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Is the Bible authentic? Andy Stanley provides 
an interesting perspective.

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He noted that the New Testament writers—especially 
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—did not write 
a story.

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The gospel writers recorded history.

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The Bible wasn’t written in an attempt to 
convert someone to a religion.

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It’s a collection of letters, poetry, and 
historical writings from over 900 scribes 
and prophets over thousands of years.

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Miraculously, it reads as one story.

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As the best-selling book of all time,

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the authenticity of the Bible has more going 
for it than skeptics will like to admit—

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but don’t take my word for it. Read it for 
yourself and see how the story unfolds.

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I’m Mac Hammond, and this is the Winner’s 
Minute.