Review of: “Does the Bible Carry Divine Authority?”
First of all, thank you for sharing this. It’s clear that you’ve spent years reading, researching, and honestly wrestling with some of the biggest questions out there. Your voice is intelligent, thoughtful, and deeply informed by both personal experience and academic curiosity. I appreciate the humility you show in acknowledging what you know, what you don’t, and what still leaves you wondering.
Like you, I was raised in a home where the Bible and Christianity were deeply respected. I also studied both the Old and New Testaments, not just as scripture but as historical texts. My early life was shaped by traveling with a team of youth ministers, and I’ve been surrounded by people asking the same questions you are.
That said, I’ve never once doubted that God or Jesus were real — and that’s not because I haven’t asked the hard questions. I have. But many years ago, I died for ten minutes… and in that time, I met Jesus. It changed everything. I don’t expect that to convince anyone else, but it’s part of my truth. I came back from that experience knowing Jesus wasn’t just real — He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Your conclusion struck me most: that even if you’re unsure about the Bible’s divine inspiration, you’re choosing to accept it because Christianity is the best option we have for preserving humanity. I see that as a starting place, not an ending. But I wonder — have you ever taken the step of asking Jesus for forgiveness? Have you accepted His gift of eternal life, not just for the good of society, but for you personally?
It’s one thing to admire a worldview. It’s another to enter into relationship with the living God who loves you.
Your essay is powerful and deserves respect — and I truly hope your journey leads you even closer to the heart of truth and grace.
—Tee
My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!"
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