the bible one of the most striking proofs of his divine origin

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the bible one of the most striking proofs of his divine origin

"The numberless prophecies of the Bible are one of the most striking proofs of his divine origin; for nothing but omniscience could have foreseen and announced the details of many future events over a period of many thousands of years and related to conditions that did not exist at the time when these prophecies were made, since no human or angelic wisdom could have seen so far into the future and predict events whose outcome had nothing to do with the conditions of the moment. Nothing but a divine omniscience could have foreseen and announced such a vast system of interdependent events. "

 

 

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The Bible far surpasses all other books, because it is historically accurate and goes back to the highest antiquity. However, it is still of greater value on the prophetic plane, because it predicts the future, which only the King of eternity can reveal accurately. The succession of world powers through the centuries, and even the rise and fall of today's institutions, have been announced in the long-term prophecies of the Bible.
The divine word of truth very concretely frees men from ignorance, superstitions, philosophies, and insane human traditions (John 8:32). "The word of God is alive and powerful. "(He 4:12). Without the Bible, it would be impossible to know Jehovah, nor the wonderful benefits that flow from the redeeming sacrifice of Christ; without it, it would not be possible either to understand the conditions to be fulfilled in order to obtain eternal life in the righteous kingdom of God or under his rule.it-1 342-343

 

[Arauna]

I placed this answer earlier today on a debate about morality and atheism:

The word "reality" is connected to the 'sovreignty' of God in the bible. His name JHWH means "he causes to become" and the active verb associated with these 4 letters in his name means: " I shall prove to be".  
(Most  religions in christen-dom (rulers with a domain) and the rest of the world empire of religion as described in Revelation 17 & 18, unfortunately do not teach what is in the bible but have been corrupted by babylonian pagan thinking, such as superimposing hellfire and immortality of the soul as dogmas on their members) - just as a sidenote. 
For human society to function in harmony and cooperation we need one set of external principles for all humans on earth to adhere to. One standard of justice. Some call this natural law..... for example, to refrain from causing undue pain for others and to respect all life.
This is why the UN now wants to arbitrarily impose one set if human-made laws on mankind and then technocratically  monitor (do surveillance on) all human behaviour to try to create acceptance and cohesion on earth.  They think that the model in China is acceptable and want to  save the future of the planet they say.  This is why the bible does prophecy that these rulers in the last days will turn against all religion on earth - propably to bring in their one "human set of laws". Those who do not comply to this will be "reeducated."..... almost in a totalitarian fashion/ the state will become the sovereign or the "God" and the state will claim the  worship or place  of a God. This will be the new "reality" for everyone........ in future so it seems.
Interestingly, this is the main theme of the bible:  humans, (Adam & Eve) chose independence from the sovreignty of god  JHWH.  They would have all been equal under His benevolent godship when they had children. But they chose to do their own thing - become their own God.  They chose their own morality (good and bad) not the good and bad God gave to society. 
In order for one set of standards to really work for all people they must be free and have personal responsibility. But this responsibility must not be forced onto people. They must understand that their cooperation (in willing free will with no coersion) will bring peace and security for all.  Free will is most important in obtaining a free and happy society.
After Adam and eve chose their own way, humans have made up their own religions and philosophies as they went along but mankind has still been plagued by wars and injustice because there are always people who are selfish and greedy and oppressive of others to gain power...... be a god. ........ a flaw which comes from rejecting the sovreignty and morality of god. 
This is why God does promise an intervention in human affairs when mankind has proved that their "independence " from Him has led to global oppression and sufferings.  Humans are now at our apex of development but our greed is destroying our habitat - all life (revelation 11:18 prophesied  this).  We invented medicine but also agent orange and all kinds if weapons for warfare with our technology. We have had 20 years of free internet but soon the technocrats will turn it into a weapon for controlling the masses.
So- God has given us freedom to prove our capabilities without him.  He created  us with free will but bound us to him in only one thing:  We need to apply his principles in our decision making process.   Jesus (the true messenger from god) taught us to love others like ourselves and to give our lives (die if needed) in integrity to prove that we will not detrimentally hurt another human being....... respect all life.  If everyone willingly did this - most people will make willing sacrifices to restore the earth and keep peace with others.  But the reality is that people and the oppressors want to be their own gods/sovereigns  and force others  to do their will.  Human governance does not and will not work (as predicted in eccl 8:9)  because humans were created to be equal and free under one God (the one that shall prove to be) and have freedom of expression while showing willing self-control for the greater good of all and following the law of  love in all they do. If you love your neighbour you will not take his wife or covet his things. The laws were given to Israel to teach them but christ fulfilled the law and taught: self-sacrificing love.   I believe sincerely this is the only ideology which can restore mankind after God removes the greedy oppressors who refuse to cooperate with decent society.   God is reality.   I have studied the religion of darwinism and many other  religions but a lack of  logic and continuity of the main theme has convinced me the God of the bible will "prove to be".