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The Proof of the Bible

Why is the world’s best-selling book held in awe by some, in passive discredit by others, and understood by virtually none?

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Why the Book of mystery nobody seems to know? Why do the many churches of traditional Christianity disagree about what the Bible says?

Have you ever proved whether, as the Book itself purports, it is the authoritative Word of the Creator God? Rather, have you not simply assumed, from what you have heard, read or been taught, that it is either authentic, or else the religious writing of a small ancient Jewish race, groping in the darkness of human ignorance and of superstition, trying to develop a concept of God?

If you are college or university educated, you have undoubtedly been taught that humanity originated through the theoretical process called evolution. But the educated of this world in nearly all cases have been taught only one side of the subject of origins—the theory of evolution. On the contrary, most of those lacking higher education in the United States “Bible Belt,” for example, have been taught only, and accepted without proof, the teaching that the Bible is indeed the very Word of God.

A world-famous evangelist has confessed publicly that he accepted the authority of the Bible without having seen it proved. Even though he had seen no real proof that the Bible is the authentic Word of God, he had decided to accept it as such on sheer faith. But the Bible quotes God as saying, “Prove me now herewith …” and again, “Prove all things.” This evangelist apparently accepted the authority of the Bible because he had “accepted Christ” and, at the same time, blindly accepted what those humans who led him into the acceptance of Christ themselves accepted.

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Deutsch Die Bibel auf die Probe gestellt

About The Author

Herbert W. Armstrong (1892-1986) was one of the most prominent religious leaders of the 20th century, watched, read and followed by millions worldwide. He founded the Plain Truth magazine, the World Tomorrow television program, Ambassador College and the Ambassador International Cultural Foundation. He served as pastor general of the Worldwide Church of God, and visited heads of state and addressed large audiences globally as an unofficial ambassador of world peace.
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