Bible Question:
In some events in Jesus' earthly life, it's very clear from the Gospels that He was alone. Yet in instances like the temptation in the desert, and the prayer at Gethsemene, we have detailed information on what happened, including dialog. How can this be? Who took note of what was said? I find it hard to believe Jesus would relate the events Himself, and after His arrest, there simply wasn't time even if He'd wanted to. Help! |
Bible Answer: Greetings Jim Dunne! You have asked a good question! How do we know that these things occurred and are true if Jesus was alone? In 2 Peter 1:20-21, we learn that the Holy Spirit Himself is the Author of Scripture. In 1 John 2:20-27, the Holy Spirit is the 'anointer' of truth. Also, the Holy Spirit testifies of Jesus Christ (1 John 5:6)! So if the Holy Spirit inspired the authors of Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16), then the Holy Spirit would have revealed these things about Jesus (1 John 5:6) to the authors of the NT that noone could have possibly known about otherwise.. :) I hope this helps! Nolan |