Proofs for the Bible’s Authenticity
The following table shows some of the main events foretold relative to the Messiah. Remember as you study the evidence that the prophecy was written centuries before the fulfillment, and that the events in fulfillment are often corroborated by profane history and other writings.
| Jesus of Nazareth Proved to Be the Promised Messiah |
| Events |
Hebrew Scripture Prophecy |
Greek Scripture fulfillment |
| Born of the tribe of Judah |
Genesis49:10 |
Matthew1:1-3 |
| Born in Bethlehem |
Micah5:2 |
Matthew2:1; 2:5,6 |
| Born of a virgin |
Isaiah7:14 |
Matthew1:22,23 |
| Babes killed after birth |
Jeremiah 31:15 |
Matthew2:17,18 |
| Way prepared before |
Malachi3:1; 4:5; Isaiah 40:3 |
Matthew3:3; 11:10-14; 17:12; Mark 1:2-4 |
| Called out of Egypt |
Hosea 11:1 |
Matthew2:15 |
| Commissioned |
Isaiah 61:1,2 |
Luke 4:18-21 |
| Start of ministry |
Isaiah9:1,2 |
Matthew4:13-16 |
| To speak in parables |
Psalm78:2 |
Matthew13:31-35 |
| Bore infirmities |
Isaiah53:4 |
Matthew8:17 |
| Not believed in |
Isaiah53:1 |
John 12:38 |
| Hated without cause |
Psalm69:4 |
John 15:25 |
| Entry into Jerusalem |
Zechariah9:9 |
Matthew21:4,5 |
| Rejected |
Isaiah 53:3; Psalm69:8; 118:22,23; 109:8 |
Mark 9:12; 12:10,11; John1:11; Acts4:11 |
| One apostle unfaithful |
Psalm109:8 |
John17:12; Acts1:20 |
| Betrayed by follower |
Psalm41:9 |
Matthew26:14-16, 47-50 |
| For 30 pieces of silver |
Zechariah 11:12 |
Matthew26:15 |
| Disciples scatter |
Zechariah 13:7 |
Matthew26:31, 56 |
| Tried and condemned |
Isaiah53:8 |
Mark 15:1-15 |
| Use of false witnesses |
Psalm35:11 |
Matthew26:59 |
| Silent before accusers |
Isaiah 53:7 |
Matthew27:12-14 |
| Smitten |
Isaiah50:6; Micah 5:1 |
Mark 14:65; 15:19 |
| Impaled on tree |
Psalm22:16 |
Mark 15:25 |
| Numbered with sinners |
Isaiah 53:12 |
Matthew27:38 |
| Reviled on the tree |
Psalm22:7,8 |
Matthew27:39,43 |
| Pierced |
Zechariah 12:10 |
John19:34-37 |
| Lots cast for garments |
Psalm22:18 |
Matthew27:35 |
| Given vinegar and gall |
Psalm69:21 |
Matthew27:34,48 |
| Seemingly forsaken by God |
Psalm22:1 |
Matthew27:46 |
| No bones broken |
Psalmi 34:20 |
John19:33,36 |
| Dies sacrificial death |
Isaiah53:5,8 |
John1:29; 1Corinthians 15:3 |
| Buried with rich |
Isaiah53:9 |
Matthew27:57-60 |
| Raised before corruption |
Psalm 16:10 |
Mark 16:6; Acts2:31 |
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These irrefutable facts stamp Christ Jesus as a true prophet. His word is reliable. And what is his reliable word concerning the authenticity of the Bible? His direct testimony is, "THY WORD IS TRUTH!" (John 17:17). And when one considers that Christ Jesus' words were not his own, but his heavenly Father's, then Jehovah stands supreme as the Voucher for the genuineness of His Word, the Bible. (John 3:34; 7:16) Thus by one authoritative reference the question is settled with finality. The promised and foretold spirit of God came upon the writers of the Greek Scriptures and caused them to finish off the Bible canon authentically. The entire Bible is God's Word of truth. - Joel 2:28,29; John 14:17; Acts 2:16-18; Revelation 1:1-3;21:5.
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