"...the more the Bible comes alive with meaning"
Reading The Bible Unlocked is an enriching journey for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Scripture and uncover the profound truths within the Word of God. This book serves as a guide to study tools and methodologies that allow readers to navigate the complexities of biblical text. With its emphasis on research and careful analysis, it equips believers with strategies to uncover the original meaning of passages, peeling back layers of historical context and cultural nuances that often obscure modern interpretations. By delving into the intent behind God's words, The Bible Unlocked inspires a more intimate and accurate relationship with the Scriptures.
CHAPTER 18
Amazing Statistics about the Bible and Jesus Christ
The King James Bible consists of 66 books written over a span of 1,500 years.
These books were authored by more than 40 individuals across three continents. Remarkably, many of these authors lived in different eras and had no contact with one another, yet their writings collectively form a unified and cohesive narrative.
Jesus Christ fulfilled over 300 Messianic prophecies from the Old Testament. The probability of any one person fulfilling just eight of these prophecies is 1 in 10 to the 17th power, a staggering number represented by a 1 followed by 17 zeros.
Based on the statistics above, if you could stack coins on the ground to portray this large number, they would cover the state of Texas two feet deep.
For 48 prophecies to be fulfilled, the odds increase to an astronomical 1 in 10 to the 157th power. To put this into perspective, if you attempted to count that many electrons, it would take you 19 million years.
Humanly and statistically speaking, fulfilling such prophecies is impossible. Yet, Jesus accomplished it, proving the miraculous nature of His life and mission.
