3 Ways we can know that the Bible is from God

How can we know that the Bible is God's word and not man's attempt to create a God or determine truth for himself? Is it possible to know? There are many evidences that confirm that the Bible is, in fact, the word of God.

• First, there is the fact that the Bible is written by over 40 different people over a period of over 1500 years, and there are no contradictions or changes in doctrines.
• There is also the fact that archaeological evidences confirm events in the Bible. There are records of men that make prophecies regarding events in cultures that they could have no knowledge of, and many years(sometimes centuries) later, the prophecy comes to pass.
• Finally, the wisdom given in the Bible surpasses that of most, if not all, men who have ever lived. It seems hardly likely that men alone could possess such a wealth of knowledge.

These are all very compelling evidences for the divine inspiration of the Bible; however, there is a much more simple and undeniable way of knowing that the Bible is inspired by God and not concocted by men.

As you read the Bible, you can take note of three simple themes throughout the Bible.
First, the Bible exalts God, the Creator, and only God. He is the creator and ruler of all things, and He is just and right in all things (Psalm 29:2, 75:7, 145:17; Isaiah 44:6; Revelation 4:11). People do not naturally want to admit that there is One above mankind who is in charge of all things.
Second, the Bible demotes mankind. Starting with the first man, Adam, the Bible describes all men as rebels against God, as ungrateful, proud and corrupt. People demote God in their minds to what they want Him to be, avoiding the true Creator (Genesis 3, 6:5; Romans 1:21, 25, 3:11; Jeremiah 17:9; Isaiah 2:11; John 3:20, Psalm 10:4). Obviously, this is not something that men would include in a book as a major theme, let alone write even once.
Finally, the Bible exalts Jesus Christ as Lord. That means Jesus is the ONLY Saviour. This was as unpopular at the time it was written as it is now. People want many ways to God so they can choose the way that suits them. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me." (John 14:6). Other verses that exalt Jesus as Lord, Creator and Saviour are: John 1:3, Philipians 2:7-8, Hebrews 10:7, Isaiah 53:4-6, and Revelation 1:18.