God's voice in the Bible resonates with our deepest concerns. The writings of other religions display obvious error in morals, science and social ethics, but the Bible remains unique.

No major Bible teaching has proven false over the centuries, although many skeptics have tried to find them so. The power of the Word of God remains evident in improved lives, families and societies.

On the other hand, dozens of social and so-called scientific theories that contradict the Word of God have come and gone, leaving suffering, death and disillusionment in their wake.

Hundreds of prophecies and prophetic 'types' in Scripture authenticate its divine origin. A "type" is a person or thing in the Old Testament that reflects a New Testament truth in a way that the old writers could never have imagined. God guided them.

It is as though tiny children cut small pieces of colored paper at random but they fall on the floor forming a clear portrait of Jesus carrying a lame lamb in His arms. Psalm 22:14-22, for example, foretold his crucifixion and resurrection:

"I am poured out like water . . .

my bones are out of joint . . .

My strength is dried up like a potsherd,

my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth;

you lay me in the dust of death . . .

A band of evil men has encircled me,

they have pierced my hands and my feet.

I can count all my bones;

people stare and gloat over me.

They divide my garments among them

and cast lots for my clothing.

But You, O LORD, deliver my life

from the sword...

And I will declare your name to my brothers;

in the congregation I will praise you."