The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast Five Reasons You Can Trust Your Bible
Aug 20, 2025
Dive into compelling reasons to trust the reliability of the Bible. Early written documents of the New Testament provide strong evidence for its authenticity. Discover how corroborative evidence works like legal proof, enhancing the narratives' trustworthiness. Explore the 'chain of custody' concept, showing how Jesus' teachings were preserved accurately. Learn about the genuine motivations behind the New Testament authors, emphasizing their commitment amidst persecution. Finally, uncover five foundational reasons that affirm the Bible's alignment with human experience and morality.
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Gospels Written Early And Locally
- The New Testament documents were written early enough that eyewitnesses could vet or refute them.
- Early, regional composition makes large-scale fabrication unlikely.
Corroborate With Touchpoint Evidence
- Corroborate Gospel claims with archaeological, non-Christian sources, and internal touchpoints.
- Use small corroborative “touchpoints” to infer reliability rather than demanding full external transcripts.
Stable Chain Of Custody Protects Content
- The New Testament shows textual stability across a clear chain of custody from apostles to later writers.
- Early church writers preserve the same supernatural claims found in our current New Testament.
