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1Th 2:13
And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.
Ac 17:2-3
And according to Paul’s custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and giving evidence that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is the Christ.”
The Objective Truth About Science
The thing people often overlook is that science simply complements the things written in the Bible, and even validates it as coming from an all-knowing, all-powerful Creator God.
2Ti 3:16
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
The Laws of Mathematical Probability
Statistical theory shows if the probability of one event occurring is 1 in 5, and of another event is 1 in 10, then the probability of both events being fulfilled in sequence is 1 in 5×10, or 1 in 50.
Messianic Prophecies
The Bible teaches the Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah; one of the 12 tribes descended from Jacob. Gen 49:10 cf. Luk 3:34,Heb 7:14
Messianic Prophecies
The Bible also predicts the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. Mic 5:2 cf. Mat 2:1
Mathematical Odds of Prophecies Combined
If we multiply 12 x 200, we get the odds of both of only these two prophecies coming true: which is 1 in 2400.
Messianic Prophecies
The Messiah would one day be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver. Zech 11:12 cf. Mat 26:15
Mathematical Odds of Prophecies Combined
If we multiply 12 x 200 x 100, we get the odds of these three prophecies coming true: which is 1 in 240,000.
Messianic Prophecies
The Messiah would be preceded by a messenger. Is 40:3 cf. Mt 3:1-3
Mathematical Odds of Prophecies Combined
If we multiply 12 x 200 x 100 x 20, we get the odds of these four prophecies coming true: which is 1 in 4,800,000!
Messianic Prophecies
The Messiah would enter Jerusalem on a colt. Zech 9:9 cf. Lk 19:33-38
Mathematical Odds of Prophecies Combined
If we multiply 12 x 200 x 100 x 20 x 20, we get the odds of these five prophecies coming true: which is 1 in 96,000,000!
Messianic Prophecies
The Messiah would be betrayed by a friend. Ps 41:9 cf. Jn 13:18
Mathematical Odds of Prophecies Combined
If we multiply 12 x 200 x 100 x 20 x 20 x 20, we get the odds of these six prophecies coming true: which is 1 in 1,920,000,000!
Messianic Prophecies
The Messiah would have His hands and feet pierced! Ps 22:16 cf. Lk 23:33
Mathematical Odds of Prophecies Combined
If we multiply 12 x 200 x 100 x 20 x 20 x 20 x 50, we get the odds of these seven prophecies coming true: which is 1 in 96,000,000,000!
Messianic Prophecies
The Messiah would be wounded by His enemies and whipped by them. Is 53:5 cf. Mt 27:26
Mathematical Odds of Prophecies Combined
If we multiply 12 x 200 x 100 x 20 x 20 x 20 x 50 x 25, we get the odds of these eight prophecies coming true: which is 1 in 2,400,000,000,000!
Messianic Prophecies
The Messiah will be spit upon and beaten. Is 50:6 cf. Mt 26:67
Mathematical Odds of Prophecies Combined
If we multiply 12 x 200 x 100 x 20 x 20 x 20 x 50 x 25 x 10, we get the odds of these nine prophecies coming true: which is 1 in 24,000,000,000,000!
Messianic Prophecies
The Messiah would be silent before His accusers. Is 53:7 cf. Mt 27:12-14
Mathematical Odds of Prophecies Combined
If we multiply 12 x 200 x 100 x 20 x 20 x 20 x 50 x 25 x 10 x 100, we get the odds of these ten prophecies coming true: which is 1 in 2,400,000,000,000,000!
Messianic Prophecies
The Messiah would be put to death with thieves! Is 53:12 cf. Mk 15:27-28
Mathematical Odds of Prophecies Combined
If we multiply 12 x 200 x 100 x 20 x 20 x 20 x 50 x 25 x 10 x 100 x 100, we get the odds of these eleven prophecies coming true: which is 1 in 240,000,000,000,000,000!
Why The Word?
The Bible is like no other religious book. It’s prophecies have all come true as proof it’s supernatural, and that’s why we can turn to it for the Truth about life and salvation, as well!