Ask a Bible college Student

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I believe the Bible is true because I believe in the God spoken about in the Bible. I have experience the power of God, and He has transformed my life. There is a verse that says that all Scripture (the Bible) is God-breathed, which means that it is inspired by God. 

Also, looking objectively at the New Testament as a historical document, It was written close to the time of the events it talks about, and the earliest copy we have found is within 30 years of the original writing. There are 5800 historical copies found, and the accuracy compared to the originals is incredible. The New Testament as a historical document is historically reliable, which is a good reason to me to believe in it. Internally, it is consistent, even though there are many writers who contributed to the overall Bible who wrote over a long period of time.

And how do you know the impressive otherness of God you've experienced does't emanate entirely from you, and exclusively from each one of us .. with no creator/immortal reward backstory whatsoever?

Honestly, I do not know for sure. It is an element of faith. Also, I don't believe in the coincidence that when I pray for or about something, and it happens, that it was a result of wishful thinking. I attribute to God what belongs to Him. My life was a mess, but when I put all of my trust in Christ Jesus, I found hope.