Excerpts from http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/radio034.htm

... Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, ...he had 456 identifying
characteristics well in advance, and fulfilled them all! In fact, what does
the science of probability make of this?

The science of probability attempts to determine the chance that a given
event will occur. The value and accuracy of the science of probability has
been well established beyond doubt - for example, insurance rates are fixed
according to statistical probabilities.

Professor Emeritus of Science at Westmont College, Peter Stoner, has
calculated the probability of one man fulfilling the major prophecies made
concerning the Messiah. The estimates were worked out by twelve different
classes representing some 600 university students.

The students carefully weighed all the factors, discussed each prophecy at
length, and examined the various circumstances which might indicate that men
had conspired together to fulfill a particular prophecy. They made their
estimates conservative enough so that there was finally unanimous agreement
even among the most skeptical students.

However Professor Stoner then took their estimates, and made them even more
conservative. He also encouraged other skeptics or scientists to make their
own estimates to see if his conclusions were more than fair. Finally, he
submitted his figures for review to a committee of the American Scientific
Affiliation. Upon examination, they verified that his calculations were
dependable and accurate in regard to the scientific material presented
(Peter Stoner, Science Speaks, Chicago: Moody Press, 1969, 4).

For example, concerning Micah 5:2, where it states the Messiah would be born
in Bethlehem Ephrathah, Stoner and his students determined the average
population of BETHLEHEM from the time of Micah to the present; then they
divided it by the average population of the earth during the same period.

They concluded that the chance of one man being born in Bethlehem was one in
300,000, (or one in 2.8 x 10^5 - rounded),

After examining only eight different prophecies (Idem, 106), they
conservatively estimated that the chance of one man fulfilling all eight
prophecies was one in 10^17.

From these figures, Professor Stoner, concludes the fulfillment of these
eight prophecies alone proves that God inspired the writing of the
prophecies (Idem, 107) - the likelihood of mere chance is only one in 10^17!

Another way of saying this is that any person who minimizes or ignores the
significance of the biblical identifying signs concerning the Messiah would
be foolish.

But, of course, there are many more than eight prophecies. In another
calculation, Stoner used 48 prophecies (Idem, 109) (even though he could
have used Edersheim's 456), and arrived at the extremely conservative
estimate that the probability of 48 prophecies being fulfilled in one person
is the incredible number 10^157. In fact, if anybody can find someone,
living or dead, other than Jesus, who can fulfill only half of the
predictions concerning the Messiah given in the book "Messiah in Both
Testaments" by Fred J. Meldau, the Christian Victory Publishing Company is
ready to give a ONE thousand dollar reward! As apologist Josh McDowell says,
"There are a lot of men in the universities that could use some extra cash!"
(Josh McDowell, Evidence that Demands a Verdict, California: Campus Crusade
for Christ, 175).

This is the result from considering a mere 48 prophecies. Obviously, the
probability that 456 prophecies would be fulfilled in one man by chance is
vastly smaller. According to Emile Borel, once one goes past one chance in
10^50, the probabilities are so small that it is impossible to think that
they will ever occur (Ankerberg et. al., op. cit., 21).

As Stoner concludes, 'Any man who rejects Christ as the Son of God is
rejecting a fact, proved perhaps more absolutely than any other fact in the
world (Stoner, op. cit., 112).'

God so thoroughly vindicated Jesus Christ that even mathematicians and
statisticians, who were without faith, had to acknowledge that it is
scientifically impossible to deny that Jesus is the Christ. our thanks to
David Williams, a mathematician who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Yes, sir, God so thoroughly vindicated Jesus Christ the unbeliever will be
speechless at the judgment. But Jesus Christ was sent to Israel at the end
of their dispensation, when their denominations were apostate. And God is no
respecter of persons. He promised to reveal and vindicate Jesus Christ to us
Gentiles at the end of our dispensation, when our denominations are
apostate.

Excerpts from http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/radio034.htm

... Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, ...he had 456 identifying
characteristics well in advance, and fulfilled them all! In fact, what
does the science of probability make of this?

Excerpts from http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/radio034.htm

... Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, ...he had 456 identifying
characteristics well in advance, and fulfilled them all! In fact, what

the science of probability make of this?

The science of probability attempts to determine the chance that a given
event will occur. The value and accuracy of the science of probability has
been well established beyond doubt - for example, insurance rates are

according to statistical probabilities.

Professor Emeritus of Science at Westmont College, Peter Stoner, has
calculated the probability of one man fulfilling the major prophecies made
concerning the Messiah. The estimates were worked out by twelve different
classes representing some 600 university students.

The students carefully weighed all the factors, discussed each prophecy at
length, and examined the various circumstances which might indicate that

had conspired together to fulfill a particular prophecy. They made their
estimates conservative enough so that there was finally unanimous

even among the most skeptical students.

However Professor Stoner then took their estimates, and made them even

conservative. He also encouraged other skeptics or scientists to make

own estimates to see if his conclusions were more than fair. Finally, he
submitted his figures for review to a committee of the American Scientific
Affiliation. Upon examination, they verified that his calculations were
dependable and accurate in regard to the scientific material presented
(Peter Stoner, Science Speaks, Chicago: Moody Press, 1969, 4).

For example, concerning Micah 5:2, where it states the Messiah would be

in Bethlehem Ephrathah, Stoner and his students determined the average
population of BETHLEHEM from the time of Micah to the present; then they
divided it by the average population of the earth during the same period.

They concluded that the chance of one man being born in Bethlehem was one

300,000, (or one in 2.8 x 10^5 - rounded),

After examining only eight different prophecies (Idem, 106), they
conservatively estimated that the chance of one man fulfilling all eight
prophecies was one in 10^17.

From these figures, Professor Stoner, concludes the fulfillment of these
eight prophecies alone proves that God inspired the writing of the
prophecies (Idem, 107) - the likelihood of mere chance is only one in

Another way of saying this is that any person who minimizes or ignores the
significance of the biblical identifying signs concerning the Messiah

be foolish.

But, of course, there are many more than eight prophecies. In another
calculation, Stoner used 48 prophecies (Idem, 109) (even though he could
have used Edersheim's 456), and arrived at the extremely conservative
estimate that the probability of 48 prophecies being fulfilled in one

is the incredible number 10^157. In fact, if anybody can find someone,
living or dead, other than Jesus, who can fulfill only half of the
predictions concerning the Messiah given in the book "Messiah in Both
Testaments" by Fred J. Meldau, the Christian Victory Publishing Company is
ready to give a ONE thousand dollar reward! As apologist Josh McDowell

"There are a lot of men in the universities that could use some extra

(Josh McDowell, Evidence that Demands a Verdict, California: Campus

for Christ, 175).

This is the result from considering a mere 48 prophecies. Obviously, the
probability that 456 prophecies would be fulfilled in one man by chance is
vastly smaller. According to Emile Borel, once one goes past one chance in
10^50, the probabilities are so small that it is impossible to think that
they will ever occur (Ankerberg et. al., op. cit., 21).

As Stoner concludes, 'Any man who rejects Christ as the Son of God is
rejecting a fact, proved perhaps more absolutely than any other fact in

world (Stoner, op. cit., 112).'

God so thoroughly vindicated Jesus Christ that even mathematicians and
statisticians, who were without faith, had to acknowledge that it is
scientifically impossible to deny that Jesus is the Christ. our thanks to
David Williams, a mathematician who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Yes, sir, God so thoroughly vindicated Jesus Christ the unbeliever will be
speechless at the judgment. But Jesus Christ was sent to Israel at the end
of their dispensation, when their denominations were apostate. And God is

respecter of persons. He promised to reveal and vindicate Jesus Christ to

Gentiles at the end of our dispensation, when our denominations are
apostate.

Excerpts from http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/radio034.htm

... Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, ...he had 456 identifying
characteristics well in advance, and fulfilled them all! In fact, what

the science of probability make of this?

The science of probability attempts to determine the chance that a given
event will occur. The value and accuracy of the science of probability has
been well established beyond doubt - for example, insurance rates are

according to statistical probabilities.

Professor Emeritus of Science at Westmont College, Peter Stoner, has
calculated the probability of one man fulfilling the major prophecies made
concerning the Messiah. The estimates were worked out by twelve different
classes representing some 600 university students.

The students carefully weighed all the factors, discussed each prophecy at
length,

and examined the various circumstances which might indicate that men
had conspired together to fulfill a particular prophecy. They made their
estimates conservative enough so that there was finally unanimous

even among the most skeptical students.

However Professor Stoner then took their estimates, and made them even

conservative. He also encouraged other skeptics or scientists to make

own estimates to see if his conclusions were more than fair. Finally, he
submitted his figures for review to a committee of the American Scientific
Affiliation. Upon examination, they verified that his calculations were
dependable and accurate in regard to the scientific material presented
(Peter Stoner, Science Speaks, Chicago: Moody Press, 1969, 4).

For example, concerning Micah 5:2, where it states the Messiah would be

in Bethlehem Ephrathah,

Stoner and his students determined the average
population of BETHLEHEM from the time of Micah to the present; then they
divided it by the average population of the earth during the same period.

They concluded that the chance of one man being born in Bethlehem was one

300,000, (or one in 2.8 x 10^5 - rounded),

After examining only eight different prophecies (Idem, 106), they
conservatively estimated that the chance of one man fulfilling all eight
prophecies was one in 10^17.

From these figures, Professor Stoner, concludes the fulfillment of these
eight prophecies alone proves that God inspired the writing of the
prophecies (Idem, 107) - the likelihood of mere chance is only one in

Another way of saying this is that any person who minimizes or ignores the
significance of the biblical identifying signs concerning the Messiah

be foolish.

But, of course, there are many more than eight prophecies. In another
calculation, Stoner used 48 prophecies (Idem, 109) (even though he could
have used Edersheim's 456), and arrived at the extremely conservative
estimate that the probability of 48 prophecies being fulfilled in one

is the incredible number 10^157. In fact, if anybody can find someone,
living or dead, other than Jesus, who can fulfill only half of the
predictions concerning the Messiah given in the book "Messiah in Both
Testaments" by Fred J. Meldau, the Christian Victory Publishing Company is
ready to give a ONE thousand dollar reward!

As apologist Josh McDowell says,
"There are a lot of men in the universities that could use some extra

(Josh McDowell, Evidence that Demands a Verdict, California: Campus

for Christ, 175).

This is the result from considering a mere 48 prophecies. Obviously, the
probability that 456 prophecies would be fulfilled in one man by chance is
vastly smaller. According to Emile Borel, once one goes past one chance in
10^50, the probabilities are so small that it is impossible to think that
they will ever occur (Ankerberg et. al., op. cit., 21).

As Stoner concludes, 'Any man who rejects Christ as the Son of God is
rejecting a fact, proved perhaps more absolutely than any other fact in

world (Stoner, op. cit., 112).'

God so thoroughly vindicated Jesus Christ that even mathematicians and
statisticians, who were without faith, had to acknowledge that it is
scientifically impossible to deny that Jesus is the Christ. our thanks to
David Williams, a mathematician who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Yes, sir, God so thoroughly vindicated Jesus Christ the unbeliever will be
speechless at the judgment. But Jesus Christ was sent to Israel at the end
of their dispensation, when their denominations were apostate. And God is

respecter of persons. He promised to reveal and vindicate Jesus Christ to

Gentiles at the end of our dispensation, when our denominations are
apostate.

Excerpts from http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/radio034.htm

... Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, ...he had 456 identifying
characteristics well in advance, and fulfilled them all! In fact, what

the science of probability make of this?

The science of probability attempts to determine the chance that a given
event will occur. The value and accuracy of the science of probability has
been well established beyond doubt - for example, insurance rates are

according to statistical probabilities.

Professor Emeritus of Science at Westmont College, Peter Stoner, has
calculated the probability

of one man fulfilling the major prophecies made
concerning the Messiah. The estimates were worked out by twelve different
classes representing some 600 university students.

The students carefully weighed all the factors, discussed each prophecy at
length, and examined the various circumstances which might indicate that

had conspired together to fulfill a particular prophecy. They made their
estimates conservative enough so that there was finally unanimous

even among the most skeptical students.

However Professor Stoner then took their estimates, and made them even

conservative. He also encouraged other skeptics or scientists to make

own estimates to see if his conclusions were more than fair. Finally, he
submitted his figures for review to a committee of the American Scientific
Affiliation. Upon examination, they verified that his calculations were
dependable and accurate in regard to the scientific material presented
(Peter Stoner, Science Speaks, Chicago: Moody Press, 1969, 4).

For example, concerning Micah 5:2, where it states the Messiah would be

in Bethlehem Ephrathah, Stoner and his students determined the average
population of BETHLEHEM from the time of Micah to the present; then they
divided it by the average population of the earth during the same period.

They concluded that the chance of one man being born in Bethlehem was one

300,000, (or one in 2.8 x 10^5 - rounded),

After examining only eight different prophecies (Idem, 106), they
conservatively estimated that the chance of one man fulfilling all eight
prophecies was one in 10^17.
From these figures, Professor Stoner, concludes the fulfillment of these
eight prophecies alone proves that God inspired the writing of the
prophecies (Idem, 107) - the likelihood of mere chance is only one in

Another way of saying this is that any person who minimizes or ignores the
significance of the biblical identifying signs concerning the Messiah

be foolish.

But, of course, there are many more than eight prophecies. In another
calculation, Stoner used 48 prophecies (Idem, 109) (even though he could
have used Edersheim's 456), and arrived at the extremely conservative
estimate that the probability of 48 prophecies being fulfilled in one

is the incredible number 10^157. In fact, if anybody can find someone,
living or dead, other than Jesus, who can fulfill only half of the
predictions concerning the Messiah given in the book "Messiah in Both
Testaments" by Fred J. Meldau, the Christian Victory Publishing Company is
ready to give a ONE thousand dollar reward!

Excerpts from http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/radio034.htm

... Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, ...he had 456 identifying
characteristics well in advance, and fulfilled them all! In fact,
what does the science of probability make of this?

Subject: Mathematical Probability that Jesus is the Christ

(Peter Stoner, Science Speaks, Chicago: Moody Press, 1969, 4).

(Peter Stoner, Science Speaks, Chicago: Moody Press, 1969, 4).

... Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, ...he had 456 identifying
characteristics well in advance, and fulfilled them all! In fact, what does
the science of probability make of this?

Excerpts from http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/radio034.htm

... Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, ...he had 456 identifying
characteristics well in advance, and fulfilled them all! In fact, what

the science of probability make of this?

The science of probability attempts to determine the chance that a given
event will occur. The value and accuracy of the science of probability has
been well established beyond doubt - for example, insurance rates are

according to statistical probabilities.

Professor Emeritus of Science at Westmont College, Peter Stoner, has
calculated the probability of one man fulfilling the major prophecies made
concerning the Messiah. The estimates were worked out by twelve different
classes representing some 600 university students.

The students carefully weighed all the factors, discussed each prophecy at
length, and examined the various circumstances which might indicate that

had conspired together to fulfill a particular prophecy. They made their
estimates conservative enough so that there was finally unanimous

even among the most skeptical students.

However Professor Stoner then took their estimates, and made them even

conservative. He also encouraged other skeptics or scientists to make

own estimates to see if his conclusions were more than fair. Finally, he
submitted his figures for review to a committee of the American Scientific
Affiliation. Upon examination, they verified that his calculations were
dependable and accurate in regard to the scientific material presented
(Peter Stoner, Science Speaks, Chicago: Moody Press, 1969, 4).

For example, concerning Micah 5:2, where it states the Messiah would be

in Bethlehem Ephrathah, Stoner and his students determined the average
population of BETHLEHEM from the time of Micah to the present; then they
divided it by the average population of the earth during the same period.

They concluded that the chance of one man being born in Bethlehem was one

300,000, (or one in 2.8 x 10^5 - rounded),

After examining only eight different prophecies (Idem, 106), they
conservatively estimated that the chance of one man fulfilling all eight
prophecies was one in 10^17.

From these figures, Professor Stoner, concludes the fulfillment of these
eight prophecies alone proves that God inspired the writing of the
prophecies (Idem, 107) - the likelihood of mere chance is only one in

Another way of saying this is that any person who minimizes or ignores the
significance of the biblical identifying signs concerning the Messiah

be foolish.

But, of course, there are many more than eight prophecies. In another
calculation, Stoner used 48 prophecies (Idem, 109) (even though he could
have used Edersheim's 456), and arrived at the extremely conservative
estimate that the probability of 48 prophecies being fulfilled in one

is the incredible number 10^157. In fact, if anybody can find someone,
living or dead, other than Jesus, who can fulfill only half of the
predictions concerning the Messiah given in the book "Messiah in Both
Testaments" by Fred J. Meldau, the Christian Victory Publishing Company is
ready to give a ONE thousand dollar reward! As apologist Josh McDowell

"There are a lot of men in the universities that could use some extra

(Josh McDowell, Evidence that Demands a Verdict, California: Campus

for Christ, 175).

This is the result from considering a mere 48 prophecies. Obviously, the
probability that 456 prophecies would be fulfilled in one man by chance is
vastly smaller. According to Emile Borel, once one goes past one chance in
10^50, the probabilities are so small that it is impossible to think that
they will ever occur (Ankerberg et. al., op. cit., 21).

As Stoner concludes, 'Any man who rejects Christ as the Son of God is
rejecting a fact, proved perhaps more absolutely than any other fact in

world (Stoner, op. cit., 112).'

God so thoroughly vindicated Jesus Christ that even mathematicians and
statisticians, who were without faith, had to acknowledge that it is
scientifically impossible to deny that Jesus is the Christ. our thanks to
David Williams, a mathematician who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Yes, sir, God so thoroughly vindicated Jesus Christ the unbeliever will be
speechless at the judgment. But Jesus Christ was sent to Israel at the end
of their dispensation, when their denominations were apostate. And God is

respecter of persons. He promised to reveal and vindicate Jesus Christ to

Gentiles at the end of our dispensation, when our denominations are
apostate.

Excerpts from http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/radio034.htm

... Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, ...he had 456 identifying
characteristics well in advance, and fulfilled them all! In fact, what

the science of probability make of this?

The science of probability attempts to determine the chance that a given
event will occur. The value and accuracy of the science of probability has
been well established beyond doubt - for example, insurance rates are

according to statistical probabilities.

Professor Emeritus of Science at Westmont College, Peter Stoner, has
calculated the probability of one man fulfilling the major prophecies made
concerning the Messiah. The estimates were worked out by twelve different
classes representing some 600 university students.

The students carefully weighed all the factors, discussed each prophecy at
length, and examined the various circumstances which might indicate that

had conspired together to fulfill a particular prophecy. They made their
estimates conservative enough so that there was finally unanimous

even among the most skeptical students.

However Professor Stoner then took their estimates, and made them even

conservative. He also encouraged other skeptics or scientists to make

own estimates to see if his conclusions were more than fair. Finally, he
submitted his figures for review to a committee of the American Scientific
Affiliation. Upon examination, they verified that his calculations were
dependable and accurate in regard to the scientific material presented
(Peter Stoner, Science Speaks, Chicago: Moody Press, 1969, 4).

For example, concerning Micah 5:2, where it states the Messiah would be

in Bethlehem Ephrathah, Stoner and his students determined the average
population of BETHLEHEM from the time of Micah to the present; then they
divided it by the average population of the earth during the same period.

They concluded that the chance of one man being born in Bethlehem was one

300,000, (or one in 2.8 x 10^5 - rounded),

After examining only eight different prophecies (Idem, 106), they
conservatively estimated that the chance of one man fulfilling all eight
prophecies was one in 10^17.

From these figures, Professor Stoner, concludes the fulfillment of these
eight prophecies alone proves that God inspired the writing of the
prophecies (Idem, 107) - the likelihood of mere chance is only one in

Another way of saying this is that any person who minimizes or ignores the
significance of the biblical identifying signs concerning the Messiah

be foolish.

But, of course, there are many more than eight prophecies. In another
calculation, Stoner used 48 prophecies (Idem, 109) (even though he could
have used Edersheim's 456), and arrived at the extremely conservative
estimate that the probability of 48 prophecies being fulfilled in one

is the incredible number 10^157. In fact, if anybody can find someone,
living or dead, other than Jesus, who can fulfill only half of the
predictions concerning the Messiah given in the book "Messiah in Both
Testaments" by Fred J. Meldau, the Christian Victory Publishing Company is
ready to give a ONE thousand dollar reward! As apologist Josh McDowell

"There are a lot of men in the universities that could use some extra

(Josh McDowell, Evidence that Demands a Verdict, California: Campus

for Christ, 175).

This is the result from considering a mere 48 prophecies. Obviously, the
probability that 456 prophecies would be fulfilled in one man by chance is
vastly smaller. According to Emile Borel, once one goes past one chance in
10^50, the probabilities are so small that it is impossible to think that
they will ever occur (Ankerberg et. al., op. cit., 21).

As Stoner concludes, 'Any man who rejects Christ as the Son of God is
rejecting a fact, proved perhaps more absolutely than any other fact in

world (Stoner, op. cit., 112).'

God so thoroughly vindicated Jesus Christ that even mathematicians and
statisticians, who were without faith, had to acknowledge that it is
scientifically impossible to deny that Jesus is the Christ. our thanks to
David Williams, a mathematician who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Yes, sir, God so thoroughly vindicated Jesus Christ the unbeliever will be
speechless at the judgment. But Jesus Christ was sent to Israel at the end
of their dispensation, when their denominations were apostate. And God is

respecter of persons. He promised to reveal and vindicate Jesus Christ to

Gentiles at the end of our dispensation, when our denominations are
apostate.