A BOOK FROM GOD

IS THE Bible relevant for people living on the brink of the 21st century?  Some think not.  "Nobody would advocate the use of a 1924 edition of chemistry  text [book] for us in a modern chemistry class-too much has been learned about chemistry since then,"  wrote Dr. Eli S. Chesen, explaining why he felt that the Bible is outdated.  On the surface, this argument seems to make sense.  After all, man has learned much about science, mental health and human behavior  (but God knows us much, much better)  since Bible times.  Therefore, some wonder:  'How could such an ancient book be free from scientific inaccuracies?  How could it contain counsel that is practical for modern living?

The Bible itself gives the answer.  At 2 Peter 1:21, we are told that the Bible prophets  "spoke from God as they were borne along by  holy spirit."  The Bible thus indicates that it is a book from God.  How, though, can we convince others that it is so?  Let us consider three proofs that the Bible is God's Word: (1)It is scientifically accurate. (2) It contains timeless principles that are practical for modern living, and (3) It contains specific prophecies that have been fulfilled, as proved by historical facts.

Next time: A Book That Agrees With Science

Watchtower, 1998