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Evidence for the Bible – The Dead Sea Scrolls

Some say, “The Bible is corrupted, and is not the Word of God”.   I can show you that the Bible indeed is the inerrant, infallible, inspired Word of God.

The Bible was written over a period of over 2000 years, by over 40 different authors, and these authors were inspired by God to write the 66 books which make up the Old and New Testaments. 

The first 39 books contain what Christians call the Old Testament, also called the Torah (the Law), the prophets, the writings, the Psalms, written in Hebrew and Aramaic; and the last 27 books are the New Testament, which includes the Gospels and the Pauline letters, as well as letters from some of the Apostles of Jesus Christ, and Revelation, written mostly in Greek.

 In the Bible, there are a number of verses that claim that these books are inspired by God. Please read them. 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21, John 17:17, Psalm 119:160, and Luke 24:44.

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

 Also, God is very clear that we are NOT to change anything or add to His Word. Read these verses – Deuteronomy 12:32, Proverbs 30:5-6, Psalm 119:160, Deuteronomy 4:2, Jeremiah 26:2, Revelation 22:18-19

“For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.”

Now, there are numerous translations of the Bible. The Old Testament manuscripts were in Hebrew and Aramaic until about the third century B.C., when it was translated into Greek for the Gentiles (those of us who are not Jewish). Some of the apostles wrote their manuscripts (New Testament) in Greek, so that more people could understand its meanings. Throughout the centuries, there have been translations of the Bible, but one thing remains true, it is the same Bible. How do we know it is the same? This is where my proofs come in.

The Original Bible – It was not called a “Bible”. There were manuscripts/scrolls written on parchment and papyrus (a type of paper used thousands of years ago). The oldest copy dated back to 935 A.D.

There are many copies of those Old Testament scrolls; however, with the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, found in ceramic pots in the caves of Qumran by a Bedouin boy in 1947, we now have the oldest manuscripts as a living proof, dating back to before Jesus was even born. The carbon-14 dating system for the scrolls dates back from 150 BCE to 70 B.C.E. These are the oldest manuscripts in existence! Every book in the Old Testament is included in those scrolls, and the scrolls of Isaiah are complete. Not only are they included, but they are identical to 95% accuracy, with the differences being only in regard to punctuation, spelling, and grammar.

The Essenes were a Jewish religious group of men that existed from the second century B.C.E. to the first century C.E. Their intention, according to commentaries written by them and found along with the biblical texts, was to preserve the texts of the Bible. It is an amazing fact to see that, practically simultaneously, a prophecy of Israel becoming a nation comes to pass, as well as authenticity of the Hebrew Bible is discovered because of the work of the Essenes.

 The Great Isaiah Scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls are now housed in the Shrine of the Book Museum in Jerusalem with other Hebrew manuscripts of the Bible, while others are housed in numerous universities in the U.S. These scrolls prove to be the exact words that were written from before Jesus was born. Again, the only differences are misspellings, grammar and punctuation. 

The Bible I have in my hands today, contains the  same words as the manuscripts in the Old Testament written up to 150 years before Jesus was born! The Bible I have is in English, so it is a translation from Hebrew to Greek to English.

 The Septuagint, also known as LXX, was named after 72 Jewish scholars who painstakingly translated the Torah from Hebrew to Greek for the King Ptolemy of Egypt in the 3rd century BCE. That is before Jesus Christ was even born. These copies are also verified by the Qumran discoveries of 1947.

Groups of scribes and scholars known as Masoretes in the 9th century, were responsible for guarding and preserving the text of the Bible, including spelling and articulating the reading of the Word. These texts are known as the Masoretic texts. 

The Dead Sea Scrolls confirm the authenticity of the Hebrew texts of the Old Testament, as well as support the Masoretic texts and the Septuagint. Please learn more about the Dead Sea Scrolls found in the caves of Qumran.

 There are other important proofs for the accuracy of the Bible, including: scientific proofs, fulfilled prophecies, archeological facts and findings, and the structure of the Bible itself. Other pamphlets cover these topics in more detail. The main proof for the validity of the Bible is the way a person’s heart is changed, and our ability to even love our enemies.

 Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6

Knowing the Truth in love!

“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32

“Love is patient, love is kind” 1 Corinthians 13:4

  Underlined words are key words that can be more deeply studied.

 

Faisal Malick

Faisal Malick,  a former devout Muslim who once tried to convert Christians to Islam, had a sudden encounter with the living God and came to a revelation of Jesus Christ. As a result, hundreds of people came to know Jesus through his passionate lifestyle of evangelism. Today, he is the founder and president of Covenant of Life Ministries, a multi-faceted training organization that
equips the church, ministers to leaders and brings timely prophetic revelation regarding the purposes of God.

He is a visionary leader, dynamic conference speaker, TV personality, and best-selling author. His compelling books include Here Comes Ishmael, Destiny of Islam, and Positioned to Bless. He and his wife Sabina are known as hosts of the popular television program “The Plumbline.” They have a strategic media mandate to the Muslim world and are a unique voice in our times.

Visit the Malicks at www.covenantoflife.org.
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See the video interview below with Pat Roberson

 

Another Former Muslim Now Soldier for Christ!

“And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh….”
Acts 2:17, Joel 2: 28-32
And it shall come to pass that whosever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

 

The gift of the Holy Spirit is given to all who believe.   Indeed, it is the Holy Spirit that causes us to believe.  God said, in Jeremiah 1:5, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.”

 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father”. The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs – heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ”.  Romans 8:13-17.

Kamal Saleem is another former Muslim who has heard the calling of Christ in his life and made a drastic change in his heart because of the indwelling Holy Spirit.  Watch the video as he tells his story of finding the love of Christ and salvation after having lived as a radical Muslim and PLO terrorist most of his life. 

 

 

 

Listen to Kamal’s interview with Pat Roberson:

 

Kamal Saleem is an accomplished author. Read his latest book, The Blood of Lambs.  Read what is being said about his book:

“Kamal Saleem is a courageous man. In The Blood of Lambs, he chronicles his incredible life as an Islamic terrorist and gives readers an inside look at the cruel world of terrorism and the threat it poses to democracy.  Kamal’s riveting story is a must read. Thanks, Kamal, for telling the world
the truth about terrorism and your new life of faith.”
—LTG (Ret.) William G. Boykin, Former Commander of U.S. Army Special Forces and Founding Member of Delta Force“Many Americans are oblivious to the threat that exists within our own borders from radical jihadists. By highlighting some of the motivations and tactics used by our enemies, this book will serve as a clarion call for the great struggle that America will face for many years to come.”
—Major General Bentley Rayburn, USAF (Ret.), former Commandant of the Air War College

 

“The Blood of Lambs is a book that all Americans who love truth and freedom should read. Using guile, patience, intimidation, and violence, Islamic fundamentalists are trying to replace the U.S. Constitution with Sharia Islamic law. Kamal is one of the few brave former terrorists telling the truths that most wish to close their eyes and ears to. I commend Kamal in his work to wake up America.”
—Walid Shoebat, Former Islamic terrorist, speaker and author of Why I Left Jihad and Why We Want to Kill You

“Kamal Saleem was a highly trained, efficient killer—a dedicated Islamic terrorist who wanted to see America and Israel destroyed. But today, he is risking his life by telling his secrets and laying his life bare. Kamal is now a professed Christian, trying to live a normal, American life. He has grown to love his adopted country and wants to see it protected from radical Islam.  You have never read a book like The Blood of Lambs. Kamal is one of the boldest and most courageous men that I have ever met. He has a message that you need to hear.”
—James Fitzgerald, Jr., Producer, ColdWater Media, Inc.

Visit Kamal’s website

Kamal Saleem’s Ministry – Koome