There are 7 different kinds of proofs.
1. The Scriptures and their numerous copies confirming the testimony and authenticity. This is mainly about 20000 of New Testament early copies, but also Dead Sea Scrolls and other texts, which in spite of any nitpicking confirm that what we read now is exactly what was being read back in the day.
2. The evidence that God lists Himself in Romans 1:20: "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse". This contains all the arguments for intelligent design.
3. Fulfilled prophecies. An amazing count of prophecies coming to pass all over the Bible, especially regarding Jesus. As unbelievers often claim that prophecy text has been shifted to fit the events afterwards, a good example is Temple destruction in 70.A.D. which has historical support and also historical support that the Scriptures have not been altered to suit the event.
4. Supernatural manifestation. God's miracles, especially those of healing or when God saved one's life. Supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit.
5. Witness of conscience. Moral awareness in man that points to the lawgiver.
6. Human mind design. The ability of thinking in analogies, parables and patterns, which allows us to percieve a God who is much greater and higher than us. The ability to pack spiritual meanings into metaphors. We are able to understand other minds thanks to analogy with our own mind.
7. Personal testimony. Testimonies of Christ and lifechanging walk, NDE testimonies of people who came to Jesus. Love shining from within.
The last probably being the first...
1. The Scriptures and their numerous copies confirming the testimony and authenticity. This is mainly about 20000 of New Testament early copies, but also Dead Sea Scrolls and other texts, which in spite of any nitpicking confirm that what we read now is exactly what was being read back in the day.
2. The evidence that God lists Himself in Romans 1:20: "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse". This contains all the arguments for intelligent design.
3. Fulfilled prophecies. An amazing count of prophecies coming to pass all over the Bible, especially regarding Jesus. As unbelievers often claim that prophecy text has been shifted to fit the events afterwards, a good example is Temple destruction in 70.A.D. which has historical support and also historical support that the Scriptures have not been altered to suit the event.
4. Supernatural manifestation. God's miracles, especially those of healing or when God saved one's life. Supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit.
5. Witness of conscience. Moral awareness in man that points to the lawgiver.
6. Human mind design. The ability of thinking in analogies, parables and patterns, which allows us to percieve a God who is much greater and higher than us. The ability to pack spiritual meanings into metaphors. We are able to understand other minds thanks to analogy with our own mind.
7. Personal testimony. Testimonies of Christ and lifechanging walk, NDE testimonies of people who came to Jesus. Love shining from within.
The last probably being the first...
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