Why do YOU believe the Bible?

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by ReformedDave

My point is that the majority of Christians do not have a reasonable reason to be a Christian. If I used the same criteria on something else it would be deemed irrational. Knowledge has been divorced from faith and it has become something Scripture never meant it to be. I have not heard one apologetic answer, as Peter commands, and I could easily come to the conclusion that you have no cogent reasons to offer for the truth claims of Christianity.

Peter and Paul had the advantage of being powerfully used of the Holy Spirit with many evident signs of the power of God. We have a history of arguing disagreeing theologians, truth in their apologetics are not coherent nor convincing. I enjoy reading and studying but ultimately it is my personal experience that authenticates my faith. When I read Jonathan Edwards descriptions of Hell, I am convinced of a distorted and non cogent view of God. When I read of Calvin's participation in the murder of those with whom he disagreed I am convinced of the imperfection of man's "apologetics." Do I discount these as men of God, no, God is in the process and He will "redeem" all His creation. Then we will understand, until then we will continue to argue and fuss about what is truth.

BTW I do believe there are powerful evidence of the power of God today, but it is not in the hands of men, it is God working quietly and sometimes not so quietly in the lives of believers.