aside from using any bible-verse, how can you be so certain that the bible is God's words?

Answer 1

the way you think

Answer 2

All of these are a part of why I believe the Bible is God's word:
1. The Bible is the only book that makes prophetic claims that actually happened (the Quran makes NO prophetic claims for example).
2. The Bible is supported by archaeology.
3. The resurrection of Jesus.
4. The internal witness inside my soul.
5. It works in all cultures & among all peoples (Mormon book degrades black people, etc).
6. It works in life (most decent counseling uses many biblical principles AA, etc..).
7. The Bible was written by several authors over several thousand years & yet there are no contradictions (as opposed to the Jehovah's Witness Bible).
8. By comparing holy books, I say the Bible would be most likely God's word (prophecy fulfilled-even very specific prophecy, the message, etc).
9. Preservation. The Bible, although completed by 95AD, has been held together & virtually unchanged (the only book to do so). In other words the Greek New Testament that I have here on my desk has the same words as the earliest manuscripts.
10. When I pray, I pray very specifically & have seen God answer very specific, very detailed prayers.
11. I accepted Jesus as my savior, while not even interested in Him. I was by myself, feeling empty & suddenly a very clear thought came to my mind telling me that I needed to accept Jesus as my savior. When I did, I had a peace flow into me that I never had before & the emptiness I had to that point was gone...and has not since returned. This was a miracle to me because until that point, following some God never even entered my mind & no one ever told me I needed too, but when that thought came, it actually was exactly what the Bible said.
12. It changed my life & many of the jail inmates, gang members, teens, friends that I know. I am not saying that life is easy now, that I am rich, or that I have no problems. Quite the contrary. HOWEVER, now I have peace, direction, & a relationship with God that I didn't have before.

Again, these are all important to me, as far as certainty. I don't hang my hat on just one proof.

Answer 3

The Divine Inspiration
of the
Bible
by Arthur W. Pink
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Table of Contents
About This Book

Title

Introduction

Chapter One: There Is a Presumption in Favor of the Bible

Chapter Two: The Perennial Freshness of the Bible Bears Witness to its Divine Inspirer

Chapter Three: The Unmistakable Honesty of the Writers of the Bible Attests to its Heavenly Origin

Chapter Four: The Character of its Teachings Evidences the Divine Authorship of the Bible

Chapter Five: The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible Bespeak the Omniscience of its Author

Chapter Six: The Typical Significance of the Scriptures Declare Their Divine Authorship

Chapter Seven: The Wonderful Unity of the Bible Attests its Divine Authorship

Chapter Eight: The Marvelous Influence of the Bible Declares its Super-Human Character

Chapter Nine: The Miraculous Power of the Bible Shows Forth That its Inspirer Is the Almighty

I. The Power of God's Word to Convict Men of Sin.
II. The Power of God's Word to Deliver Men From Sin.
III. The Power of God's Word Over the Human Affections.

Chapter Ten: The Completeness of the Bible Demonstrates its Divine Perfection

Chapter Eleven: The Indestructibility of the Bible Is a Proof that its Author Is Divine

Chapter Twelve: Inward Confirmation of the Veracity of the Scriptures

Chapter Thirteen: Verbal Inspiration

Chapter Fourteen: Application of the Argument

I. We Need to Seek God's Forgiveness.
II. It Is the Final Court of Appeal.
III. It Is the Ultimate Standard for Regulating Conduct.
IV. It Is a Sure Foundation for Our Faith.
V. It Has Unique Claims Upon Us.

Answer 4

First of all, other than the Ten Commandments, which God wrote with his own finger upon stone, the words in the Bible are not "God's words" verbatim. God impressed the various writers with thoughts and ideas, and they wrote in their own words. They were inspired, but they were not taking dictation.

Secondly, you can research history and see that the things that were spoken of and prophsied by the writers of the various books making up the Bible came to pass, exactly as written and right on time. That gives me confidence to believe that if what they said was true in that respect, then what they said about God would be true also.

But the best way to determine whether it's God speaking in the Bible or not is to test it for yourself. Try it and see if you will experience what the Bible says you will experience. That is the biggest proof for me.

However, there are many, many instances where people have had dreams about someone coming to them "with a little black book", and that they were to believe what was in the book. What the person in the dream said to them was also in that "little black book", more commonly known as the Bible.

If you let him, God will reveal himself to you, and he doesn't necessarily always start with the premise that before he does you have to believe the Bible. He'll meet you where you are, and he will eventually convince you that the Bible is his love letter to you, but you have to sincerely want this.

Answer 5

I think the standard answers would include...

1. Confirmation from history (remember that the Bible is largely a historical book)
2. Archaeological evidence
3. Other various apologetical "stuff"
4. Because you "feel" it to be true

For example, there were things mentioned in the Bible that most historians did not believe existed for a long time. If I recall correctly, the Hittites and Pontius Pilate would be examples. Yet later these were confirmed to have existed by the work of archaeologists, historians, etc.

Answer 6

Because there's another book of scripture called, "The Book of Mormon" that helps prove the Bible contains the word of God.

The Book of Mormon is an account of God's dealings with some people who lived on the American continent between 600 BC and 400 AD. It's another testament of Jesus Christ and like the Bible contains the fullness of the Gospel.

You can request a free copy at:

http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/heavenly-father-s-plan-of-salvation/request-a-free-copy-of-the-book-of-mormon

Answer 7

I am certain that the Bible is God's Word because it has the power to change lives. When anyone is open to receive from God, He infuses His Word with the power that is needed to help, teach, free, protect, encourage, guide, love and reveal who He is. He fills in the words with His Presence and Spirit...the Holy Breath speaks them to your heart and mind through your eyes.

Speaking from 30 years of experience.

Answer 8

As a missionary in another country, I used to pass out Christian literature and Bibles (no, I'm not Mormon or Jehovah's Witness!). Whenever I would extend my hand w/the Bible, many of the unbelievers would literally jump. That to me showed the power of the Book. If you say it was because they didn't want it, many of them would take it after talking to them.

Answer 9

We're not.

the Bible, at best, represents the word of God (Salmad Rushdie explored this concept in "The satanic Verses")

Answer 10

Because I find that the Spirit of God is in agreement with the Bible. He teaches me what Jesus taught, and teaches me what things mean in the Bible.

Note: Without the Holy Spirit, I would be yet another person here on Yahoo!Answers who does not understand the Bible.








Think of that!

Answer 11

I don't see how anyone can be certain! In the case of the bible there have been many translations which must be subject of human error and change.