Collectively, the above empirical reasons are overwhelming proof that the Bible was written by God through the hands of men. But there is one factor, or reason - what I call Factor X - that transcends the empirical. It is "revelational." It is evidence directly given to an individual's spirit and mind by the Holy Spirit. God speaks directly to that person and confirms to them that His Word is true and reliable.
In fact, the previous eight reasons will not work by themselves. They help, but one cannot believe unless the Holy Spirit confirms and places His truth within us.
For example, the Bible says:
No one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3).
No one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him (Luke 10:22).
Blessed art thou... for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven (Matthew 16:17, KJV).
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day (John 6:44).
Christianity is unique among religions in that it is the only one where faith comes only by "revelation" from the Creator. Other religions are based on false legends and the traditions of men, often culturally driven.
In an article titled, "How do you know the Bible is true?" David Kupelian, vice-president and managing editor of WorldNetDaily wrote:
In every truly sincere person ("sincere" as in humble-before-your-Creator, not as in so-deluded-you-can't-see-your-delusions) there is an inner witness, a wordless knowing, a quiet confirmation of all truth, including the Bible. Indeed, when all is said and done, you know the Bible is true because you just know deep down that it is true. It's a matter of quiet inner revelation, direct to your heart and mind from the source of all true revelation.
If you do not believe the Bible, it is not because you do not have enough supporting facts. There are more than you need. It is because you have chosen to block out that revelation from God.
What will cause a person to block out this revelation from God? There are several, such as: wrong motives, looking for an argument, not really seeking Him, holding on to some sin, seeking justification for a sin, pride, and many others.
The late A.W. Tozersays it very bluntly:
I do not believe anyone has ever rejected Jesus Christ on philosophical grounds. Israeldid not reject the Lord because of philosophical reasons. Israel's rejection was for moral reasons. The man who continues in his rejection of Christ has a pet sin somewhere- he's in love with iniquity. He rejects Jesus on moral grounds, and then hides behind false philosophy - philosophical grounds.... When we fall in love with our sin, we can imagine and manufacture 10,000 syllogisms to keep us away from the cross. A blind man can argue that there is no sunshine, but when he gets his sight, the sunshine floods in! How wonderful it is that when a person gives up his sin and puts his pride under his feet and looks at the light, the whole body and mind are flooded with light. I have talked with people who have come out of rationalism and atheism and all the rest - and they smile at you with clear eyes and say, "Oh, it is wonderful now; the light has flooded in."
If you want to believe and know the truth about God, His Son Jesus Christ, and God's plan for history, simply go to God with a humble and repentant heart and ask. Jesus said:
So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened (Luke 11:9-10).
God also said:
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart (Jeremiah 29:13).