The lessons of history are constantly repeated, since people have a great ability to ignore what happened even one generation earlier. Even significant people and events fade rapidly from the collective consciousness. One of the most important times in history - the life of Jesus - has left a wealth of references in holy writ and secular records of the period. However, people of every succeeding generation have asked; 'Is the Bible true?'
One important point that most don't realize is that archaeologists and anthropologists who study ancient civilizations use the Bible as the definitive guide. They have found that things in scripture which have been discounted for centuries are being authenticated in modern times. For example, King David was long suspected to be a biblical myth until references to his reign in Israel were found in 1993. It wasn't until 2005 that the ruins of his palace were uncovered in Jerusalem, exactly where biblical accounts had placed it.
Many scientific discoveries also support passages in the scriptures. Even though the Book of Isaiah was written perhaps seven hundred years before the birth of Christ, it tells us that the earth is round and suspended in space. The 'flat earth' belief was accepted until the 1400s, however.
The Book of Job, which is considered symbolic rather than historic by many, nevertheless tells us that springs of fresh water lie deep under the oceans, that light is a spectrum of colors, and that plants make their food from sunlight. All of these statements have been validated by scientists over the centuries and are common knowledge today.
Today it's almost automatic to say that those who believe in the truth of scripture ignore the evidence of science. However, the reverse is actually true. Those who cling to 'random chance' theories and macro-evolution are ignoring things like the discovery of DNA. Scientists often begin to wonder about things they read in the scriptures. One example is Matthew Maury, who became intrigued by the 'paths of the sea' in Psalm 8. A sailor familiar with the world's oceans, he began to look for these and found the Gulf Stream (not a new discovery but new for him).
The Smithsonian Institute is not regarded as a supporter of Christianity, but this prestigious organization has issued a statement calling biblical records the most accurate that we have. In comparison with those of other ancient civilizations - Greek, Egyptian, Mesopotamian - they are more reliable. Modern archaeology both uses the scriptures and validates them.
Anthropologists who study ancient civilizations have also found the scriptures to be authentic and reliable. By deciphering the monuments and inscriptions of ancient peoples, experts have traced the existence of Israel as a people and a nation for over 3,000 years. No other people group has been so coherent or enduring. From a purely secular viewpoint, this book is remarkable in its records of ancient times and its predictions of future events. This lends credibility to its spiritual content.
People who search for proof that scripture can be relied on are engaged in apologetics. Between historical clues, documents like the Dead Sea Scrolls, and prophetic passages that have come true, the Bible is supported more and more as time goes on.
One important point that most don't realize is that archaeologists and anthropologists who study ancient civilizations use the Bible as the definitive guide. They have found that things in scripture which have been discounted for centuries are being authenticated in modern times. For example, King David was long suspected to be a biblical myth until references to his reign in Israel were found in 1993. It wasn't until 2005 that the ruins of his palace were uncovered in Jerusalem, exactly where biblical accounts had placed it.
Many scientific discoveries also support passages in the scriptures. Even though the Book of Isaiah was written perhaps seven hundred years before the birth of Christ, it tells us that the earth is round and suspended in space. The 'flat earth' belief was accepted until the 1400s, however.
The Book of Job, which is considered symbolic rather than historic by many, nevertheless tells us that springs of fresh water lie deep under the oceans, that light is a spectrum of colors, and that plants make their food from sunlight. All of these statements have been validated by scientists over the centuries and are common knowledge today.
Today it's almost automatic to say that those who believe in the truth of scripture ignore the evidence of science. However, the reverse is actually true. Those who cling to 'random chance' theories and macro-evolution are ignoring things like the discovery of DNA. Scientists often begin to wonder about things they read in the scriptures. One example is Matthew Maury, who became intrigued by the 'paths of the sea' in Psalm 8. A sailor familiar with the world's oceans, he began to look for these and found the Gulf Stream (not a new discovery but new for him).
The Smithsonian Institute is not regarded as a supporter of Christianity, but this prestigious organization has issued a statement calling biblical records the most accurate that we have. In comparison with those of other ancient civilizations - Greek, Egyptian, Mesopotamian - they are more reliable. Modern archaeology both uses the scriptures and validates them.
Anthropologists who study ancient civilizations have also found the scriptures to be authentic and reliable. By deciphering the monuments and inscriptions of ancient peoples, experts have traced the existence of Israel as a people and a nation for over 3,000 years. No other people group has been so coherent or enduring. From a purely secular viewpoint, this book is remarkable in its records of ancient times and its predictions of future events. This lends credibility to its spiritual content.
People who search for proof that scripture can be relied on are engaged in apologetics. Between historical clues, documents like the Dead Sea Scrolls, and prophetic passages that have come true, the Bible is supported more and more as time goes on.
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