The preservation of the Bible is closely tied to the nature of God Himself. Christians believe that God is perfect and if so, the Bible should also be without any imperfection. The question then arises: Would a perfect God who inspired a perfect word,  let it deteriorate over time?

The Bible, as God’s revealed word, is a perfect expression of His mind and will.  It is consistent with God’s nature and power that He would also preserve this revelation for future generations. The idea that God would allow His crucial revelation, especially one so integral to human salvation, to become corrupted over time, is absurd to even think of.

Despite the challenges of textual transmission over centuries, especially before the invention of the printing press, the core message and essential doctrines of the Bible have remained intact. Modern textual criticism has shown that while there are minor variations in the manuscripts, however these do not affect the Bible’s fundamental teachings. The substantial number and quality of New and Old Testament manuscripts available reinforce the confidence that the message we have is the one as revealed to the writers.

In conclusion, considering God’s character and the historical process of textual preservation, there is strong theological and empirical evidence to believe that God has indeed preserved the Bible effectively. This preservation ensures that the Scriptures remains reliable , reflecting God’s unchanging truth.