Can I Trust the Bible?

Can I Trust the Bible? offers a concise introduction to the nature, authority, and trustworthiness of Scripture, addressing why Christians can have confidence in the Bible as the Word of God.

Dr. R.C. Sproul examines the doctrine of Scripture across five chapters, moving from the nature of divine revelation to the inspiration and authority of the Bible, the meaning of infallibility and inerrancy, the formation of the biblical canon, and principles for faithful interpretation. The book distinguishes between general and special revelation, explaining how God has disclosed His plan of redemption through prophets, Apostles, and ultimately through His Son.

Sproul traces the historic Protestant affirmation of biblical inerrancy, including the significance of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, and addresses challenges posed by modern and neoorthodox theology. He explains how the early church recognized—rather than conferred—the authority of the canonical books, and he outlines the role of grammatical-historical exegesis in responsible interpretation. Throughout, the book equips readers to understand not only what the Bible claims about itself but why those claims warrant trust.

Part of the Crucial Questions series published by Ligonier Ministries, this booklet is designed for personal study, small groups, and conversations with inquirers seeking clarity on the reliability of Scripture.

Key Themes

• The distinction between general and special revelation and its significance for Christian knowledge
• The inspiration, infallibility, and inerrancy of Scripture as affirmed by the historic church
• The formation of the biblical canon and the criteria by which books were recognized
• The subordination of all ecclesiastical authority to the authority of Scripture
• Principles of biblical interpretation that guard against distortion

Featured Quotes

“Christianity at its heart is a revealed religion, and there is a content to that revelation.”

“Any authority held by the church is subordinate to the authority of Scripture.”