics also said that Bible-mentioned
unwanted pregnancy would be essentially non-existent. kings Belshazzar (Daniel 5:1) and
Sargon (Isaiah 20:1) never existed.
C. Leave alcoholic beverages alone Once again, it has now been
(Proverbs 23:29-32). If this extremely effective Bible solution were implemented, just confirmed they did exist.
think what it would mean:
C. Skeptics also said the Bible
1. Millions of alcoholics becoming sober,
record of Moses was not
respectable citizens.
reliable because it mentions
2. Millions of families reunited.
writing (Exodus 24:4)
3. Millions of broken homes mended.
and wheeled vehicles
4. Multiplied thousands of lives saved by sober
(Exodus 14:25), neither of
driving.
which they said existed at
5. Thousands of government, business, and
the time. They, of course,
professional leaders making clear-minded
know better today.
decisions.
6. Billions of dollars available for humanitarian
use.
Note: God not only tells us how to succeed
with joy amid today’s harrowing problems, but
He also gives us the miraculous power to do it
(1 Corinthians 15:57; Philippians 4:13; Romans
1:16). Bible health principles are relevant and Ancient artifacts unearthed by archaeologists repeatedly
The use of alcohol has brought desperately needed, but few are listening. (For confirm the accuracy and truth of the Bible.
untold woe to many people. more on health, see Study Guide 13.)

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7. One of the greatest miracles of the Bible is its unity. Please 8. What evidence of
ponder the following amazing facts: Bible inspiration is found
A. The 66 books of the Bible were written:
in the lives of people?
1. On three continents. The Bible says, “Therefore, if anyone is
2. In three languages. in Christ, he is a new creation; old things
3. By about 40 different people (kings, have passed away; behold, all things have
shepherds, scientists, attorneys, an become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).
army general, fishermen, priests, and a
physician). Answer: The changed lives of
4. Over a period of about 1,500 years. those who follow Jesus and obey
5. On the most controversial subjects. Scripture constitute the most
6. By people who, in most cases, had heartwarming proof of Bible Accepting Christ and obeying Scripture
never met. inspiration. The drunkard becomes sober; changes a drunken, immoral, profane
7. By authors whose education and the immoral, pure; the addicted, free; the sinner into a loving, sober, pure Christian.
background varied greatly. profane, reverent; the fearful, courageous; Skeptics cannot explain this fact.
and the rude, kind.
B. Yet, though it seems totally
inconceivable,
1. The 66 books maintain harmony with
An American skeptic was visiting an island
each other.
whose natives were originally cannibals.
2. Often new concepts on a subject are
When he spotted an old man reading the
expressed, but these concepts do not
Bible, he ridiculed him for reading a book
undermine what other Bible writers say
“full of myths which had already been
on the same subject.
exposed.” The native smiled at him and
said, “My friend, be grateful we do believe
 alk about astounding! Ask people
C. T
this book. Otherwise, we would be serving
who have viewed an identical event to
you for dinner.” The Bible really does
each give a report of what happened.
change people, and this amazing fact
They will differ widely and will virtually
confirms its inspiration.
always contradict each other in some
way. Yet the Bible, penned by 40 writers
over a 1,500-year period, reads as if
written by one great mind. And, indeed,
it was: “Holy men of God spoke as
they were moved by the Holy Spirit”
(2 Peter 1:21). The Holy Spirit “moved”
them all. He is the real Bible Author.
The four Gospels do sometimes differ in
the way they report the same event, but Christians have an inner
they complement each other. joy and peace that others
do not possess.

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9. What evidence for Bible inspiration emerges when we 10. What great advantage does a person have who accepts the
compare Old Testament prophecies of the coming Messiah Bible as God’s inspired word?
with New Testament happenings in the life of Jesus? The Bible says, “I understand more than the
ancients, because I keep Your precepts”
The Bible says, “And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He [Jesus] expounded to them in all the (Psalm 119:100). “You … make me wiser than
Scriptures the things concerning Himself” (Luke 24:27). “For he [Apollos] vigorously refuted the Jews my enemies” (Psalm 119:98). “For as the heavens
publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ” (Acts 18:28). are higher than the earth, so are … My thoughts
Answer: The Old Testament predictions of the Messiah to come were so specific and so [higher] than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:9).
clearly fulfilled by Jesus of Nazareth that both Jesus and Apollos used these prophecies to
Answer: A person who accepts the Word
prove to the Jews that Jesus was, indeed, the Messiah. There are more than 125 of these
of God will soon know the answers to
prophecies. Let’s review just 12 of them:
many complex challenges that secular
scholars may never figure out. For The Bible teaches that the earth
was created in six literal days.
example, the Bible teaches:
Prophecy Old Testament New Testament
A. G od created the earth everything, shares the full grown. The couple was
Scripture Fulfillment and all living organisms above three truths with only one day old on their
1. Born in Bethlehem Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:1 in six literal, 24-hour us, recognizing that we second day of life, but they
2. Born of a virgin Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:18-23 days (Exodus 20:11; could never figure them were mature. Couldn’t
3. Of David’s lineage Jeremiah 23:5 Revelation 22:16 Psalm 33:6, 9). out on our own. We He have done the same
4. Attempted murder by Herod Jeremiah 31:15 Matthew 2:16-18 B. A worldwide flood know only “in part” now thing with the earth? Of
5. Betrayal by a friend Psalm 41:9 John 13:18, 19, 26 destroyed every living (1 Corinthians 13:9). course! Man’s measuring
6. Sold for 30 silver coins Zechariah 11:12 Matthew 26:14-16 thing except the sea life And God’s knowledge instruments cannot allow
7. Crucified Zechariah 12:10 John 19:16-18, 37 and what was inside is “past finding out” for apparent age. In
8. Lots cast for His clothes Psalm 22:18 Matthew 27:35 Noah’s ark (Genesis (Romans 11:33). such cases, they are not
9. No bones broken Psalm 34:20; Exodus 12:46 John 19:31-36 chapters 6, 7, 8). According to the trustworthy. Believe the
10. Buried in rich man’s tomb Isaiah 53:9 Matthew 27:57-60 chronology of the Bible, Bible, and you will always
C. The different languages
11. Year, day, hour of His death Daniel 9:26, 27; Exodus 12:6 Matthew 27:45-50 the earth's age is thousands be ahead of the speculation
of the world began at
12. Raised the third day Hosea 6:2 Acts 10:38-40 of years, not millions. This of secular scholars and the
the Tower of Babel
(Genesis 11:1-9). confounds evolutionists, worldly-wise.
God, who has always but it shouldn’t. The
Dr. Peter Stoner, former chairman of the Bible indicates that God
existed and knows
departments of mathematics, astronomy, and created Adam and Eve as
engineering at Pasadena College (California),
worked with 600 students for several years
applying the “principle of probability” to the
prophecies of the Messiah’s coming. They
chose just eight from the many available and
finally decided the chances of all eight being
fulfilled in one man in a lifetime is one in
1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.
What would the odds be on the more than
Jesus fulfilled more than 125 125 prophecies of the Messiah? It couldn’t
Old Testament prophecies just happen! The Bible account of the Flood provides the
concerning the Messiah. answers secular scholars are searching for.

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11. What recent happenings have brought the power and
appeal of the Bible into sharp focus?
Answer: The increasing number of earth?” (Luke 18:8). The faith-shattering
natural disasters and the rise of worldwide dogma of evolution, however, is now being
terrorism are signs predicted by the Bible. discredited. We must remember that it is
The Bible predicted that at the end of nothing more than an unproved, shaky
time, “On the earth distress of nations, theory. We will mention three items only:
1. Robert Gentry’s DVD Creation’s Tiny
Mystery has unsettled many evolutionists
with its apparent, clear evidence of instant
creation. 2. Molecular biology’s recent
demonstration that the single cell is
vastly and irreducibly complex makes the The Bible has universal appeal because it provides clear answers to life’s most perplexing questions.
accidental origin of life in a single cell an
absurdity. 3. The widely different ages now
being assigned to the Grand Canyon layers
12. Why does the Bible have such universal appeal?
by current scientific measurements, as
The Asian tsunami of 2004 was one of the opposed to those assigned previously, make The Bible says, “Your word is a … light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). “These things I have spoken to you
deadliest natural disasters of modern history … that your joy may be full” (John 15:11). “In the image of God … He created them” (Genesis 1:27).
evolutionists and their prior measurements
with perplexity, the sea and the waves seem reckless and irresponsible. The “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven”
roaring” (Luke 21:25). The Asian tsunami atheistic theory of evolution that humans (Matthew 5:16). “I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also”
of December 26, 2004, is just one example. and apes came from common ancestors (John 14:3).
Over 250,000 people were reported dead scorns the concept that people were
or missing in what was one of the deadliest created in the image of God. It denies Answer: Because it answers life’s most puzzling questions:
natural disasters of modern history. A year the existence of God, totally A. Where did I come from? God created us in His image. We did not accidentally
later, Hurricane Katrina ripped through disavows Jesus as Savior, negates emerge as nondescript globs from some primeval slime. We are sons and daughters of
New Orleans. The hurricanes and water the Bible, and ridicules the God, the Mighty King (Galatians 3:26). We are so precious to God that when Adam
disasters since then remind us of the truth of an eternal home
and Eve sinned, He gave His Son to die and pay the penalty for our sins so we could
prophetic power of Jesus’ words that there in heaven.
would be “waves roaring.” be free. He wants to restore us to His image and then, shortly, take us back to Eden,
The Bible also predicted that “nation the home Adam and Eve lost.
would rise against nation and kingdom B. Why am I here? Our aims for life today should be to discover the Bible’s wonderful
against kingdom” (Matthew 24:7). After answers to life’s puzzling problems and to accept Jesus’ offer to restore us to His image
the devastating attack on the twin towers (Romans 8:29).
on 9/11, people have realized that no
nation on earth is secure against those who C. What does the future hold for me? There is no guesswork about the future. Jesus will
wish to harm it. The ongoing conflicts in come very soon to take His people to the fabulous home He has prepared for them in
the Middle East and the continuing war heaven. There, with supreme joy and happiness, people will live forever (John 14:1-3;
against terrorism have brought people back Revelation 21:3, 4).
True science is always in harmony with
to the Bible. the Bible because God is the author of both.
Some people have questioned the
Bible because it speaks of the world The collapse of evolution and the
13. Are you thankful to God for lovingly answering life’s most
being created instead of “evolving.” Jesus fulfillment of Bible prophecy are to puzzling questions?
predicted that “when the Son of man establish your faith in the Word of God.
comes, will he really find faith on the Don’t be fooled by the devil’s tactics!
Your Answer:_____________________________________________________________

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you study it, pray and ask God to Answer: The overwhelming

Your Thought Questions Answered open your heart as you read. majority of so-called errors in the
Bible have been demonstrated to be

44. Some of the most brilliant simply errors of judgment or lack of


understanding on the part of those

1.1 I’m offended that righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). people in the world, who who make the complaint. They are
The Bible does not simply contain
the Bible gives such the word of God. Rather, it is the
have carefully studied the Bible, not errors at all, but simply truth
misunderstood. The inspired Bible:
repugnant, graphic descriptions Word of God. The Bible is the believe no one can understand 1. Will always tell you the truth.
of sin in recording the lives of information and operations manual it. If the Bible is truly God’s 2. Will never mislead you.
for a human life. Ignore any of
some Bible characters. Is this it and you will have unnecessary book, shouldn’t everyone be 3. Can be fully trusted.
4. Is reliable and authoritative, not
really necessary? difficulties and problems. able to understand it? only in spiritual matters but also
in other matters it addresses,

3.3
Answer: Yes. It is one of the great The Bible is an ancient Answer: Bright people who can including history and science.
facts that give credibility to the understand and explain virtually
Bible. Most biographies skip or book with old-fashioned anything are often quickly stopped Satan is always digging up some
supposed flaw in Scripture, which is
soften the bad and often overstate wording and concepts. Don’t in their tracks when they read the
not surprising. He found fault even
the good. Telling it like it is gives Bible. The reason is that spiritual
people confidence the Bible can be
you feel it is unsafe to rely on things “are spiritually discerned” with God and heaven. Copyists
trusted; it doesn’t cover up. Further, something so far removed from (1 Corinthians 2:13, 14). The deep may have miscopied in some cases,
things of the Word will never be but no such supposed happening
Satan’s strategy is to convince our enlightened day? understood by a secular mind, no or any other alleged error affects
people they are such great sinners
matter how brilliant. Unless one the truth of God’s Word. Doctrine
God cannot or will not save them. Answer: No. Its age is in its favor.
honestly seeks an experience with is built not upon one Bible
What joy sweeps over such people That is, in fact, one of the proofs of
God, he cannot understand the passage, but upon the total of
when they are shown Bible cases its inspiration. The Bible says, “The
things of God. The Holy Spirit, God’s comments on any subject.
of people like them (and worse) word of the Lord endures forever.”
whom God delivered from sin and (1 Peter 1:25). The Bible stands as who explains the Bible (John 16:13; We are unaware of any alleged
14:26), is not understood by the error of any kind that would affect
justified (Romans 15:4)! a rock. It is God’s book—His Word.
carnal, secular mind. On the other the truthfulness of the content of
It cannot be destroyed. Men and
hand, the humble, even uneducated Scripture. Some things in Scripture

22. Isinspired?
all of the Bible
Many believe
even entire nations have burned,
banned, and tried to discredit and
destroy the Bible, but instead they
Christian who studies the Bible
receives amazing understanding
from the Holy Spirit (Matthew
are yet difficult to reconcile. There
will always be room for doubt to
those who prefer to doubt. We
only parts of it are. discredited themselves. They are
11:25; 1 Corinthians 2:9, 10). believe that even alleged errors,
gone, and their attacks on the Bible not yet fully explained, will (as in

55.
Answer: The Bible has the are forgotten. Yet the Bible remains The Bible is full of the past) soon be exposed as false
answer: “All Scripture is given a best-seller, in constant demand. alarms. The harder people work to
by inspiration of God, and is Millions would die for it, if errors. How can you undermine the Bible, the brighter
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, necessary. Its message is God-given believe it is inspired? its light shines.
for correction, for instruction in and 100 percent up-to-date. Before

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Summary Sheet
Please read the Study Guide before completing this 5. The following statements about the


1 2 3 4 5 Summary Sheet. All answers to the questions below Bible are true: (3)
can be found in the Study Guide. Place a check by the o About 40 people helped write the
correct answer. Numbers in parentheses (1) indicate the Bible.
number of correct answers. o The Bible was written over a
1. Which fulfilled prophecies confirm period of 10,000 years.
the Bible’s inspiration? (4) o Only parts of the Bible are inspired.
❏ Cyrus would capture Babylon. o The real Bible author is the Holy
❏ George Washington would become Spirit.
6 7 8 9 10 president of the United States. o The Bible is a best-seller.
❏ Egypt would never again be a 6. Which of the following did the Bible
strong, leading nation. predict about the Messiah’s life? (3)
© 2007
Amazing Facts, Inc. ❏ Morals would degenerate in the o Would be born in Nazareth.
All Rights Reserved last days. o Would fly to heaven often.
Printed in the USA ❏ Germany would have a 20-year o Would be sold for 30 pieces of silver.
drought. o Herod would try to kill Him.
❏ Babylon, once destroyed, would o Would be crucified.
11 12 13 14 never be inhabited again. o Would be raised to life after seven
2. Jesus showed His belief in Bible years.
inspiration by (1) 7. What Bible rule, if followed, would
This Study Guide is only one of a series of 14! ❏ Talking loudly on the subject. best prevent AIDS? (1)
Each Study Guide is filled with amazing facts that will ❏ Quoting from it as He taught. o Do not be sexually immoral.
affect you and your family. Don’t miss a single one! ❏ Calling fire down on those who o Do not worship graven images.
doubted. o Eat meals regularly.
❏ Announcing it from the temple 8. Which statements below are true
Study Guide 1 – Is There Anything Left You Can Trust? steps. about evolution? (3)
Study Guide 2 – Did God Create the Devil? 3. What scientific facts from the list o It is an unproved theory.
Study Guide 3 – Rescue from Above below does the Bible mention? (3) o It undermines Christianity.
Study Guide 4 – A Colossal City in Space o The earth is round. o It is a proved fact.
Study Guide 5 – Keys for a Happy Marriage o Air has weight. o It proves that human beings and
Study Guide 6 – Written in Stone! o God keeps the atom from flying apes have common ancestors.
Study Guide 7 – The Lost Day of History o It is a strong tenet of communism.
apart.
Study Guide 8 – The Ultimate Deliverance
o The formula for water is “H2O.” 9. Which statements below help prove
Study Guide 9 – Purity and Power!
o Seawater is salty. Bible inspiration? (5)
Study Guide 10 – Are the Dead Really Dead?
Study Guide 11 – Is the Devil in Charge of Hell? 4. Which of the following health rules o Its biographies include bad as well
Study Guide 12 – 1000 Years of Peace appear in the Bible? (2) as good.
Study Guide 13 – God’s Free Health Plan o Drink four gallons of water daily. o It changes the lives of its followers.
Study Guide 14 – Is Obedience Legalism? o Leave alcoholic beverages alone. o Old Testament prophecies of the
o Run every morning and night. Messiah were fulfilled by Jesus.
When you have completed the first 14 Study Guides, inquire about our advanced set by writing: o Abstain from immoral sexual o It predicted the rise of the four
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o Its unity. 12. The different languages of the
o It tells the day and hour of the world originated at the Tower of
second coming of Jesus. Babel. (1)
10. God created the earth in six, literal, o True.
24-hour days. (1) o False.
o True. 13. I am thankful to God for giving
o False. me positive answers to life’s most
11. In Noah’s day, a worldwide flood puzzling questions.
destroyed every living thing except o Yes.
the sea life and what was inside the o No.
ark. (1)
o True.
o False.

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