THE PROVEN WORD OF GOD the 19th century that archaeologist finally discovered the

(Apologetics) existence of the Hittites Kingdom.

(Watermelon illustration) Example:

Statements by Dr. Nelson Glueck (widely recognized as the dean of
Is the Bible the absolute authority in whatever it talks about? Palestinian archaeologists) teach the historical accuracy of the Bible.

Apologetics is defending the Word of God. (1 Peter 3:15)
Is the Bible without error? (Infallible, inerrant)
Does the Bible contain the Word of God, along with tales, myths?
stories by men, or is the Bible the Word of God from cover to cover?
“It may be stated categorically that no archaeological discovery has ever
contradicted a Biblical reference.
Scores of archaeological findings have been made which confirm in clear
outline or in exact detail historical statements in the Bible.
And, by the same token, proper evaluations of Biblical descriptions have
often led to amazing discoveries…”

Does it really matter if the whole Bible is absolutely true, as long as parts of III. Fulfilled Prophecies Confirm It.
it are? If one part of the Scripture is false, it casts doubt on all of it; and then
who becomes the judge? Who gets to determine what is true and what is • Prophecies about Jesus Christ are incredible.
false? • 233 prophecies about Jesus Christ are fulfilled.

Five Proofs of God's Word “PASSOVER PLOT”

I. The Bible claims it. Old Testament New Testament

"Thus saith the Lord"- found 3,800 times in the Old Testament. We must
either call this book a lie or the truth. PROPHECY Reference Reference

II. History and Time Reveal It. His virgin birth Isaiah 7:14 Matt.1:20, Luke 1:30-35

A. The Bible has been indestructible His birthplace in Micah 5:2 Luke 2:4-7
1. Roman Emperor Diocletian decreed that every Bible Bethlehem
should be destroyed (300AD).
His triumphal entry Zech.9:9-10 John 12:12-19
2. French infidel, Voltaire (1694-1778) boasted, “0ne
hundred His side pierced at Zach. 12:10 John 19:34
years from my day there will not be a Bible on the earth Calvary
except one that is looked upon by an antiquarian curiosity
seeker." Darkness at His Psalm 22:2 Matt. 27:45
crucifixion
"The Word of our God shall stand forever." Isaiah 40:8
Mocking at His Psalm 22:6-8 Matt.27:39-43
B. Archaeology keeps proving the Word. crucifixion

1. The Hittites Civilization. It wasn't until the second half of His hands and feet pierced Psalm 22:16 John 20:24-29
 "One star differeth from another star in glory." 1 Cor.15:41

Casting lots for His Psalm 22:18 Matt. 27:35 Sir William Herschel- “AII human discoveries seem to be made only for the
vesture purpose of confirming more strongly the truths contained in the Holy
Scriptures."
His broken bones Psalm 34:20 John 19:36
The more science learns ...the more it agrees with The Word of God.
Given vinegar to drink Psalm 69:21 Matt. 27:34, 48
V. Changed Lives Proves It.
Buried in a rich man’s Isaiah 53:9 Matt. 27:57-60
Grave near the wicked A. Queen Victoria of England, sa id- "What is the secret to England's
superiority among the nations? Go tell your prince that this (the Bible) is the
Christ’s resurrection Ps.16:10, Luke 24:1-7 secret of England's political greatness."
Hos.6:2
B. Robert E. Lee- “The Bible, a boo k in comparison with which, in
my eyes, all others are of minor importance, has never failed to give me
Other fulfilled prophecies: Tyre, and Babylon will never be rebuilt. strength."

IV. Science __agrees___ with It. No scientific proof has ever been The greatest proof that the Bible is the Word of God is how it changes
given to disprove the Bible. people's lives.

• The stars cannot be numbered We must have faith and believe that God's Word is the Bible, and the
"The host of heaven cannot be numbered, neither the sand of the sea Bible is God's Word.
measured. " Jer.33:22

• The stars travel in certain path

"... the stars in their courses" Judges 5:20

• The blood sustains life.

"For the life of the flesh is in the blood.” Lev.17:1

 The earth is spherical in shape.

"It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth. /I Isaiah 40:22

• The earth is suspended in space.

"He...hangeth the earth upon nothing. " Job 26:7

• The universe is running down

"The earth ...and the heavens ...shall wax old like a garment."
PS.102:25-26

• The stars differ in magnitude.