Presented by Dr Thomas J Kindell Founder & President of Reasons for Faith Ministries, Inc. Presented by Dr Thomas J Kindell Founder & President of Reasons.

Presented by

Dr Thomas J KindellFounder & President of Reasons for Faith Ministries, Inc.

Presented by

Dr Thomas J KindellFounder & President of Reasons for Faith Ministries, Inc.

“Be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is within you” I Peter 3:15

“Be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is within you” I Peter 3:15

Was Jesus’ death and resurrection a hoax?

Are there facts that support the resurrection?

What really happened to Jesus’ body?

Was Jesus seen after His death on the cross?

Wasn’t the Bible just written by men?

Can the stories of Jesus really be trusted?

Is archeology a friend of the Bible?

Was Jesus’ death and resurrection a hoax?

Are there facts that support the resurrection?

What really happened to Jesus’ body?

Was Jesus seen after His death on the cross?

Wasn’t the Bible just written by men?

Can the stories of Jesus really be trusted?

Is archeology a friend of the Bible?

THE UNIQUENESS AND DIVINE INSPIRATION OF THE BIBLE

THE UNIQUENESS AND DIVINE INSPIRATION OF THE BIBLE

THE BIBLE IS UNIQUE IN MORE WAYS THAN ANY OTHER BOOK

IN HISTORY

THE BIBLE IS UNIQUE IN MORE WAYS THAN ANY OTHER BOOK

IN HISTORY

Webster’s Definition of Unique:Webster’s Definition of Unique:

1. One and only; single; sole.1. One and only; single; sole.

2. Different from all others; having no like or equal.

2. Different from all others; having no like or equal.

1. UNIQUE IN ITS CIRCULATION1. UNIQUE IN ITS CIRCULATION

a. The first book printed – Latin Vulgatea. The first book printed – Latin Vulgate

b. Printed more times, read by more millions than any “best seller”

b. Printed more times, read by more millions than any “best seller”

I. 1928 - Natl. Bible Society of Scotland – 88 million

I. 1928 - Natl. Bible Society of Scotland – 88 million

II. By 1932 - 1,330,213,000 Bibles in print

II. By 1932 - 1,330,213,000 Bibles in print

III. In the 2000’s – Scores of millions annually – billions overall

III. In the 2000’s – Scores of millions annually – billions overall

2. UNIQUE IN ITS TRANSLATION2. UNIQUE IN ITS TRANSLATION

a. One of first translated – Jewish OT- LXXa. One of first translated – Jewish OT- LXX

b. By 1970, in whole or part – 1,280 languages

b. By 1970, in whole or part – 1,280 languages

3. UNIQUE IN ITS INFLUENCE ON LITERATURE

3. UNIQUE IN ITS INFLUENCE ON LITERATURE

a. Josh McDowell – conservatively 1,000 times greater influence

a. Josh McDowell – conservatively 1,000 times greater influence

b. Literary Scholar Bernard Ramm:b. Literary Scholar Bernard Ramm:

c. By 2022 world’s first universal textc. By 2022 world’s first universal text

“No other book in all human history has in

turn inspired the writing of so many

books as the Bible.”

Bernard Ramm

“No other book in all human history has in

turn inspired the writing of so many

books as the Bible.”

Bernard Ramm

4. UNIQUE IN ITS SURVIVAL THROUGH PERSECUTION

4. UNIQUE IN ITS SURVIVAL THROUGH PERSECUTION

a. In AD 303 Diocletian issued edict to destroy Christians & their Bible

a. In AD 303 Diocletian issued edict to destroy Christians & their Bible

b. 25 years after Diocletian’s edict Constantine issued edict to Eusebius

b. 25 years after Diocletian’s edict Constantine issued edict to Eusebius

c. Voltaire’s predictionc. Voltaire’s prediction

5. UNIQUE IN ITS SURVIVAL THROUGH “SCHOLARLY” CRITICISM

5. UNIQUE IN ITS SURVIVAL THROUGH “SCHOLARLY” CRITICISM

a. Documentary hypothesisa. Documentary hypothesis

b. Walls of Jerichob. Walls of Jericho

c. Hittites – Harvard – 1200 yearsc. Hittites – Harvard – 1200 years

d. Jesus tried at pavement – Roman barracks after Titus

d. Jesus tried at pavement – Roman barracks after Titus

a. New Testament written nearly 2000 yrs ago – can’t trust to be accurate

a. New Testament written nearly 2000 yrs ago – can’t trust to be accurate

b. Historical tests determine accuracy of transmission

b. Historical tests determine accuracy of transmission

I. BibliographicalI. Bibliographical

II. Internal Evidence - EyewitnessesII. Internal Evidence - Eyewitnesses

6. UNIQUE IN THE ACCURACY OF ITS TRANSMISSION THRU TIME

6. UNIQUE IN THE ACCURACY OF ITS TRANSMISSION THRU TIME

III. External Evidence – Secular history and archeology

III. External Evidence – Secular history and archeology

WHEN EARLIEST NO.

OF AUTHOR WRITTEN COPY COPIES

Caesar 100-44 B.C. 900 A.D. 10Plato (Tetralogies) 427-347 B.C. 900 A.D. 7Tacitus (Annals) 100 A.D. 1100 A.D. 20Pliny the Younger 61-113 A.D. 50 A.D. 7Thucydides 460-400 B.C. 900 A.D. 8Suetonius 75-160 A.D. 950 A.D. 8Herodotus 480-425 B.C. 900 A.D. 8Sophocles 796-406 B.C. 1000 A.D. 193Catullus 54 B.C. 1550 A.D. 3Euripides 480-406 B.C. 1100 A.D. 9Demosthenes 383-322 B.C. 1100 A.D. 200*Aristotle 384-382 B.C. 1100 A.D. 49*Aristophanes 450-385 B.C. 900 A.D. 10 Homer (Iliad)

900 B.C. 400 B.C. 643 New Testament 40-100 A.D. 125 A.D. 24,000+

MANUSCRIPT AUTHORITY OF ANCIENT TEXTS

UNEQUALLED TRANSMISSION PURITYUNEQUALLED TRANSMISSION PURITY

•Early church fathers - 250 years – 11 verses•Early church fathers - 250 years – 11 verses

•Hindu Vedas – 28% corrupt•Hindu Vedas – 28% corrupt

•Works of Shakespeare – 10 % corrupt•Works of Shakespeare – 10 % corrupt

•New Testament has more manuscript authority than any 30 classic works combined

•New Testament has more manuscript authority than any 30 classic works combined

•Rejection of the New Testament logically requires rejection of all ancient literature and history

•Rejection of the New Testament logically requires rejection of all ancient literature and history

•New Testament – 40 lines, less than ½ of 1%•New Testament – 40 lines, less than ½ of 1%

a. Written over a 1500 year span – covering over sixty generations

a. Written over a 1500 year span – covering over sixty generations

7. UNIQUE IN ITS CONTINUITY7. UNIQUE IN ITS CONTINUITY

b. Written by forty plus authors from every walk of life

b. Written by forty plus authors from every walk of life

c. Written in different placesc. Written in different places

I. Moses in the wildernessI. Moses in the wilderness

II. Jeremiah in a dungeonII. Jeremiah in a dungeon

III. Daniel on a hillside & in a palaceIII. Daniel on a hillside & in a palace

IV. Paul inside prison wallsIV. Paul inside prison walls

V. Luke while travelingV. Luke while traveling

VI. John on the Isle of PatmosVI. John on the Isle of Patmos

VII. Others in the rigors of a military campaign

VII. Others in the rigors of a military campaign

d. Written at different times – times of war and times of peace

d. Written at different times – times of war and times of peace

e. Written during different moods – from the heights of joy to the depths of sorrow and despair

e. Written during different moods – from the heights of joy to the depths of sorrow and despair

f. Written on three continents – Asia, Africa and Europe

f. Written on three continents – Asia, Africa and Europe

g. Written in three languages – Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

g. Written in three languages – Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

h. Includes hundreds of controversial subjects

h. Includes hundreds of controversial subjects

8. UNIQUE IN ITS EVIDENCE FULFILLED PROPHECY

8. UNIQUE IN ITS EVIDENCE FULFILLED PROPHECY

a. No other sacred book contains detailed prophecies like the Bible

a. No other sacred book contains detailed prophecies like the Bible

I. Nostradamus – Vague – not 100%I. Nostradamus – Vague – not 100%

“…I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done…”

Isaiah 46:9-10

“…I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done…”

Isaiah 46:9-10

“If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets they will not be persuaded…”

Luke 16:31

“If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets they will not be persuaded…”

Luke 16:31

• Princess Diana would die at age 73

• Princess Diana would die at age 73

• U. S. Western States would sink into the Pacific in the 1990’s

• U. S. Western States would sink into the Pacific in the 1990’s

• East Africa would split into three pieces in the 1990’s

• East Africa would split into three pieces in the 1990’s

• South America would split into pieces in the 1990’s

• South America would split into pieces in the 1990’s

• New York City and the State of Florida flooded by the sea

• New York City and the State of Florida flooded by the sea

A. Nostradamus “scholars” predicted:A. Nostradamus “scholars” predicted:

II. Jean Dixon – About 5% of the timeII. Jean Dixon – About 5% of the time

Catapulted to fame by 1956 prophesy of 1960 Presidential election – false. Dixon’s assassination prophecy was highly publicized and constantly harped on but what they don’t publicize are the false prophecies:

Catapulted to fame by 1956 prophesy of 1960 Presidential election – false. Dixon’s assassination prophecy was highly publicized and constantly harped on but what they don’t publicize are the false prophecies:

A. World War III would begin in 1954A. World War III would begin in 1954

B. Red China would be admitted into the UN in 1958 – not until 1971

B. Red China would be admitted into the UN in 1958 – not until 1971

D. The Vietnam War would end in 1966D. The Vietnam War would end in 1966

E. On Oct. 19, 1968 she predicted Jacqueline Kennedy was NOT even thinking of marriage

E. On Oct. 19, 1968 she predicted Jacqueline Kennedy was NOT even thinking of marriage

C. Union Leader Walter Reuther would run for President in 1964

C. Union Leader Walter Reuther would run for President in 1964

F. Jean Dixon: Predictions (Fisher & Commins) 1980- A comet will strike the Earth in 80’s- Red China: germ warfare hits West- African continental war in 1987- First US woman President in 1980’s

F. Jean Dixon: Predictions (Fisher & Commins) 1980- A comet will strike the Earth in 80’s- Red China: germ warfare hits West- African continental war in 1987- First US woman President in 1980’s

b. In contrast Bible prophesy is specific and 100% accurate

b. In contrast Bible prophesy is specific and 100% accurate

I. Cyrus – Rebuilding of Temple – Isaiah 44:28 - 45:1

I. Cyrus – Rebuilding of Temple – Isaiah 44:28 - 45:1

II. Tyre – Ezekial 26II. Tyre – Ezekial 26

Therefore, thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am

against you, O Tyre, and I will bring up many nations

against you as the sea brings up its waves…

Ezekial 26:3

…And they will destroy the walls of Tyre and

break down her towers; and I will scrape her

debris from her and make her a bare rock.”

Ezekial 26:4

For thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I will bring upon

Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of

Babylon, king of kings, with horses, chariots, calvary

and a great army…Ezekial 26:7

…He will slay your daughters on the mainland with the sword; and he will make siege walls against

you, cast up a mound against you, and raise up a large shield against you.”

Ezekial 26:8

“Also they will make a spoil of your riches and a prey of

your merchandise, break down your walls and destroy

your pleasant houses, and throw your stones and your

timbers and your debris into the water.”

Ezekial 26:12

“And I will make you a bare rock; you will be a place for the spreading of nets. You will be built no more, for I the Lord have spoken,” declares the Lord God.

Ezekial 26:14

“I shall bring terrors on you, and you will be no

more, though you will be sought, you will never be

found again,” declares the Lord God.

Ezekial 26:21

b. In contrast Bible prophesy is specific and 100% accurate

b. In contrast Bible prophesy is specific and 100% accurate

I. Cyrus – Rebuilding of Temple – Isaiah 44:28 - 45:1

I. Cyrus – Rebuilding of Temple – Isaiah 44:28 - 45:1

II. Tyre – Ezekial 26II. Tyre – Ezekial 26

A. Predictions:A. Predictions:

• Nebuchadnezzar will destroy the mainland city of Tyre (26:8)

• Nebuchadnezzar will destroy the mainland city of Tyre (26:8)

• Many nations against Tyre (26:30

• Many nations against Tyre (26:30

• Throw the debris into the water (26:12)

• Throw the debris into the water (26:12)

• Never be rebuilt (26:14)• Never be rebuilt (26:14)

• Fishermen will spread nets over the site (26:5)

• Fishermen will spread nets over the site (26:5)

III. This prophecy has been literally fulfilled in every detail

III. This prophecy has been literally fulfilled in every detail

• Make her a bare rock; flat like the top of a rock (26:4)

• Make her a bare rock; flat like the top of a rock (26:4)

• Never to be found again (26:21)• Never to be found again (26:21)

I. Forgave sinsI. Forgave sins

II. Received worshipII. Received worship

III. Received proclamations of othersIII. Received proclamations of others

IV. Directly claimed John 8:58 IV. Directly claimed John 8:58

9. ULTIMATE UNIQUE PROOF OF OLD TESTAMENT

9. ULTIMATE UNIQUE PROOF OF OLD TESTAMENT

a. God came down as a man and told us face to face

a. God came down as a man and told us face to face

Jesus said to them,“Truly, truly, I say

to you, before Abraham was,

I AM.”John 8:58

VI. Works sake - Creator VI. Works sake - Creator

VII. Fulfilled prophecyVII. Fulfilled prophecy

VIII. He rose from the dead! VIII. He rose from the dead!

V. Claimed oneness with God - Trinity V. Claimed oneness with God - Trinity

a. How specific is your address?a. How specific is your address?

10. GOD WROTE A PROPHETIC ADDRESS IN HISTORY TO IDENTIFY HIS SON

10. GOD WROTE A PROPHETIC ADDRESS IN HISTORY TO IDENTIFY HIS SON

I. Lineage or Genealogy – Seed of the woman, Shem, Abraham, Isaac,

Jacob, Judah, Jesse and David

I. Lineage or Genealogy – Seed of the woman, Shem, Abraham, Isaac,

Jacob, Judah, Jesse and David

b. God’s prophetic address contains 332 prophecies

b. God’s prophetic address contains 332 prophecies

II. Exact location of Birth – Micah 5:2 II. Exact location of Birth – Micah 5:2

But you, Bethlehem Ephratah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet

out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in

Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.

Micah 5:2 NKJ

III. Messiah would present Himself at a precise period in history – Daniel 9

III. Messiah would present Himself at a precise period in history – Daniel 9

A. Of all commandments made by Kings in history only one would start this chronology

A. Of all commandments made by Kings in history only one would start this chronology

B. 69 Septets of 360 day years after Artaxerxes command. 483 years after 444 BC is 33 AD – Triumphal Entry.

B. 69 Septets of 360 day years after Artaxerxes command. 483 years after 444 BC is 33 AD – Triumphal Entry.

C. H W Hoehner, Chronological Aspects of the Life of Christ

C. H W Hoehner, Chronological Aspects of the Life of Christ

• Nisan 444 BC to Nisan 10, 33 AD• Nisan 444 BC to Nisan 10, 33 AD

• Triumphal Entry - March 30, 33 AD• Triumphal Entry - March 30, 33 AD

• 40 major claims to be Messiah• 40 major claims to be Messiah

IV. Messiah would dieIV. Messiah would die

A. Cut off – Isaiah 53, Daniel 9 – not old age, disease, accident

A. Cut off – Isaiah 53, Daniel 9 – not old age, disease, accident

B. Sacrificial death – Daniel 9, Isaiah 53 – vicarious – in our place

B. Sacrificial death – Daniel 9, Isaiah 53 – vicarious – in our place

C. Maltreated but spoke not a word to save Himself from death

C. Maltreated but spoke not a word to save Himself from death

D. Death associated with the wicked and the rich

D. Death associated with the wicked and the rich

E. Killed although innocent – no violence – no deceit in mouth

E. Killed although innocent – no violence – no deceit in mouth

F. Made intercession for the transgressors

F. Made intercession for the transgressors

G. Casting of lots for His garment – Psalm 22

G. Casting of lots for His garment – Psalm 22

H. Messiah would be betrayed – Zech.H. Messiah would be betrayed – Zech.

• By a friend• By a friend

• For 30 pieces of silver • For 30 pieces of silver

V. Messiah would be both human and Divine

V. Messiah would be both human and Divine

A. Micah 5:2 – Origin from eternityA. Micah 5:2 – Origin from eternity

B. Isaiah 7:14 – A sign, a virgin conceives

B. Isaiah 7:14 – A sign, a virgin conceives

C. Isaiah 9:6 – Unto us a child is born…C. Isaiah 9:6 – Unto us a child is born…

D. Psalm 16:10 – Holy One, no corruptionD. Psalm 16:10 – Holy One, no corruption

• Used to buy a potter’s field• Used to buy a potter’s field

• In the temple• In the temple• Money would be thrown down• Money would be thrown down

CONCLUSION

FULFILLED PROPHECY PROVES THE DIVINE INSPIRATION OF THE

BIBLE AND CONFIRMS THE CLAIMS OF

CHRIST

CONCLUSION

FULFILLED PROPHECY PROVES THE DIVINE INSPIRATION OF THE

BIBLE AND CONFIRMS THE CLAIMS OF

CHRIST

OBJECTIONS TO CHRIST’S FULFILLMENTS OF PROPHECYOBJECTIONS TO CHRIST’S

FULFILLMENTS OF PROPHECY

1. Prophecies written after the time of Christ1. Prophecies written after the time of Christ

2. Christ deliberately attempted fulfillments2. Christ deliberately attempted fulfillments

3. Fulfillment was just a coincidence3. Fulfillment was just a coincidence

A. Old Testament completed C - 450 BCA. Old Testament completed C - 450 BC

B. Septuagint translation began 250 BCB. Septuagint translation began 250 BC

A. Christian Victory Publishing Co. - $1,000 A. Christian Victory Publishing Co. - $1,000

• Any man living or dead – 20 Messianic prophecies fulfilled

• Any man living or dead – 20 Messianic prophecies fulfilled

• 8 prophecies – 1 in 1017 • 8 prophecies – 1 in 1017

B. Peter Stoner, Science SpeaksB. Peter Stoner, Science Speaks

• Any man in history – 20 specific prophecies 200 years in advance

• Any man in history – 20 specific prophecies 200 years in advance

• 48 prophecies – 1 in 10157• 48 prophecies – 1 in 10157

• 10131 compared to 10157• 10131 compared to 10157

Definitely NOT by chance!Definitely NOT by chance!

What will you do with this unique Book and

Man?

Will you accept the evidence or reject it?

Don’t miss the destiny and purpose for which

you were created!