Published Reviewed
Christians believe the Bible is God's inspired, inerrant Word—true in all it teaches. Evidence includes fulfilled prophecy, historical and archaeological confirmation, manuscript reliability, internal consistency despite 40+ authors over 1,500 years, transformed lives, and the testimony of Jesus Himself who treated Scripture as authoritative.
Why this answer? It starts with John 17:17, then cross-checks 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1:21 so the summary stays anchored in Scripture.
“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.”
- John 17:17
The Bible is God's inspired Word to humanity—a collection of 66 books written by about 40 authors over 1,500 years. It reveals God's character, His plan of salvation, and how to live. Christians believe it is inerrant in its original manuscripts and authoritative for faith and practice.
The Bible was written in three languages: Hebrew (most of the Old Testament), Aramaic (portions of Daniel and Ezra, plus some words of Jesus), and Greek (the entire New Testament). Hebrew was Israel's sacred language, Aramaic the common tongue of Jesus' day, and Greek the universal language of the Roman Empire.
Yes, virtually all historians—Christian and non-Christian—accept Jesus' historical existence. Evidence includes New Testament documents, secular historians (Josephus, Tacitus, Pliny), early church fathers, and the rapid spread of Christianity. The question isn't whether Jesus existed but who He truly was.
Ask any question about the Bible, Christianity, or theology and get answers grounded in Scripture.
Answers are informed by Scripture and trusted theologians including Matthew Henry, John Calvin, and John Wesley. Always verify with Scripture and consult your local church for pastoral guidance.