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How do we know the Bible is the inspired Word of God?

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The belief in the Bible as the inspired Word of God is based on its divine authorship and the fulfillment of prophecy, which demonstrates God's sovereignty over scripture.

The conviction that the Bible is the inspired Word of God stems from the understanding that all Scripture is God-breathed, as stated in 2 Timothy 3:16. This divine inspiration means that while human authors were used, the ultimate source of the writing is God Himself, ensuring the truth and authority of the Scriptures. Additionally, biblical prophecies that come to fruition, like the foreshadowing of Christ in the Old Testament, affirm this divine origin. The intricate unity and consistency of the Scriptures, spanning over 1,500 years with multiple authors, further testify to a singular divine authorial intent. This remarkable cohesion supports the certainty that the Bible is the preserved message of God's truth to humanity.
Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:15, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 19:7-9, Genesis 1:1, Revelation 22:21, 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, Luke 20:41-47, Mark 1:2-3, Matthew 26:14-25, Psalm 41:9, Zechariah 11:11-13, John 5:39, 2 Samuel 21:1-14, Joshua 9, 2 Timothy 3:15-16, 1 Peter 1:21, Zechariah 11:12-13, Romans 9:8-9, Romans 1:20, John 1:1, Hebrews 4:12-13

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