Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, the President and Founder of The Mount Zion Faith Ministries, took to Facebook recently to convey a message to the general public.
In his post, he delved into the question of “WHAT IS THE PROOF THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD?” The affirmation that the Bible is indeed the Word of God primarily rests on faith for believers. Nonetheless, a range of compelling evidence exists to substantiate the Bible’s credibility and its source of divine inspiration:
Historical Accuracy: The Bible contains numerous historical accounts and references that have been verified by archaeology and external historical sources. The accuracy of these historical details lends credibility to the Bible’s reliability.
Fulfilled Prophecies: The Bible contains numerous prophecies that have been fulfilled with remarkable accuracy. For example, the Old Testament prophesied the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and these prophecies were fulfilled in the New Testament.
3. Unity and Consistency: The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by over 40 authors from various backgrounds and time periods, yet it maintains a remarkable unity and consistency in its teachings and themes. This indicates a divine hand guiding its composition.
4. Internal Evidence: The Bible contains internal evidence of its divine inspiration, including its transformative power in the lives of believers, its profound wisdom and moral teachings, and its ability to accurately diagnose the human condition and offer solutions.
5. Manuscript Evidence: The Bible has an extensive manuscript tradition with thousands of ancient copies, some dating back to within decades of the original writings. The consistency and preservation of these manuscripts provide evidence for the reliability of the biblical text.
Speaking lastly he said “It’s important to note that these pieces of evidence support the belief in the Bible’s divine inspiration, but ultimately, faith is required to fully accept the Bible as the Word of God.”