Accepting the credibility of Scripture

If truth is subjective, if it is only a matter of personal opinion, then men can disagree and yet both can still be right. But if historical data is supported by corroborating evidence, and if the character of the men who wrote it is supportive, then ultimately we have to come face to face with facts. That is the situation when it comes to accepting or rejecting the credibility of the Bible.

God never asks you to accept anything in blind faith nor does He discourage honest investigation. Jesus said plainly, “If anyone is willing to know the doctrine of teaching, whether it be of man or of God, he shall know it.” That phrase “is willing to know” is the key, because a tremendous amount of prejudice interferes with honestly searching.

In the final analysis, the credibility of Scriptures has support, and a great deal of it, but in the end we are confronted with a choice – we either have to accept the evidence and believe it, or fabricate reasons as to why we reject it. Ultimately, it is a question of belief. Has God spoken or has He not? And if He has not, what options are there?

It is difficult to prove anything, conclusively, but if an honest person will confront rational, reasonable evidence for the credibility of God’s Word and believe it, God will meet him. And He will meet you, too, for we must all come to Him by the same path of faith.