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Bible Question: Hello dear forum members,

I have a question that is of an interesting nature (I suppose). After many debates (many unfriendly) I find that I am unable to provide a sufficient answer to this question. I have attempted to find a decent source of info, but have been unsuccessful in finding that or a direction of study.

The question is this, in one form or another."How do we know that the bible is, bieng written and composed by humans, that it is from God, it is complete, and that it is untampered with?"

I know that the Bible is what it says it is, and that God is in control of his word, but can anyone please provide a direction and/ or info on this PLEASE!!! I would dearly appreciate it.
God bless every one of the members of this forum, and keep them in your care!!
COG88

Bible Answer: Hi, COG :: If you are serious enough about this subject to invest a few dollars of your money and quite a few hours of your time, pick up a copy of Josh McDowell's "The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict." Published by Thomas Nelson, the book is still in print and can be purchased at religious bookstores and online. With its 760 pages, this book is no wimp. It tackles hard questions such as "Is the Bible historically reliable? Is the Bible from God?" ...And much, much more. ...... I've enjoyed the book enormously and find myself turning back to it periodically in order to refresh my mind on certain questions. And I believe you will enjoy it too. ...... For a postscript, I'll say that the subject that you've broached is of such enormity and scope that no "crash course" or cursory reading is likely to do much good, certainly not a response so necessarily brief as a post on Study Bible Forum must needs be. That's why I recommend this hefty book. And it just happens to be one of the best contemporary books on the subject that I've come across. So please buy it, read it, study it, and I truly do believe, you'll be the richer for having done so. An avid reader for many years, I always feel slightly robbed when I invest my time and money in a book only to find it wasn't very good and hardly deserved the investment I made in it. But I don't think you'll feel cheated when you buy and read "The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict." I certainly haven't felt short-changed by it! --Hank