Why do Christians believe that the Bible is the written Word of God?

Christians believe the message of the Bible because they believe it is the inspired (God-breathed) Word of God & His message to the world.

First, Scripture itself claims to be inspired by God both in the Old and New Testaments by the writers of Scripture. Some examples are given at the end of this post.

Secondly, the number of available manuscripts of Scripture far outweigh all other historic or ancient literature, in which both historical and archaeological evidence continue to confirm the accuracy of Scripture and fulfillment of its prophecies.

Thirdly, Jesus Christ Himself attests to the validity of Old Testament Scripture throughout the Gospels, as well as the Apostle Paul in his letters to the church.

Fourthly, the countless personal testimonies of God's supernatural faithfulness in keeping His promises set forth in His Word to those who put their trust in Him.

Deu 31:24-26 And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished, that Moses commanded the Levites, that bare the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, saying, Take this book of the law, and put it by the side of the ark of the covenant of Jehovah your God, that it may be there for a witness against thee.

Exodus 32:16 And the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, graven upon the tables.

2 Peter 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

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