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How do you know the Bible is true?

I’m grateful for every discovery scientists have made; many reading this column probably wouldn’t be alive, nor would I, if it weren’t for the remarkable advances made by medical science over the last few centuries.

But these discoveries have only strengthened my confidence in the Bible! For one thing, every scientific discovery confirms the Bible’s statement that behind this incredibly complex creation is a Creator—God. Not every scientist believes in God, I know—but I’ve met many who do, and without exception they have told me how their discoveries have strengthened their faith in God. The Bible says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands” (Psalm 19:1).

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How can the Bible come alive for me?

How can the Bible come alive for you? First, take it in small pieces. Yes, the Bible is a profound and massive book, and no one will ever exhaust its full meaning. But just because we can’t understand everything about it doesn’t mean we can’t understand something! Set aside time every day to pray and read your Bible—even if it’s only a few verses. Begin reading in Psalms or Proverbs, or in one of the Gospels, and ask God to help you understand it and apply it to your life.

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