2 Timothy 3:14-17: But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for

salvation through faith in Christ Jesus salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.  

We believe the Bible is God's perfect revelation to humankind We believe the Bible is God's perfect revelation to humankind. The Scriptures of both the Old and New Testaments were supernaturally inspired and without error in the original manuscripts. The Bible contains eternal answers to humankind's problems and is the authoritative source of

Christian doctrine, precepts, and teaching (2 Tim. 3:16) Christian doctrine, precepts, and teaching (2 Tim. 3:16). The Bible is the foundation upon which the church is to operate and is the basis for church governance. Modern Bible translations that are literally consistent with ancient manuscripts are useful for instruction and teaching.

Old Testament Book Probable Author Date Written Pentateuch Genesis Moses 1445-1405 B.C. Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Mostly Moses

Historical Books Joshua Mostly Joshua 1405-1385 B.C. Judges 1043 B.C. Samuel, Gad, Nathan 1043 B.C. Ruth Samuel ? 1030-1010 B.C. 1 & 2 Samuel 931-722 B.C. 1 & 2 Kings Jeremiah ? 561-538 B.C. 1 & 2 Chronicles Ezra 450-430 B.C. 457-444 B.C. Nehemiah Ezra ?, Nehemiah 424-400 B.C. Esther Mordecai ? 450-331 B.C.

Poetic & Wisdom Literature Job Unknown, Moses ? <1000 B.C. Proverbs Solomon; Agur; Lemuel 971-686 B.C. Psalms David and others 1410-450 B.C. Song of Solomon Solomon 971-965 B.C. Ecclesiastes 940-931 B.C.

The Major Prophets Isaiah 700-681 B.C. Jeremiah 586-570 B.C. Lamentations 586 B.C. Ezekiel 590-570 B.C. Daniel 536-530 B.C.

The Minor Prophets Joel 835-796 B.C. Amos 750 B.C. Hosea 750-710 B.C. Jonah 775 B.C. Obadiah 850-840 or 600 B.C. Micah 735-710 B.C. Zephaniah 635-625 B.C.

The Minor Prophets Nahum 650 B.C. Habakkuk 615-605 B.C. Haggai Zechariah 480-470 B.C. Malachi 433-424 B.C. * Apocrypha Not Canonized by the Roman Catholic Church until 1546 A.D. 500-20 B.C.

Old Testament Critical Texts Form Writers Language Date Old Testament Original Manuscripts Papyrus, Skins, Parchment, Clay Tablets, Stone 30+ Hebrew (Aramaic) 1500-400 B.C. Masoretic Text Oldest complete Hebrew manuscript 916 A.D. Scribes Hebrew 500-950 A.D.

Old Testament Critical Texts Writers Language Date Septuagint (LXX) Translation into Greek of the Old Testament (Apocrypha) 70 ? Greek 250 B.C. Oldest Manuscripts: Great uncial codices 350-450 A.D. Dead Sea Scrolls Discovered 1947+ 800+ Scrolls - 223 Manuscripts Hebrew 68 A.D. Every book of the Old Testament except Esther Confirmed the Masoretic Text

Qumran Caves near the Dead Sea Old Testament - Validity Qumran Caves near the Dead Sea

Old Testament - Validity 1) Meticulous care of the texts by the Jewish priests and scribes 2) Archaeological affirmation of the reliability of the texts 3) Historical accuracy /authenticity (historicity) of the Old Testament

Old Testament - Validity 4) Fulfilled Old Testament prophecies 5) The New Testament authors confirmed the Old Testament with numerous quotations. 6) Jesus affirmed the inspiration of the Old Testament by quoting it.

Old Testament - Validity “Jesus believed that the Old Testament was divinely inspired, the veritable Word of God. He said, ‘The Scripture cannot be broken’ (John 10:35). He referred to Scripture as ‘the commandment of God’ (Matthew 15:3) and as the ‘Word of God’ (Mark 7:13). He also indicated that it

Author of Evidence that Demands a Verdict Old Testament - Validity was indestructible: ‘Until Heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the law, until all is accomplished’ (Matthew 5:18).” - Josh McDowell ministry Author of Evidence that Demands a Verdict

Old Testament - Validity The validity and reliability of the Old Testament testifies to the divine, providential hand of God in recording, maintaining, and enlivening His written truth.

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