Is The Bible God's Word?
- David Moyes
- Mar 21
- 2 min read
Hi there and welcome to Van Life Devotions. Many Christians claim that the Bible contains the very words of God. The Bible says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16 NIV). The phrase “God-breathed” suggests that God is the author. Even though there were human authors of the Bible, who wrote in their own style and personality, what they wrote was from God.
One of the reasons why I believe that the Bible contains the very words of God is its remarkable unity. The Bible is a collection of letters and books written by 40 different authors over 1,500 years. These authors included kings, prophets, fishermen, and scholars. Despite this diversity, there is a unified message about God’s relationship with humanity and salvation through Jesus Christ.
The Bible is considered God's Word because it contains many prophecies that can be verified, including predictions about nations, cities, the Messiah, and humanity. Unlike other religious texts, these prophecies are highly detailed—such as 300 specific predictions about Jesus, from his ancestry and birthplace to his death and resurrection. Some concern historical events like Babylon's fall, Jerusalem's destruction, and Israel's exile and return. There’s simply no logical way to explain the fulfilled prophecies in the Bible other than admitting divine authorship.
The Bible records various historical events, individuals, and locations. Archaeological findings and writings outside of the Bible have often confirmed these accounts as accurate and reliable. If something mentioned in the Bible hasn't been discovered yet, it doesn't mean it won't be found in the future.
There’s something about the Bible. There are thousands of lives totally changed simply because they’d picked up a bible and read it. I believe the bible passages they read was God speaking directly into their lives.
The Bible is God’s Word. If you have not read it recently or at all, I challenge you to read it, praying that God will speak to you what you need to hear.
David Moyes
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