Is the Bible true?

There are a number of reasons to believe we can trust the Bible.

The Bible accurately records information which intersects with known ancient history. For example, In the Gospel of Luke - the author correctly identifies all the rulers of ancient Palestine in the correct times and places.

"In those days a decree went out fromCaesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town." - Luke 2: 1-3 (ESV)

Archaeological discoveries confirm many of the places and characters recorded in the Bible, such as the house of David, Pontius Pilate and the pool of Siloam.

The first four verses of Luke reveal an important attitude of biblical writers to the truth. Luke says he carefully investigated everything to write a complete account by consulting with eyewitnesses.

"Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught." - Luke 1:1-4 (ESV)

The authors of the Bible had very little to gain by inventing a false message as many died for their beliefs.

So there are many good reasons to trust what is recorded in the Bible.