The Bible is not a Myth. The notion that the Bible is a myth can be proven to be incorrect. Unfortunately, a survey showed that 93% of the leading American scientists believed the Bible to be a myth. I will prove them wrong in one extremely important historical case.
In My Search for Truth
In my search for truth, as a believing scientist, I have three criteria: 1) If God says it, then I know; 2) I know a theory or hypothesis cannot be proven true. We don’t know enough; exceptions to the theory or hypothesis may yet be found that contradict it. Only God knows enough to prove a theory or hypothesis true. And 3) If valid data exist, then a false theory or hypothesis can be proven false. Numbers 1) and 3) are extremely powerful in knowing the truth or what isn’t, respectively.
How to Prove – The Bible is Not a Myth
In the following, I share that “the theory that the Bible is a myth” is false in regard to the most important event in the history of the world–the infinite atonement of our Lord and Savior.
I believe this proof is of great importance. Glottology is the science of linguistics. Whereas artifacts and archeology may give an indication of the validity of a historic event, they do not prove anything.
Historians are always biased by their imperfect paradigms; so, you don’t know that their historic perspectives are true. Languages, on the other hand, are what they are throughout the ages, and they give an opportunity for validation. So, in glottology, we can find proof. As Brian D. Stubbs shares regarding archeology in America, “Written records unearthed in the Americas have often been labeled hoaxes … but… languages… show specific ties from ancient to modern time, and thousands of speakers of the related languages are beyond fabrication.”
The Infinite Atonement of Jesus the Christ
As mentioned before, the most important event in time and in eternity is the infinite atonement of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Can we find proof of that? Directly, and indirectly, YES! See my recent blog article, at the end of this article– giving current validation to the account in the Gospel of John Chapter 11.
In that Chapter and as described in the blog article linked below, Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead in the City of Bethany. Glottology proves that the Arabic name for Bethany changed to Alazaria (the City of Lazarus) because of the miracle of the Savior raising Lazarus from the dead. This is undeniable linguistic proof of that miracle occurring, and there is no other logical explanation.
As shown in the blog article linked below, Jesus knew that miracle would lead to His crucifixion and His God-given ability to work out the perfect and infinite atonement, hence, we have glottology showing us the validity of this most important event in the history of the earth. HOW GREAT IS THAT? And, disproving the myth that the atonement is a historical fabrication.
His Grace is Given To All
Given this information, the atheists now have data proving God’s grace is there for them, as well as for all of us believers, and for all who are honest in heart, and especially for the Arabs, Jews, and Gentiles, and for all who desire it, a spiritual witness can be obtained of the validity of the above proof by asking God.
The Holy Ghost will give a spiritual witness to the souls of those who ask with a sincere heart. Jesus said, “My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.” (John 7:16-17) “And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.” (Moroni 10:5) WHEN GOD SPEAKS, WE KNOW that Jesus is the Christ, the Holy Messiah—our Redeemer and Savior!
And we now have glottology proving who He is—the great I AM! As the Son of God, Jesus quoted from the Old Testament prophets—including Noah, which substantiates the flood. Using criteria number 1) above proves the words of those prophets. Additionally, Joseph in Egypt (2 Nephi 3:11) and the Prophet Nephi (1 Nephi 13:38-41) both prophesied that there would come a day when the Bible would be disbelieved, and the Book of Mormon would prove it true.
The Truth Will Set You Free
Jesus further said, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” And then He shares the great promise: “If the Son, therefore, shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” (John 8:32, 36) Knowing the truth then makes all the difference in our mortal journey. The above criteria then are extremely valuable in knowing the infinite atonement is there for us all, with the promise of eternal life for all who will repent and hearken to His voice. A Fullness of joy is the promise to the faithful.
link: https://itsabouttimebook.com/jesus-planned-miracle-triggered-crucifixion/
David W. Allan (2 May 2022)
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Additional Study Links.
1. In a related way, we find fascinating linguistic evidence of Hebrew in America: https://itsabouttimebook.com/ancient-hebrews-in-ancient-america/
2. Because the infinite atonement is the most important event in the history of the earth, I have three special blog articles sharing my perspective about this most incomprehensible and glorious event: https://itsabouttimebook.com/gratitude-for-the-glorious-resurrection-jesus-christ/.
3. Seven is the number for perfection or completeness in God’s arithmetic: https://itsabouttimebook.com/spiritual-science-seven-steps-in-atonement/
4. https://itsabouttimebook.com/the-infinite-atonement-of-jesus-christ/
5. 5 Evidence That Shows the Bible Is True | Ark Encounter
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