Why Can We Trust the Bible?
Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk with Vanessa Hawkins about the many reasons believers have to put their confidence in the Bible.
The Deep Dish · Vanessa Hawkins, Melissa Kruger, Courtney Doctor
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Show Notes
Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk with Vanessa Hawkins about the Bible’s trustworthiness. They discuss why things like apparent inconsistencies and many different authors can actually point to the truth of the Christian Scriptures.They recommend resources to help listeners become familiar with biblical genre and the overarching narrative of the Bible to better understand how Scripture fits together.
Recommended Resources:
- How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart
- Surviving Religion 101 by Michael Kruger
- Canon Fodder
- The Whole Story of the Bible in 16 Verses by Chris Bruno
- From Garden to Glory by Courtney Doctor
- From Beginning to Forever by Elizabeth Woodson
- Nancy Guthrie
Related Content:
- The Biblical Canon
- Why You Can Trust Your Bible
- How to Face Apparent Contradictions in the Bible
- Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity: The Bible’s Authority
Discussion Questions:
- What questions or doubts about the Bible’s reliability have you encountered from others or wrestled with yourself?
- What has been challenging about addressing those questions or concerns?
- How is the nature of eyewitness testimony helpful in increasing our confidence in the Bible’s accuracy?
- What consistencies within the Bible amaze you and grow your trust in God and his Word? Where do you see the beauty, harmony, and power of his Word displayed?
- How does being familiar with the Bible’s overarching narrative help us read and understand it better? What steps can you take to increase your understanding of this narrative or to help others become more familiar with it?
- What other details in this episode were surprising or served as helpful reminders of why we can trust God’s Word?
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