First, the Bible is not one book written by one man. The Bible is made up of 66 different books written by 40 different authors over 1500 years. The following supernatural attributes of the Bible are evidence of a supernatural signature:
a. Supernaturally fulfilled prophecy—predictions of the future that are precise, detailed and accurate. The Bible is the only volume ever produced by man in which detailed prophecies relating to the rise and fall of individuals and empires are given with hairsplitting accuracy. Daniel gives prophecy so detailed it reads like history written after the fact. There were dozens of specific prophecies fulfilled in Jesus’ life alone. b. Supernatural unity--the bible was written over a period of 1500 years by
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Supernaturally changes lives (existential validity)--God changes us in a way we never could change ourselves when we obey the Scriptures. This experience of transformation is universal, the same around the globe. It transcends all economic, ethnic, geographical boundaries. When people consistently obey the teachings of this book, something radical happens, both to individuals and to whole cultures. e. Supernatural survival--the Bible is a fighter (The Bible has demonstrated supernatural survival through time and persecution. There have been many powerful, concerted attempts to destroy this book—externally [through destruction] and internally [through criticism]—to no avail. The Bible remains the bestselling book of all time. If this book had not been the book of God, men would have destroyed it long ago), f. Supernatural insight--The Bible answers the big questions of life (ORIGIN--where did we come from, MEANING--Why were we created/what's our purpose, MORALITY--Why do I feel guilty when I do certain things or don’t do certain things/ how can I know right from wrong, and DESTINY--What happens when we die?) in a way consistent with the way we experience and perceive the world and in a way that is internally cohesive (it makes sense). Many religions give answers, but the question is whether they give answers that fit the world the way we know it to