The Proof is in the Prophecy
There are many different ways to prove the authenticity of scripture. Scripture contains some prophecies recorded in over 8,300 verses
“Physics is the only profession in which Prophecy is not only accurate, but routine” -NGT “If Christ, in fact, Said 'I came not to bring peace but a sword,' it is the only prophecy in the N.T. that has been literally fulfilled” - Robert Green Ingersoll “Two bull's eyes out of a possible million” - Mark Twain
Jesus would be betrayed by friends (Ps. 41:9, 55:12-14) Fulfilled by Judas: Luke 22:1-6, The Price of that Betrayal: 30 Pieces of Silver (Zech. 11:12-13) Fulfilled by the Jews and Judas: Matthew 27:3-8
Accused by False Witnesses: Ps. 109:2 Fulfilled: Matt. 26:59-61 Would Stay Silent Before Accusers: Isa. 53:7 Fulfilled Mk: 14:60-61, Mt. 27:11-14, Luke 23:9
He would be mocked and beaten:Isa 50:6, 53:5 Fulfilled: Lk 22:63-65, 23:11-12 His hands and feet would be pierced: Ps. 22:16 Fulfilled: Matthew 27:26, 35
He Would Die with Criminals, but be Buried with the Rich: Isa. 53: 9, 12 Fulfilled: Matt. 27:38, He would be ridiculed: Ps. 22:7-8 Fulfilled: Matthew 27:39-44 Others would gamble for his clothing: Ps 22:19 Fulfilled John 19:23-25a
He would thirst: Ps. 22:15 Fulfilled: John 19:28 No Bones would be Broken, He would be Pierced: Ex. 12:46, Numbers 9:12, Ps. 34:20, Zech. 12:10 Fulfilled: John 19:31-34