7 Reasons Why You Can Trust the Bible

by Erwin W. Lutzer

Overview

Can you trust the Bible?

Many answer this question with a staunch No! Critics increasingly attempt to poke holes in the authority of Scripture and deflate faith among believers. But ask Dr. Erwin Lutzer if you can trust the Bible, and he’ll give a resounding Yes!

In this revised and expanded edition of the popular book 7 Reasons Why You Can Trust the Bible, Dr. Lutzer offers seven foundational arguments for the reliability of Scripture. In clear, easy-to-follow language, he explores:

1. The Bible’s claims about itself
2. The historical reliability of the Bible
3. The prophetic predictions of the Bible
4. The claims of Christ concerning Scripture
5. The harmony between science and the Bible
6. The providence of God in preserving Scripture
7. The power of the Bible to change lives

In the court of truth, the Holy Spirit testifies to the authority of Scripture, and all the evidence lines up. Read 7 Reasons and let your confidence in God’s Word increase.

Dig deeper with the 7 Reasons Why You Can Trust the Bible DVD and Study Guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802493279
Publisher:	Moody Publishers
Publication date:	07/24/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	248
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

DR. ERWIN W. LUTZER is pastor emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years. A respected theologian, Dr. Lutzer earned his BTh from Winnipeg Bible College, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, a MA in philosophy from Loyola University, and an honorary LLD from the Simon Greenleaf School of Law. He is an award-winning author and the featured speaker on three radio programs that can be heard on more than one thousand outlets around the world. Dr. Lutzer and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area and have three grown children and eight grandchildren.

Table of Contents

Preface 9 Introduction: Waiting to Hear God Speak 15 The Purpose of This Book Understanding Dual Authorship The Challenge of Definition A Promise for You
1 A Logical Reason-The Bible Claims to Be God's Word 33 In the Bible's Own Words The Claims of the Old Testament The Claims of the New Testament The Unity of the Bible The Decision You Cannot Avoid For Further Consideration: How Much Evidence Is Proof?
2 A Historical Reason-History Confirms the Bible's Reliability 55 The Contribution of Archaeology An Evaluation of New Testament Documents For Further Consideration: The Dead Sea Scrolls
3 A Prophetic Reason-Bible Prophecies Prove Its Truthfulness 75 The Prophecies of Nostradamus Biblical Prophecy You Decide For Further Consideration: Bible Codes
4 A Christological Reason-Christ Affirmed the Bible's Authority and Truth 97 The Jesus Seminar Believing What Jesus Believed Life-Transforming Applications For Further Consideration: Could the Disciples Have Invented the Stories About Jesus?
5 A Scientific Reason-Science Supports Biblical Creation 115 How God Prepared the Earth for Man Identifying the Creator The Confessions of Scientists God at His Best For Further Consideration: The Demise of Evolution
6 A Providential Reason-God's People, by His Providence, Recognized the Canon 141 How the Bible Came to Be Protestant or Catholic?
The Bible Alone For Further Consideration: Noncanonical Books
7 A Personal Reason-The Bible Has Power to Change Lives 163 The Bible: A Sword with Two Edges Similarities between the Bible and God Is Christianity Evil and Atheism Moral?
For Further Consideration: The Path to Personal Transformation ForDoubters Only 183 Notes 187