When it comes to the New Testament, we look at 6 reasons to trust the New Testament authors as reliable witnesses to Jesus miraculous life, teaching, death, resurrection, and ascension. Christians can confidently build their lives on the New Testament today.
Imagine you were on a jury for a murder trial. What would make you trust the witnesses? You would want several trustworthy eyewitnesses. You would look for testimony that was serious, consistent, not exaggerated, and not self-serving.
When we apply those same standards to the New Testament authors, their testimony is overwhelming. The New Testament was written close to the events it describes, while eyewitnesses were still alive. The writers include embarrassing details about Jesus, his family and the apostles. They lived with integrity, taught holiness and honesty, and had no obvious earthly gain from making up their message.
In fact, many of them suffered, lost safety and status, and were martyred for proclaiming Jesus’ resurrection. People may die for a lie, but not for what they know is a lie.
So, can you trust the New Testament? The evidence gives us strong reasons to say yes. And if the New Testament authors are trustworthy, their message is not merely interesting history. It is a call to trust Jesus as Savior and Lord.
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