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2 Tim. 3:16[By Ron Halbrook]

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THE BIBLE:GOD’S ONLY TRUE

WORD• Introduction:

Idols, godsHindu VedasMoslem KoranMasonry’s secretsAstrologersNostradamusEdgar CayceJeane Dixon

PopesCreedsJoseph Smith,

Book of MormonMary B. Eddy,

Science & Health DreamsIntuition, feelings

1. Man seeks God’s word in confusion

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2. The Bible claims:

Divine inspiration – 2 Tim. 3:16-17

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Divine inspiration – 2 Tim. 3:16-17

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

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Verbal inspiration – 1 Cor. 2:13

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Verbal inspiration – 1 Cor. 2:13

13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

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Exclusive inspiration – Rev. 2:2

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Exclusive inspiration – Rev. 2:2

2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:


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Final inspiration – Rev. 22:18-19

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Final inspiration – Rev. 22:18-19

18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

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3. The inspiration of the Bible based on solid evidence:

Fulfilled prophecyResurrection of JesusUnity in messageGenuine miraclesText preservedMany other evidences

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WORDI. Fulfilled Prophecy

Deut. 18:21-22 The test

A. Only God’s Word Meets the Test

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Deut. 18:21-22 The test

21 And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken? 22 When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.

21 And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken? 22 When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.

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Isa. 8:19-20 Only God’s Word

A. Only God’s Word Meets the Test

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Isa. 8:19-20 Only God’s Word

19 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? 20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

19 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? 20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

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Isa. 13:19-22 Babylon’s fall

B. Prophecies of Nations

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19 And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. 20 It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall the shepherds make their fold there.

19 And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. 20 It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall the shepherds make their fold there.

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21 But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there. 22 And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate houses, and dragons in their pleasant palaces: and her time is near to come, and her days shall not be prolonged.

21 But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there. 22 And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate houses, and dragons in their pleasant palaces: and her time is near to come, and her days shall not be prolonged.

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Isa. 41:21-24 Challenge false gods


Isa. 41:21-24 Challenge false gods

21 Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob. 22 Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come. 23 Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together. 24 Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought: an abomination is he that chooseth you.

21 Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob. 22 Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come. 23 Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together. 24 Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought: an abomination is he that chooseth you.

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Isa. 42:8-9 True God prophesies


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Isa. 42:8-9 True God prophesies

8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. 9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. 9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

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Isa. 44:6-8 Only Israel’s God prophesies


Isa. 44:6-8 Only Israel’s God prophesies

6 Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. 7 And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them. 8 Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.

6 Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. 7 And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them. 8 Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.

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Isa. 44:24-28 Cyrus to rise, restore Israel to her land


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24 Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself; 25 That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;

24 Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself; 25 That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;


26 That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: 27 That saith to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy rivers: 28 That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.

26 That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: 27 That saith to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy rivers: 28 That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.

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Jer. 29:10 Israel to be in Babylonian captivity 70 years


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Jer. 29:10 Israel to be in Babylonian captivity 70 years

10 For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.

10 For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.

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Jer. 30:11 Israel’s captors to perish,Israel to survive


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Jer. 30:11 Israel’s captors to perish,Israel to survive

11 For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.

11 For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.

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Dan. 2:44 God’s new kingdom to appear in time of Roman Empire


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Dan. 2:44 God’s new kingdom to appear in time of Roman Empire

44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.


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Mormon Joseph Smith new revelations: Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, The Pearl of Great Price

C. Failed Prophecies of False Religions

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Mormon Joseph Smith new revelations: Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, The Pearl of Great Price


Christ return by 1891 (D & C 130:14-16;History of the Church II:182)

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Jehovah’s Witnesses predict end


In 1914 (Millennial Dawn, II:245)In 1925 (Millions Now Living Will

Never Die, publ. 1920, p. 97)In 1975 (Life Everlasting in Freedom

of the Sons of God, 1966, p. 29)

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Jeane Dixon’s many predictions


W.W. III to break out in 1958Russia to be 1st to the moon

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WORDII. Resurrection of Jesus

A. Eyewitness Testimony in Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

Matt. 28:5-7 “He is risen”

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5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

Matt. 28:5-7 “He is risen”

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B. Positive Proof of His Deity

Matt. 28:18 Jesus Affirmed His Power

18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

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B. Positive Proof of His Deity

Rom. 1:4 Paul Recognized His Power

4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

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C. The Resurrected Lord Gave the Great Commission

Mk. 16:15-20 All men must know

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15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

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17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

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19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.

19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.

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C. The Resurrected Lord Gave the Great Commission

Acts 2:32-36 Preaching under the great commission

Acts 2:32-36 Preaching under the Great Commission

32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. 34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. 34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

Acts 2:32-36 Preaching under the Great Commission

36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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D. False Prophets Not Raised

Acts 2:29 Their grave occupied

Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910)Claim Christ returned in herAuburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA

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WORDIII. Unity in Message

A. Diverse Influences, One Message

Written over period of 1,500 yrs 40 authors 66 books

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B. Centered on Jesus Christ from First to Last

Gen. 3:15 First prophecy

15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

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Gen. 12:3 Seed of Abraham

3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

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Gen. 49:10 Seed of Judah

10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

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Matt. 1:1 His genealogy unites the Bible

1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

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Jn. 20:30-31 Written to provehe is the Savior

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Jn. 20:30-31 Written to provehe is the Savior

30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

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Rev. 5:5 Last book: his victory over his enemies

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Rev. 5:5 Last book: his victoryover his enemies

5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

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Rev. 22:20-21 Last words of last book: his promise to return

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Rev. 22:20-21 Last words of last book: his promise to return

20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

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C. Contradiction & Confusion in False Religions

1 Cor. 14:33 “God is not the author of confusion”

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WORDC. Contradiction & Confusion

in False Religions Koran: jumble of ideas from Arabian polytheism, Judaism, & ChristianityBible is God’s Word, corruptedChrist great prophet (not deity),

Mohamed greaterJudas not Jesus on the cross

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in False Religions Mormons on polygamy

David’s many wives “abominable”(Jacob 2:24)

David’s many wives given to himby God (D & C 132:38-39)

Bible God’s word, corruptedJesus born in Jerusalem (Alma 7:10)

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in False Religions Creeds of Denominations

All claim guided by Holy SpiritRevised: true today, not tomorrowSprinkle baby because “born in sin”

(Doctrines & Discipline of the Methodist Church, 1906)

Sprinkle baby because “heirs of life eternal” (D & D M C, 1940)

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WORDIV. Genuine Miracles

A. Confirm God’s Word as True,

Enemies Could Not Deny

Ex. 4:1-9 “That they may believe”

Ex. 4:1-9 “That they may believe”1 And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. 2 And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. 3 And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. 4 And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take it by the tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand:

1 And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. 2 And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. 3 And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. 4 And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take it by the tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand:


5 That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee.

5 That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee.


6 And the LORD said furthermore unto him, Put now thine hand into thy bosom. And he put his hand into his bosom: and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous as snow. 7 And he said, Put thine hand into thy bosom again. And he put his hand into his bosom again; and plucked it out of his bosom, and, behold, it was turned again as his other flesh. 8 And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe thee, neither hearken to the voice of the first sign, that they will believe the voice of the latter sign.

6 And the LORD said furthermore unto him, Put now thine hand into thy bosom. And he put his hand into his bosom: and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous as snow. 7 And he said, Put thine hand into thy bosom again. And he put his hand into his bosom again; and plucked it out of his bosom, and, behold, it was turned again as his other flesh. 8 And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe thee, neither hearken to the voice of the first sign, that they will believe the voice of the latter sign.


9 And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe also these two signs, neither hearken unto thy voice, that thou shalt take of the water of the river, and pour it upon the dry land: and the water which thou takest out of the river shall become blood upon the dry land.

9 And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe also these two signs, neither hearken unto thy voice, that thou shalt take of the water of the river, and pour it upon the dry land: and the water which thou takest out of the river shall become blood upon the dry land.

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Jn. 3:1-2 Nicodemus saw evidence

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Jn. 3:1-2 Nicodemus saw evidence

1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

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Matt. 12:22-24 Enemies admit miracle

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Matt. 12:22-24 Enemies admit miracle

22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

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Mk. 16:20 Confirm gospel as true

20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.

20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.

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Acts 4:14-16 Enemies: “we cannot deny it”

Acts 4:14-16 Enemies: “we cannot deny it”

14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

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Acts 9:36-42 Peter raised Dorcas: “many believed in the Lord”

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B. Fake Miracles of False Religion

Rev. 2:2 Fake miracles exposed



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Acts 8:9-11, 18 Simon saw difference

Acts 8:9-11, 18 Simon saw difference

9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. 11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.

18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money

9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. 11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.

18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money

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2 Cor. 12:12; Acts 3:1-8 Peter VS Pope

12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.


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2 Cor. 12:12; Acts 3:1-8 Apostles of Christ VS Mormon Apostles Today



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2 Cor. 12:12; Acts 3:1-8 Apostles of Christ VS Christian Science 12 Truly the signs of an apostle

were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.


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2 Cor. 12:12; Acts 3:1-8 Apostles of Christ VS Edgar Cayce (1872-1945)Astrology, necromancyPsychic trance: he wrote Luke,

instruments in worshipIpsab: his cure-all medicine

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2 Cor. 12:12; Acts 3:1-8 Apostles of Christ VS Oral Roberts 900 ft. Jesus: send Oral money

God told him to build hospital,it went broke

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WORDV. Text Preserved

A. Most Accurately Preserved of All Ancient Literature

Isa. 40:8 God’s Promise for Old Testament Scripture 1 Pet. 1:24-25 God’s Promise

for New Testament Scripture

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Isa. 40:8 God’s promise for O.T.

8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. 8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

I Pet. 1:24-25 God’s promise for N.T.

24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

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Masoretic Hebrew O.T. (copy A.D. 900)confirmed by Dead Sea Scrolls

(200-100 B.C.)

5,000 copies of Greek N.T. (A.D. 120)

Early N.T. translations, quotations, lists

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…so far as the quality and quantity of the evidence go, the New Testament may be said to be the best-preserved ancient document in the world (Price & Wikgren, Ancestry of Our English Bible, p. 161).

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B. Texts of False Religions in Doubt

Buddha lived 500 B.C.—Pali texts written 300-500 yrs later— earliest copy A.D. 900

Book of Mormon publ. 1830—2nd Edition made 3,911 changes

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WORDVI. Many Other Evidences

A. Bible Consistent with All Proven Facts of History, Geography, Science, & Archaeology

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WORDVI. Many Other Evidences

B. Confirmed as True by History

Dan. 2:44 Church to be established in time of Roman Empire

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WORDB. Confirmed as True by History Dan. 2:44 Church to be established in time of Roman Empire



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C. False Religion Exposed by History

Book of Mormon: Jews spoke Reformed Egyptian(Mormon 9:32)

No such language existed

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WORDD. Confirmed as True by Geography

Lk. 10:30 Topography of Israel:Jerusalem-Jericho road drops 3,500 ft. in 18 miles

30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

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E. False Religion Exposed by Geography

Arabia: plentiful fruit, honey, timber, & river named Laman

(Nephi 17:5; 18:1; 2:6-9) Such supplies meager No rivers in Arabia

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WORDF. Confirmed as True by Science

Gen. 1:11 Reproduction: yield fruit after its kind

11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.

11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.

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WORDG. False Religion Exposed by Science

3 days darkness when Jesus died—candles & torches give no light

(III Nephi 8:20-23) Bury swords to keep bright (Alma 24:16) God cursed Indians with dark skin

(Mormon 5:15-17) Cursed with dark skin if marry Indian

(II Nephi 5:23) Indians react to gospel: turn white or bald

(II Nephi 30:5-7; 13:24)

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H. Confirmed as True by Archaeology Isa. 44:28 King Cyrus’ policy allowed

captives to return, rebuild—confirmed by Cyrus Cylinder

28 That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.

28 That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.

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H. Confirmed as True by Archaeology Isa. 44:28 King Cyrus’ policy allowed

captives to return, rebuild—confirmed by Cyrus Cylinder

576/590 – 529 B.C. cuneiform

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WORDI. False Religion Exposed

by Archaeology

Book of Mormon details people, places, & events in N. America— none verified by archaeology

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WORDBook of Mormon & archaeology

In the first place, the statement that the book of Mormon has already been proved by archaeology is misleading….I must say with Shakespeare, “Lay not that flattering unction to your soul!” (Ross T. Christensen, “Some Views on Archaeology & Its Role at Brigham Young University,” The University Archaeological Society, Misc. Papers No. 19, Dec. 1960).

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1. The Bible: God’s only true Word

Divine inspiration Verbal inspiration Exclusive inspiration Final inspiration

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2. The inspiration of the Bible based on solid evidence:

Fulfilled prophecy Resurrection of Jesus Unity in message Genuine miracles Text preserved Many other evidences

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3. Trust & obey God’s Word to be saved

Mk. 16:16 to the alien sinner:“He that believeth and is

baptized shall be saved.” Acts 8:22 to the erring saint:

“Repent…of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.”

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