Why Christianity is true?

11.1. What are the eight reasons why the Bible can be trusted to be true?

Christianity is based on the teachings in the Bible and the Bible has proven to be true because of the combination of divine inspiration, fulfilled prophecy, historical accuracy, consistency, changed lives and preservation.

1. Fulfilled prophecy and prophetic accuracy:

The God of the Bible can predict the future, which is something that the gods of other religions cannot do.

Here are a few examples of fulfilled Bible prophecies:

• The rise of the four world empires: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome (Daniel chapters 2, 7, 8).

• Cyrus will be the warrior who captured Babylon (Isaiah 45:1-3).

• The prophecy that after Babylon's destruction, it would never be inhabited again (Isaiah 13:19, 20; Jeremiah 51:37).

• The prophecy that Egypt would never again have a commanding position among the nations (Ezekiel 29:14, 15; 30:12, 13).

• The prophecy of the destruction of Babylon (Isaiah 13:19-22).

• The prophecies that during the last days there will be moral degeneracy and there will be a decline in spirituality (2 Timothy 3:1-5). The calamities and fear toward the end of time (Luke 21:25, 26).

• Jesus fulfilled over 300 prophecies written in the Old Testament. The New Testament consists of eyewitness accounts of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection written by people who were followers of Him. The abundance of eyewitnesses and proof surpasses what is required to validate scientific facts or satisfy court case standards.

2. Historical accuracy:

Archeological evidence and other historical records have confirmed numerous historical accounts in the Bible including places, historical figures and events. 

• For instance, the destruction of the city of Tyre (Ezekiel 26) and the temple in Jerusalem (Matthew 24:2).

• Skeptics for years claimed that the Bible was untrustworthy because it made reference to towns like Nineveh (Jonah 1:1, 2), Sodom (Genesis 19:1), and the Hittite kingdom (Deuteronomy 7:1), and they denied that they ever existed. Today's archaeologists have now verified the existence of all three.

• Several years ago critics claimed that the kings Belshazzar (Daniel 5:1) and Sargon (Isaiah 20:1) never existed. Archaeologists today have also confirmed their existence.

• Some skeptics didn't believe the Bible story about Moses because it talked about writing (Exodus 24:4) and wheels (Exodus 14:25), which they said weren't around at the time of Moses. We know now that they did.

• The Bible was once the only source of information about the 39 kings of ancient Israel and Judah. This led some people to doubt their actual existence. However, the discovery of additional ancient records from non-biblical sources, which discussed these kings, confirmed the accuracy of what the Bible said.

3. Consistency:

Even though many people wrote the Bible over a period of several thousand years, its teachings and message remain internally consistent. It gives a clear message about God's plan for humanity and a consistent view of the world and the past events.

The Bible tells us about God through the works of 40 different authors who lived about 1,400 years apart, recording God's plan for our salvation in a way that is very consistent with history.

4. Transcendent message:

Many individuals throughout history have expressed how the Bible transformed their lives. The word of the Bible is universal, reaching people of all ages and different walks of life.

It contains answers to many of the most challenging questions about life. It explains who brought us to this place, our future destination, and the reasons behind the current state of affairs. It answers questions like "Why are we here?" or "Why do bad things happen?" It even explains the problems a person has with sin in their own life.

The Bible is the Word of God. It is a book that gives us instructions from God and tells us God's will for our lives.

5. Manuscript evidence and preservation:

Over the years, the Bible has been carefully preserved by having copies of the original texts carefully written and passed down from one generation of scribes to the next. When scribes carefully copied by hand, they kept track of how many characters and words were in each line. 

There are more manuscripts of the Bible than of any other ancient book. This means there are many copies of the original writings, which enables researchers to compare and verify the accuracy of the biblical text.

6. Miracles:

There are many amazing events in the Bible, like how the Red Sea split in two and how Jesus Christ rose from the dead. 

For Christians, these miracles show that God is powerful and in charge, and they also show that the Bible is true and reliable. Some Christians have experienced miracles in their own personal lives.

7. Scientific, biological and medical foreknowledge:

The Bible is not a science, biological, or medical textbook; it does have correct scientific and medical statements that were ahead of their time. 

• The Bible talked about the water cycle in Job 26:8 and Job 36:27–28 long before scientists could explain it.

• Isaiah 40:22 and Job 26:7 say that the world is round and floats in space. 

• The importance of hygiene and washing your hands is highlighted in Leviticus 15:13.

• Leviticus 17:11 talks about how important blood is to life.

8. The ability to change a person’s life:

An amazing number of people have said that the Bible can change a person's character if the advice in it is followed.

Drug users overcome their addiction, and alcoholics get over their desire for alcohol. People who deal with anger and hate can find peace and joy when they accept Jesus and do what He said.

11.2. Christianity is the only religion that the devil wants to attack

The fact that Satan only seeks to destroy Christianity is the strongest evidence that it is the only true religion.

When we hear and read about testimonies of ex-Satanists, none of them say that Satan told them to destroy: 

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Sikhism

• Jainism

• Or any other non-Christian religions

Satanists are only interested in destroying Christianity!

The devil/Satan is the most evil being in the universe. God, on the other hand, is the only good being in the universe. Satan opposes both God and anyone who supports God. Satan does not want anyone to go to heaven.

Evil spirits/demons attack every human regardless of their religious beliefs because they hate everything that God created.

However, Satan, the leader of the demons and evil spirits, exclusively targets Christians and opposes Christianity. He tells Satanists to only attack Christians.

Although God created the earth, the Bible says that the devil is the god of this world because he controls it, which is why it is in such a mess. The devil controls the minds of atheists, and we see that atheists are obsessed with attacking Christianity more than other religions.

    2 Corinthians 4:4 says, “In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”

Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that Christianity is the one real religion that is truly on God's side and the only way to heaven. If other religions also lead to God, why doesn't Satan care?

Do you not believe me?

Search for "Testimonies of Ex-Satanists" on Google, watch YouTube videos of their testimonies, or ask an ex-Satanist.

The other religions have enough truth to keep people from leaving and enough error to take them to the lake of fire. The devil is cunning; if the other religions taught pure nonsense, he knows nobody would be a part of them. Therefore, the other religions include some rational thought and morality. Because some of the teachings of false religions are logical, this is how the devil deceives people to remain in these religions that will not lead them to eternal life.

11.3. Why should anybody become a Christian?

If you are reading this, it means that God’s Spirit has been speaking to your heart and mind and has led you to this course. He wants you to learn the truth, especially since the world is nearing its end.

Along with God’s Spirit leading you here, you might be curious about Christianity because of one or more of the following reasons:

• You have a problem with sin and your current religion cannot help you.

• Or you are dissatisfied with your life and want to know if there is more to life.

• Regardless of the reasons, being on this site is one of the wisest and best decisions you can make.

Why becoming a Christian is the best decision you will make for your life.

1. Experience the greatest love.

The God of the Bible is love (1 John 4:8), and Christians call Him their Heavenly Father. Christianity is not like other religions that have a deity who expects a lot of things from human beings and always wants to be appeased. The God of the Bible has sacrificial love and is like a loving parent.

    Deuteronomy 32:4 says, “He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.”

    Exodus 34:6 says, “And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth”

2. Get freedom from sin.

Despite your best efforts, you cannot stop sinning with your own willpower. Jesus Christ, God’s Son, came into the world to save you from your sins (Matthew 1:21). When you accept Jesus, you receive the Holy Spirit that sets you free from sin and eternal spiritual death. Freedom from sin means no more constant guilt or shame. You also confess your sin to God, so He can forgive you (1 John 1:9).

3. Have lasting joy and peace.

The freedom we experience in Christ results in joy and peace.

    1 Peter 1:8 says, “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory”

4. Experience a loving relationship with God.

God wants to have a relationship with you and a close friendship. He wants to be ever-present in your life, strengthening, comforting, listening and teaching you. He speaks to you through his Word (the Bible) and leads you by His Holy Spirit. Jesus wants to be your closest friend.

    1 John 1:3 says, “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.”

    John 15:15 says, “Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.”

What kind of gifts are Christians blessed with?

• Gift of Eternal Life through Jesus - Romans 6:23

• Gift of Righteousness - Romans 5:17

• Gift of The Holy Spirit - Acts 2:38

• Gift of Grace - Romans 5:15

• Gift of Salvation - Ephesians 2:8

• Gift of Justification - Romans 3:24

• 9 Gifts of the Holy Spirit - 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Other religions do not guarantee heaven.

Let us look at what the major religions say about heaven:

•     No promise of heaven in Judaism in the Old Testament. Heaven is only a place where God dwells (Isaiah 66:1). The only people who went to heaven in Old Testament is Enoch and Elijah. It is only in the New Testament whereby heaven is promised to Christians.

•     Hinduism has "samsara," the never-ending cycle of birth, death, and reincarnation. In a current life, one's actions or karma determine the circumstances and position of the next incarnation. The aim is to satisfy moksha, which denotes the freedom of a soul from this recurrent cycle, bringing it into perpetual peace. However, there is no clear guidance on how to meet Motsha, or eternal tranquility.

•     Buddhism also has the concept of "samsara." However, the ultimate aim here is nirvana, a condition free of wants and suffering. The samsaric cycle closes at this point. Following the Eightfold Path, which combines profound facts about life along with practices like kindness, mindfulness and right behavior, results in reaching the state of nirvana. However, there is no clear guidance for reaching this state.

•     Islam mainly claims that those who have done enough good deeds will enter heaven. The problem is that no Muslim is certain of whether they have performed enough good deeds or how many good deeds they need to perform to enter heaven. Therefore, this religion lacks clear instructions on how to gain entry into heaven.

Therefore, Christianity is the only alternative to enter heaven. It is the only religion that provides clear instructions on how to enter heaven. The best part is that you do not enter heaven with your own abilities and strengths; Jesus and the Holy Spirit help you to get there. Jesus made it easier for humanity to identify that it is only through Christianity that a person can go to heaven by saying,  "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." If you analyze the different religions, you would have arrived at the same conclusion. At the same do you want to be part of a religion whereby, you can be reincarnated as an insect, frog or a cow in your next life?

QUESTIONS

• Do you want to be free from sin?

Are you tired of living a life of sin whereby you destroy not only your life, but also the lives of others? Do you want to be free from sin, addictions, anger, hate, jealousy, and pride? If the answer is yes, you should consider becoming a Christian.

• Do you want to be like Jesus?

Jesus was perfect in every way and lived a holy life. He was kind and courteous to everyone. He had compassion and always spoke the truth in love. He loved everyone, including his enemies and even prayed for them. The founders of some religions used force and violence to cause people to follow them, but Jesus used love and self-sacrifice to attract people who chose to follow Him.

A Christian is someone who seeks to be like Jesus and is a follower of Him. If you desire to be like Jesus, then becoming a Christian is the best thing to do.