1. The Bible

2. The Writing of the Bible Written across 1600 years. Written by 40 different authors with a wide range of experiences in life. Written in various places in various circumstances. – From the wilderness, to the dungeon. From a palace to a prison. – In times of war, peace, poverty and wealth. Written in 3 Languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek Covering Hundreds of Controversial Topics **Yet There Is Incredible Harmony!

3. The Bible’s Survival “Word of the Lord Endures Forever” Survival Against Time – Written on materials that perish. Yet, it was faithfully copied and recopied for hundreds of years by hand! Survival Against Persecution Survival Against Persecution – 303 A.D. Roman emperor Diocletian issued an edict to destroy their scriptures. – Only 25 years later, Constantine called for 50 copies to be prepared. Survival Against Criticism

4. The Bible’s Survival “No other book has been so chopped, knifed, sifted, scrutinized, and vilified. What book on philosophy or religion or psychology…has been subject to such a mass attack as the Bible? And yet, the Bible is still loved by millions, read by millions, and studied by millions.” – Bernard Ramm

5. The Bible Is Incredible A Message Full of Real Prophecy – Specific prophecies about many nations, specific cities, the coming Messiah and His kingdom. – Specific prophecies about events in the distant future which have come to pass! – Isaiah 44:28, 2 Chronicles 36:22 A Message Full of Real History – The Hebrews are the only race of people that can give such a clear and accurate picture of their origins. A Message Full of Real People – Reveals the strengths and sins, even of its heroes.

6. The Bible Is Incredible A Message Full of Real Power – Transformed The Literature of the World. – Transformed The Laws of the World. – Transformed The Leaders of the World. – Transformed The Lost of the World. “He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.” – Jesus, Mark 16:16

7. The Bible