Those who seek the truth should study the bible

Thank you for starting this debate, Turtlebro. Here are some reasons for those who seek for the truth to consider the Bible: The Bible is congruent with our experience. Consider the universal complex language of DNA within our cells, the extraordinarily complex structure of the human brain, and the navigational systems of birds and bats. All this exists side by side with injurious viruses, illness, and death. Our cells replicate faster than they die. Really, we should not have to die. And yet, eventually, that just stops and, “to dust we return”. Does this not seem like deterioration from hopeful beginnings? Well, this is what the Bible teaches. And it certainly fits with the facts. Also, consider Hebrews 3:4, "Of course, every house is constructed by someone, but the one who constructed all things is God." This simple logic is certainly congruent with our experience, is it not? The Bible is internally consistent. The first book of the Bible tells us how mankind’s problems began. The last book shows that the whole earth will become a paradise, or garden. All the harmonious material in the Bible covers thousands of years of history and has to do, in some way, with the unfolding of God’s purpose. This is extraordinary, when you consider the Bible was written in three different continents, three different languages, with over 40 writers, in a period of 1,610 years. The Bible is in harmony with all of our established knowledge and confirms most of it. Many have seeked for truth through the scientific method, and this method has certainly taught us plenty about God's creation. However, it is important to understand that it is limited by imperfect human observations. For example, science observes living things adapt to their environment and mutate occasionally, so it says all life has a common ancestor. The Bible does not deny the fact of evolution, but it says "God went on to make the animals of the earth according to their kinds". Science also observes the universe expanding, so it says Big Bang. The Bible also mentions the expansion of the universe many times, but it says “God stretches the heavens” (Job 9:8; Psalm 104:2; Isaiah 40:22; 42:5; 44:24; 45:12; 48:13; 51:13; Jeremiah 10:12; 51:15; and Zechariah 12:1). Who knows, maybe he did use an explosion. What we do know is that the Bible confirms this and many other scientific facts such as the water cycle (Ecclesiastes 1:6-7; 11:3; Job 26:8; Amos 9:6.), which were not fully understood until well over 1,000 years later.The Bible is also a book of accurate history and has even predicted historical events centuries before they happened. One example is found in Daniel chapter 8 which I will not paste because of the character limit, but it predicted the fall of Persia by Alexander Magnus, and that four of his generals would take his place after his death over 200 years before these things happened! These verses predicted the fall of Persia by Alexander Magnus, and that four of his generals would take his place after his death over 200 years before these things happened! When we follow the Bible, our actions are successful. Some Bible principles cope with work habits, family life, and relationships with others. The Bible’s principles apply to all individuals, and its counsel is always beneficial. The wisdom found within the Bible is summarized by God’s words through the prophet Isaiah: “I, Jehovah, am your God, the One teaching you to benefit yourself.” (Isaiah 48:17).Conclusion The Bible is not merely a book that makes claims. It asserts to be the truth of God. This is something that can be tested, and that the Bible exhorts us to test. For these reasons, the Bible is worthy of consideration and should be studied by those who seek for the truth.Thank you. I eagerly await Turtlebro's response.