How do we know that the Bible is actually the inspired Word of God? Can we trust its authenticity? How does it compare to other books from antiquity? To mythology? Does it record actual historical events? Is it supported by archeology and science? How did the Bible come to us? Are there errors or contradictions in the Bible? Did Jesus really exist?
The purpose of this page is to explore these questions and more! The main Bible study guides we will be using are by Mark A. Copeland from Executable Outlines, Keith Sharp and David Padfield from Padfield.com, and Cru.org.
Study Guides
Can We Trust The Bible? (Executable Outlines)
Christian Apologetics (Executable Outlines)
Survey of the Bible (Padfield.com)
New Testament Survey (Padfield.com)
Is the Bible the Word of God? (Pamphlet – Padfield.com)
The Foundation of Our Life – Authority of Scripture (Campus Crusade for Christ- Cru)
Authority of Scripture
The Authority of the Bible (Bible.org)
We Can Trust the Bible (Bible.org)
Is the Bible truly God’s Word? (GotQuestions)
Why should I trust the Bible? (GotQuestions)
Authenticity of Scripture: Evidentiary Support (Ministry Maker)
Bible History and Archeology
Is The Bible Reliable?—Seven Questions (Bible.org)
Archaeological Evidence Verifying Biblical Cities (Carm.org)
53 People in the Bible Confirmed Archaeologically (Biblical Archeology Society)
Is the Bible accurate? (GotQuestions)
Bible History (Answers in Genesis)
Archeology Helps to Confirm the Historicity of the Bible (Josh.org)
15 Historical Proofs of the Bible (Amazing Bible Timeline)
Case-Making 101: How does the Bible compare to other ancient documents? (Truth, Faith, and Reason)
How do I know the Bible is not just mythology? (GotQuestions)
Biblical Inerrancy
Is the Bible Without Error? Inspiration, Inerrancy, and Christian Epistemology (Cross Examined)
Introduction to Bible Difficulties and Bible Contradictions (Carm.org)
Question: Why Do Many Christians Think the Bible is Without Error? (Kyle Davison Bair)
Creation/Science
Institute for Creation Research (ICR)
Darwin’s Teaching of Women’s Inferiority (ICR)
Creation (Answers in Genesis)
Science and the Bible: Should There Be a Conflict? (Answers in Genesis)
Darwin Taught Male Superiority (Answers in Genesis)
Evidence for Jesus Christ and Gospels
The Historical Reliability of the Gospels (Bible.org)
The Manuscripts Tell The Story: The New Testament Is Reliable (Bible.org)
14 Compelling Pieces of Evidence That Jesus Existed (Preview based on Lee Strobel)
The Bible Says Jesus Was Real. What Other Proof Exists? (History.com)
What is the historical evidence that Jesus Christ lived and died? (The Guardian)
Is there Evidence for Jesus outside the Bible? Absolutely! (Existence of God)
Did Jesus Christ Really Exist? Proving Jesus Without the Bible (Beginning and End)
Dating the Oldest New Testament Christian Manuscripts (BAS)
Videos
Podcasts
Proving Jesus without the Bible (Frank Turek and J. Warner Wallace)