The Bible is self-authenticating, meaning it defends its own truth through the witness of the Holy Spirit rather than needing external proof.
The truth of the Bible is not established through external validation like science or history; instead, it is self-authenticating. This means that its divine origin and authority are inherently revealed through the witness of the Holy Spirit within the hearts of believers. True understanding and acceptance of God’s word come through faith, a gift of divine grace, leading to a confident assurance that the Bible is the infallible revelation of God. Rather than seeking to prove the Bible, we acknowledge it as God’s word based on our faith, which is itself a miraculous work of the Spirit.
Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 3:16, Jeremiah 10:11, Matthew 5:18, 2 Peter 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Hebrews 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:21
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