Introduction The absence of original Biblical manuscripts has long intrigued scholars and believers alike. While some might view this as a weakness in Biblical preservation, a deeper examination suggests two profound theological purposes: the demonstration of the Holy Spirit's role as Steward of Truth and the prevention of idolatry. This perspective offers valuable insights into divine wisdom and purpose in Biblical preservation. The Holy Spirit as Steward of Truth The preservation of Biblical texts presents a remarkable paradox. Despite lacking original documents, the Bible stands as the most well-preserved ancient text in existence. Over 100,000 manuscripts, spanning different time periods, languages, and geographic regions, demonstrate unprecedented textual preservation. This extraordinary preservation, achieved through seemingly ordinary human means, points to the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would "guide you into all truth...
Introduction Throughout history, religions have sought to answer life’s most profound questions: Who is God? What is truth? How should we live? Yet, among the world's major faiths, Christianity stands alone in grounding its claims not merely in divine commands, mystical experiences, or philosophical ideals, but in a material standard —the person of Jesus Christ. This is a claim unlike any other, making Christianity uniquely testable, falsifiable, and historically verifiable. The Need for a Material Standard Many religions offer sacred texts, moral laws, or mystical insights as pathways to divine understanding. However, such approaches often rely on subjective interpretation or unverifiable spiritual experiences . A material standard—something observable, historical, and testable—offers an objective means of determining whether a religious claim aligns with reality. Christianity uniquely asserts that God's nature and ultimate truth are not confined to abstr...