Biblical Question
Trustworthy Scripture: What Ensures the Bible Hasn't Been Changed or Corrupted
The Biblical Answer
The Bible's reliability is a matter of great importance to Christians. We can rest assured that the Bible hasn't been significantly changed over time, thanks in part to the following factors:
• The Dead Sea Scrolls, found in the 1940s and 1950s, date back to around 150 BCE to 70 CE and match the Bible's text remarkably well, with over 95% accuracy.
• The Masoretic Text, meticulously compiled by Jewish scholars from the 7th to the 10th centuries CE, provides additional confirmation of the original text's integrity.
• The New Testament manuscripts available today show a consistency in their text, with the earliest ones dating back to within 50-100 years of the original writings. The majority of scholars agree that the current text of the New Testament is 99% accurate and reliable.
• The prophecy of Jesus in Matthew 24:35 and Psalm 119:89, 96, 'Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.' and 'Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in heaven' remind us of God's promise to preserve His Word.
This accumulation of evidence gives us confidence in the Bible's reliability and ensures that it remains a trustworthy guide for our faith and lives.
• The Dead Sea Scrolls, found in the 1940s and 1950s, date back to around 150 BCE to 70 CE and match the Bible's text remarkably well, with over 95% accuracy.
• The Masoretic Text, meticulously compiled by Jewish scholars from the 7th to the 10th centuries CE, provides additional confirmation of the original text's integrity.
• The New Testament manuscripts available today show a consistency in their text, with the earliest ones dating back to within 50-100 years of the original writings. The majority of scholars agree that the current text of the New Testament is 99% accurate and reliable.
• The prophecy of Jesus in Matthew 24:35 and Psalm 119:89, 96, 'Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.' and 'Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in heaven' remind us of God's promise to preserve His Word.
This accumulation of evidence gives us confidence in the Bible's reliability and ensures that it remains a trustworthy guide for our faith and lives.
"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."
A Prayer for This
"Dear Lord, we thank You for Your promise to preserve Your Word. Grant us faith and confidence in the Bible's reliability, and use it to guide us in our walk with You. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Continue Your Journey
Bible Questions
Related Devotionals
Related Prayers
A Powerful Prayer for Finding peace when false rumors are spread about you at workA Powerful Prayer for Book Of Enoch | Seek God's GraceA Powerful Prayer for Trusting God after losing everything in a natural disaster or fireA Powerful Prayer for Prayer for parents navigating their child's severe autism diagnosis