Why all this? Very simple! Any man sincerely seeking truth would consider a book with the above uniqueness. ¹

¹ McDowell, Josh, The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict, (Nashville, Thomas  Nelson Publishers, 1999) p. 7.

THE TEST OF JESUS’ ENDORSEMENT

What did Jesus endorse as inspired? Assuming Jesus was resurrected from the dead, then all His claims and teachings are vindicated as truth. In a later lesson the irrefutable evidence of His resurrection will be presented. He was and is the Son of God made flesh. He is certainly a credible witness to the validity of Scripture. His endorsements are proof of the authority of the Bible.

The Old Testament Canon

Jesus on several occasions spoke about the Old Testament and gave His credence to its heavenly inspiration. He never spoke contrary to it; it was the basis of every sermon He preached. Christ referred to the Old Testament as the Word of God. He pointed men to it as the rule of life as well as the prophetic word concerning His coming to the earth. He lived His life in compliance to its unfolding revelation of redemption.

Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. (Matthew 5:17)

Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the LORD’S doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?” (Matthew 21:42)