Why Should I Trust the Bible?

Strengthen your confidence in God's Word—and help others do the same.

Questions about the Bible's reliability are nothing new. Skeptics have long challenged Scripture's history, its transmission through the centuries, its difficult passages, and its relevance for modern life. Today those questions continue to surface—in classrooms, online discussions, and everyday conversations.

In Why Should I Trust the Bible?, pastor and author A. Trevor Sutton equips Christians to engage those challenges with both confidence and humility. Drawing on history, archaeology, manuscript evidence, and the testimony of the Gospels, he shows that the strongest case for trusting Scripture rests on the historical reality of Jesus Christ. Because Jesus lived, died, and rose again, His view of God's Word matters.

With a pastoral, accessible approach, Sutton addresses common objections to biblical trustworthiness while helping readers think carefully about the evidence behind their faith.

Inside, you'll discover:

• Why manuscript variations do not undermine confidence in Scripture
• How the Dead Sea Scrolls, archaeology, and other historical evidence support the Bible's reliability
• What to make of apparent contradictions in the Gospels
• How to distinguish between what the Bible describes and what it prescribes when addressing difficult topics
• Why the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus remain the foundation for trusting God's Word

Each chapter tackles a specific challenge—from myths, contradictions, and questions about the biblical canon to concerns about translation and contemporary relevance. Helpful excursus sections compare the Bible with other historical and religious writings, demonstrating how the evidence for Scripture stands up to careful scrutiny.

Whether you're strengthening your own understanding, leading a Bible study, answering questions from family and friends, or helping someone wrestling with doubt, Why Should I Trust the Bible? offers a clear, Christ-centered defense of Scripture and an approachable guide to the evidence that supports the Christian faith.