Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5471 proof » 5472 proof, as evidence In the judicial sense, evidence is required to confirm the testimony of a witness. In the lives of believers, practical evidence should be obvious as proof of the reality of their faith. The Mosaic law required proof to be offered in various legal contexts In giving testimony Deuteronomy 19:15 See also Exodus 23:2; Leviticus 5:1; Deuteronomy 17:6 In acccusations of immorality Deuteronomy 22:13-21 See also Numbers 5:11-31 In accusations of idolatry Evidence offered as proof of the gospel The evidence of witnesses 2 Peter 1:16-18 See also Acts 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15:5-7; Hebrews 2:3-4; 1 John 1:1-3 Believers' lives are to prove the reality of their faith John 15:8 See also Matthew 25:31-46; Acts 26:20; 1 Corinthians 4:2; 2 Corinthians 8:24 Evidence and signs given as proof Looking for signs of the will of God The signs of Jesus Christ as a basis of faith Jesus Christ's criticism of those who demanded other signs Matthew 16:4 The “sign of Jonah” is a reference to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. See also
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