The bible's not just historically accurate (proven through archaeological accuracy)
It isn't anywhere near historically accurate, there's plenty of evidence that the world is older than 6 thousand years and we know there was no global flood.
but the bible is the only book that has fortold the future through prophecy before it has happened. The places of the bible you can still visit today not to mention the miracles that are still happening today.
Especially when you twist those "prophecies" any way you can.
1.) Mankind would be capable of destroying all life (Matthew 24:21-22). Consider that when Jesus made this prophecy the armaments of His day were swords and spears. But today, with nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, it is possible to wipe out all flesh on planet earth.
Nowhere does it say man will be capable of destroying the earth.
21"For then there will be a (
A)great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will.
22"Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for (
B)the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.
2.) There would be a global cry for peace (1 Thessalonians 5:3). Never has there been such a concerted, global effort to bring about peace at any cost as there is today.
There is no global cry for peace. What earth do you live on?
3.) The returning Jews would come from the north, south, east, and west (Isaiah 43:5-6; Jeremiah 31:7-10,Ezekiel 37:21). Amazingly, nearly a million Jews have emigrated from Russia in the north. Over 90,000 Ethiopian Jews have emigrated from the south (Zephaniah 3:10). Since 1948, Jews have emigrated from Europe, Asia, the Americas, everywhere!
People migrate, this isn't news. And it's certainly nothing special.
4.) Israel would prosper economically (Ezekiel 38:12-13). Amazingly, this recently regathered, tiny nation exported over 30 billion dollars worth of goods in 2004. In contrast, their neighbor Jordan exported less than 3 billion in 2004. This was inconceivable just a few decades ago!
Yes, when you have a super power supporting you, you can do all kinds of things. But the prophicy doesn't mention any super powers.
5.) In the last days Israel would have a peace treaty in place that the Antichrist will confirm and eventually break (Daniel 9:27). Currently the world's governments are striving for an Israeli peace treaty.
Really? So during a time of war you think people trying to bring peace is really surprising?
6.) The earth would be filled with violence (Luke 17:26; Genesis 6:11-13). In the United States alone, violent crime has increased nearly 500% since 1960. Fifty years ago abortion (the violent murder of an unborn child) was illegal in most countries. Today abortion is legal in most countries and 50 million children are aborted each year.
When wasn't the earth filled with violence? This isn't anything new.
7.) Multitudes would travel to and fro (Daniel 12:4). Prior to the Industrial Revolution, few individuals traveled beyond their community. Until recently, horse, foot, and boat were the only modes of transportation. Yet today we travel by car, bus, plane, train, subway, etc. Millions and millions are running to and fro just as Daniel prophesied 2500 years ago!
LOL People traveled in daniels time too. They were called traders.
8.) Knowledge would increase (Daniel 12:4). Today we are witnessing an explosion of available knowledge. With the advent of the internet, it is estimated that our cumulative knowledge is doubling every five years. This exponential increase is beyond what any one could have imagined!
The internet was created to spread information... so theres nothing happening that's surprising. BTW the exact same thing could be said for the invention of the printing press.
9.) Deadly diseases (which the Bible calls pestilences) would be common (Matthew 24:7). Emerging diseases such as AIDS, ebola, Hanta virus, Dengue, West Nile, SARS, bird flu, etc., underscore this fact. Ironically, just a few decades ago, some scientists were forecasting that advances in medicine might soon eradicate deadly diseases.
Are we pretending that they didn't heave deadly diseases in the times of the bible?
10.) The final generation would be open to receiving a mark on their right hand or on their forehead (Revelation 13:16). Consider how the up and coming generation is tattooed, pierced and marked with all kinds of insignia.Also check out these links about people alreay testing a microchip to be implanted under the skin of people:
And? People have been getting tattoos for thousands of years.
11.) Sexual immorality would be rampant (Jude 18; Revelation 9:21). Keep in mind, Jesus said whoever looks to lust has already committed adultery in his heart (Matthew 5:28). Therefore, God equates Internet inappropriate content, lustful movies, TV shows, and magazines to fornication. The availability and consumption of sensual products has exploded in our generation.
In your holy book you have daughters raping their fathers, kings murdering their subjects for their wives and armies of god murdering everyone in a city but the women and you think sexual immorality is something new?
12.) Men would be lovers of themselves (2 Timothy 3:1-2). This generation, like no other, regards self above all else. Self-love, self-esteem, self-reliance, self-gratification, are encouraged by the media, schools, psychologists, etc. In contrast, Jesus taught self-denial. Even many churches today preach a feel good about yourself message.
No doubt people who feel bad about themselves are easier to brainwash.
13.) Homosexuality would be flaunted at the end of the age. Jesus warned that the last days would be like the days of Lot who lived in wicked Sodom (Luke 17:28-30). We know that the root of Sodom's sin was pride and complacency (Ezekiel 16:49) as it is today. However, Sodom's lasting infamy stemmed from their aggressive homosexual sin (Genesis 19; Jude 1:7).
There have been plenty of societies that had no issue with homosexuality, this is nothing new.
14.) Sorceries referring to witchcraft, magic, or occult practices used to enchant and deceive are also anticipated in the last days (Revelation 9:21; 18:23; 21:8; Isaiah 47:9-15; Micah 5:10-15). Today, interest in the occult is flourishing.
Angry that someone is competing with your religion?
15.) Men would mock the warning signs of the end of the age saying, These signs have always been around (2 Peter 3:3-4).
Indeed, some people actually do have an education about history and understand that these things aren't new.