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In this final part of our study we will discuss the reliability of the Old and New Testaments. Can we be sure that the copies we have now are exact replicas of the original manuscripts that we no longer have? You can reference part 1 & part 2 here.

First we will talk about historicity (historical authenticity).

• All of the New Testament was written by eye witnesses or by those who interviewed eye witnesses.
• No original texts exist today, only copies or manuscripts.

Reliability ...

God has revealed Himself. That is the statement of the doctrine of revelation. If God doesn’t reveal Himself, all we have are finite speculations and philosophies of an infinite God (1 Cor. 2:11-12). Just as a quick side note; If the creator of the universe has made Himself known and knowable, shouldn’t knowing Him be at the top of our priority list?

There are 2 types of revelation, general and special.

1. General revelation.

• God reveals Himself through his creation. – Ps 19:1; Is ...