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The Bible By Catherine Slight and Lin Pearson Part 2 Three more reasons why we believe the Bible is inspired by God. This presentation is © Catherine Slight and Lin Pearson and
The Bible is inspired by God 1. Unity of Authors 2. Accuracy 3. Fulfilled Prophecy Image by Goodsalt
The Bible is inspired by God 4. Destruction prevented Image by Goodsalt
“Did God really say….?” Satan tried to destroy trust in God’s spoken words
Destruction prevented Satan tried to destroy the written words of God Torah inside of the former Glockengasse synagogue in Cologne – public domain image.
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Repent Forgiveness OR Judgement
© V. Gilbert & Arlisle F. Beers
Spoken message rejected
Written message burned Destruction prevented
© V. Gilbert & Arlisle F. Beers Message from God written again
Baruch’s seal found! Archaeology supports the Bible Bullae from near Jerusalem
Baruch’s seal found! Drawing by Ken Pope. Used by permission. “Berekhyahu son of Neriyahu - the scribe”.
Officials: Elishama and Gemariah King’s son: Jerahmeel
The Truth Remained! Destruction prevented
Corrie ten Boom Destruction prevented
Corrie ten Boom Destruction prevented
Brother Andrew Destruction prevented
Hidden from Communist Police Destruction prevented
Concert violinist Destruction prevented Photo copyright International Impact Inc – Used by permission
Destruction prevented
Photo by Nenko Lazarov
Destruction averted The Truth has stood and shall remain! The Truth has stood and shall remain!
Destruction prevented Attempts to destroy the Bible translators
Early Bibles Latin Bibles – ordinary people could not understand Destruction prevented
Early Bibles (1300s) Hand copies Destruction prevented
Early Bibles (1400s) Gutenberg press made copying fast Destruction prevented
Early Bibles (1500s) New translation by William Tyndale Destruction prevented
William Tyndale Translated from original languages Destruction prevented
William Tyndale Destruction prevented Wanted everyone to be able to read the Bible for themselves – even the ploughboy!
William Tyndale Danger Fled to Germany Destruction averted
William Tyndale Destruction averted Smuggled Bibles into England Detail from a Fra Angelico painting – public domain
William Tyndale Destruction averted Religious leaders tried to trick him
William Tyndale God’s plan Destruction averted
William Tyndale God’s plan Destruction averted
William Tyndale Betrayed, arrested, imprisoned Killed Destruction averted
Tyndale’s Last Words “Lord, open the king of England’s eyes!” Destruction averted
God’s Answer Matthew’s Bible 1611 Authorized or King James Version Destruction prevented
Tyndale’s Language in our Day Atonement Passover Scapegoat
► let there be light ► the powers that be ► my brother’s keeper ► the salt of the earth ► a law unto themselves ► filthy lucre ► it came to pass ► gave up the ghost ► the signs of the times ► the spirit is willing ►…and many more! Tyndale’s Language in our Day
The Bible is inspired by God 4. Destruction prevented 5. Ever Relevant
Ever relevant : Age
Ever relevant : Educational background
Ever relevant : Cultural background Images used under Creative Commons License
The Bible is inspired by God 4. Destruction averted 5. Ever Relevant 6. Transformed lives
Transformed Lives Healed from mental illness Guided in choices
Transformed Lives Broken marriages restored Given purpose in life
Transformed Lives Missing piece found
Transformed Lives Addictions broken
Transformed Lives Released from phobias
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Satan tries to convince: “It is boring.” “It is not true.” “Even if it is true, it is not meant for you.” These are lies!
The Bible can be trusted. It is inspired by God. It is accurate and reliable. It has power to transform lives. The Bible can be trusted. It is inspired by God. It is accurate and reliable. It has power to transform lives.