by Eric Schram | October 26, 2025

In a world filled with competing truth claims and religious writings, how can we know the Bible can be trusted? This article examines ten compelling lines of evidence—from fulfilled prophecy and archaeological discoveries to scientific accuracy and the testimony of Jesus Himself—that reveal the Bible is not merely a human book, but the inspired and trustworthy Word of God. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, these proofs invite you to read the Scriptures with renewed confidence and faith.

The Bible is unarguably an incredible book. It is the best-selling, most quoted, most published, most circulated, most translated, and most influential book in the history of mankind. There is no close second.

But why should anyone believe that the Bible is actually true? Might it not be a fraud? Could it simply be an ancient collection of myths—the fanciful yet deceitful writings of men? And what about other so-called “holy books,” like the Quran or the Book of Mormon? What makes the Bible any different from them?

Those are the kinds of questions that intelligent, critical-thinking people are asking today. As Christians, we need to be able to answer them (1 Peter 3:15).

So, let us look together at some of the evidence that demonstrates that the Bible is what it claims to be—the inspired, trustworthy Word of God. Yes, it was written by men, but by men who were led by the Holy Spirit to pen the very words of God Himself (2 Peter 1:21).

To do this, we’ll call to the witness stand ten powerful evidences that all testify to the Bible’s trustworthiness. My prayer is that if you are a believer, your faith in the Scriptures will be strengthened—and if you are a skeptic, you will reconsider your skepticism.

1. Fulfilled Prophecy

Fulfilled prophecy is one of the most compelling features that sets the Bible apart from every other religious book.

There are twenty-six other religious writings that people claim are divinely inspired—such as the Hindu Vedas, the Quran, and the Book of Mormon. Yet among all these, not one contains specific, detailed prophecies that have been fulfilled. None.

In stark contrast, the Bible is literally filled with hundreds of prophecies that were written centuries before their fulfillment. In fact, nearly 27% of the Bible was predictive prophecy at the time it was written.

And unlike vague fortune-tellers like Nostradamus or Jeanne Dixon, the prophets of the Bible were remarkably specific.

Consider just a few examples of the many Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah—written hundreds of years before Jesus’ birth:

He would be a descendant of Abraham (Genesis 12:1–3), of the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10), and in the line of David (2 Samuel 7:12).

He would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2), born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14), and come while the temple still stood (Malachi 3:1).

He would heal the blind and the lame (Isaiah 35:5–6), be rejected by His own people (Psalm 118:22), and die a specific kind of death — pierced in hands and feet (Psalm 22:16–18; Zechariah 12:10).

The prophets even foretold the exact time of His death (Daniel 9:24–26) and that He would rise from the dead (Psalm 16:10; Acts 2:27–32).

These are not vague predictions—they are precise, historically fulfilled prophecies.

The fulfillment of these and hundreds more — including prophecies about the rise and fall of nations and the regathering of Israel—testify powerfully that an all-knowing, all-powerful God orchestrated the Bible’s completion.

No other book in history has this kind of supernatural evidence.

2. Archaeological Evidence

Archaeology cannot prove divine inspiration, but it can demonstrate historical accuracy—and it has, time and again.

For more than 150 years, archaeologists have been uncovering evidence that confirms the Bible’s detailed records of people, places, and events. So accurate are its descriptions that archaeologists often use it as a guide for excavations.

Dr. Nelson Glueck, one of the greatest archaeologists of all time, stated:

“No archaeological discovery has ever controverted a Biblical reference. Scores of archaeological findings have been made which confirm in clear outline or in exact detail historical statements in the Bible.” — Rivers in the Desert, p. 31

By 1958, more than 25,000 discoveries had already confirmed the Bible’s truthfulness—and countless more have since been unearthed.

Some of the most remarkable include:

Pontius Pilate: In 1961, archaeologists discovered a stone in Caesarea bearing the inscription “Pontius Pilate, Prefect of Judea.” This confirms Pilate’s historical existence and exact title as described in the Gospels.

Caiaphas: In 1990, an ornate ossuary was found inscribed “Joseph son of Caiaphas,” containing the bones of a man about 60 years old. This matches the biblical high priest who oversaw Jesus’ trial.

King David: Critics once claimed David was mythological—until a 1993 discovery in Tel Dan revealed an Aramaic inscription referencing the “House of David,” confirming his dynasty.

By contrast, other religious texts like the Book of Mormon have no archaeological support whatsoever. Not one piece of evidence has ever verified its cities, people, or geography.

The Bible, on the other hand, continues to be validated over and over again by the shovel of archaeology.

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible speaks with one harmonious voice. That may not sound remarkable at first—until you consider the facts.

The Bible:

Addresses life’s most controversial questions (God, creation, evil, eternity, salvation).

Consists of 66 books.

Was written by approximately 40 authors.

Those authors came from vastly different backgrounds—shepherds, kings, fishermen, scholars, doctors.

It was written over 1,500 years, across three continents (Asia, Africa, Europe), in three languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek).

And yet, it presents one unified message—God’s plan to redeem humanity through His Son, Jesus Christ.

How is such consistency possible? Not by human coordination, but by divine inspiration.

“Prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” — 2 Peter 1:20–21

Only God could weave that kind of unity across centuries and cultures.

4. Extra-Biblical Writings

The Bible’s reliability is further supported by external historical records.

Dozens of writings from the Assyrians, Babylonians, and Romans confirm people, places, and events mentioned in Scripture. Historians have verified at least 80 individuals—50 from the Old Testament and 30 from the New—as real historical figures.

Even Jesus’ life, teachings, and crucifixion are well-attested outside the Bible.

Flavius Josephus, a first-century Jewish historian, wrote:

“At this time there was a wise man who was called Jesus… Pilate condemned Him to be crucified… They reported that He had appeared to them three days after His crucifixion and that He was alive.”

Other non-Christian sources include the Roman historians Tacitus and Suetonius, and even the Jewish Talmud.

External evidence also confirms biblical events like the Flood, the Exodus, the Assyrian and Babylonian invasions, and the darkness at Jesus’ crucifixion.

The Bible’s historical reliability stands on a mountain of external corroboration.

5. The Bible’s Scientific Accuracy

Many assume the Bible is scientifically primitive—but the opposite is true.

While other ancient texts are filled with errors, the Bible consistently aligns with observable science—often revealing truths long before their discovery.

For example:

The Earth’s shape: Isaiah 40:22 described the Earth as a “circle” centuries before Aristotle suggested it was round.

The Earth’s suspension: Job 26:7 says God “hangs the Earth on nothing,” a fact confirmed thousands of years later by Newtonian physics.

The stars: Jeremiah 33:22 declares that “the host of heaven cannot be numbered.” Today, astronomers estimate over 100 billion galaxies with billions of stars each—just as Scripture said.

The Sun’s motion: Psalm 19:6 describes the Sun’s “circuit through the heavens.” Scientists now know our solar system orbits the galaxy.

Unlike the Quran (which claims the Sun sets in a muddy spring) or the Hindu Vedas (which say the Earth rests on elephants), the Bible avoids such errors entirely.

Its scientific foresight is not the result of human speculation, but divine revelation from the Creator Himself.

Some skeptics claim that the Bible has been changed or corrupted over time. Yet the manuscript evidence says otherwise.

There exist over 25,000 ancient manuscript copies of the New Testament alone—far more than any other ancient work. Many Old Testament manuscripts even predate the birth of Christ.

One of the most remarkable finds was the Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered in 1947. These scrolls contained portions of every Old Testament book (except Esther), dating back to the third century B.C. They confirmed that our modern Old Testament matches the ancient texts nearly word for word.

Even without manuscripts, the early church fathers quoted Scripture over 86,000 times—enough to reconstruct virtually the entire New Testament.

As Isaiah 40:8 declares:

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.”

7. The Bible’s Honesty About Its Heroes

Unlike other religious writings that glorify their founders, the Bible is brutally honest about its heroes’ flaws.

It records Noah’s drunkenness, Abraham’s lies, Moses’ anger, David’s adultery, Peter’s denial, and Paul’s confession of sin.

If the Bible were a fabrication, its authors would have painted themselves in a far better light. Their honesty points to authenticity—these were men telling the truth, not inventing legends.

8. The Persecution of the Disciples

If the disciples fabricated the story of Jesus, would they have died for it?

History tells us they suffered and died for proclaiming Jesus’ resurrection—not for gain, but out of conviction.

Matthew was killed by the sword. Mark was dragged to death in Alexandria. Luke was hanged. Peter was crucified upside down. Paul was beheaded in Rome. Nearly every apostle met a violent death for preaching that Jesus was alive.

People may die for what they think is true, but no one willingly dies for what they know is false.

Their martyrdom is powerful evidence that the disciples truly believed what they saw—the risen Christ.

9. The Bible’s Transforming Power

The Bible claims to be “living and powerful” (Hebrews 4:12), and history confirms it.

No other book has so radically transformed individuals and societies for good.

Through its influence, lives have been redeemed, addictions broken, and hope restored. It has inspired hospitals, orphanages, universities, art, music, and humanitarian movements.

The abolition of slavery, the rise of education, and countless acts of charity trace their roots to the teachings of Scripture.

As historian Philip Schaff wrote:

“Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, Caesar, Mohammed, and Napoleon… Without writing a single line, He set more pens in motion than all the great men of ancient and modern times.”

Indeed, Jesus’ words have reshaped the world.

10. The Testimony of Jesus Christ

Ultimately, the greatest reason we can trust the Bible is because Jesus trusted it.

The One who fulfilled prophecy, performed miracles, lived a sinless life, and rose from the dead affirmed the Scriptures as true.

Jesus declared:

“Your word is truth” (John 17:17).

“The Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35).

“Not the smallest letter will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished” (Matthew 5:18).

He affirmed even the most disputed Old Testament events—Jonah in the whale, the global flood, and the creation of Adam and Eve.

And before the New Testament was written, Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would guide His disciples into “all truth” (John 16:13), ensuring that their writings would be trustworthy.

If we trust Jesus, we can trust the Scriptures He endorsed.

You can trust the Bible.

You can read it with confidence, stand on its promises, and draw comfort from its words. In its pages, you will not only find wisdom for life—you will find the living God who loves you and longs to be known.

Do you know the God of the Bible? Have you experienced the peace that comes from knowing your sins are forgiven and your life has purpose?

You can.

Study the Bible today with confidence—and discover the God who wrote it, the Savior who fulfilled it, and the Spirit who still speaks through it

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