William D. Mounce - Why I Trust the Bible: Answers to Real Questions and Doubts People Have about the Bible

Bill Mounce tackles a wide range of some of the most challenging questions about the origins and reliability of the Bible and boils them down to digestible size. Fully abreast of recent research, Mounce wears it lightly, even while giving important and practical answers to many thorny questions.

Craig L. Blomberg, distinguished professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary

There remains much confusion about how the early church received the Bible, how manuscripts are utilized, and which translations are reliable. Assumptions need to be challenged to help people wade through false agendas and common misunderstandings. Dr. Mounce makes the confusing clear and brings understanding to both pastor and layperson alike. This book is a fascinating read that masterfully answers critical questions clearly and concisely. It is a must-read for every faithful follower of Jesus to understand why they can trust the Bible.

Rich Blum, Bethel Community Church

Why I Trust the Bible is a one-stop guide that is accessible and trustworthy for someone who has questions about the Bible or interacts with people who do. Its a most useful resource.

Darrell L. Bock, senior research professor of New Testament studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

Bill Mounce has produced a remarkably clear, comprehensive, and levelheaded resource that carefully and graciously explains each type of objection that has been lodged against the Bible, and then he answers each objection with convincing facts and arguments. I expect that all who read it will gain a deeper confidence in the trustworthiness of the Bible.

Wayne Grudem, distinguished research professor of theology and biblical studies, Phoenix Seminary

Bill Mounces book addresses many of the objections people raise against the Bible, answering them graciously. Its readable for a layperson, yet with insights even scholars may find helpful in their thinking and articulation.

Dr. Craig Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson professor of biblical studies, Asbury Theological Seminary

Christianity is under close scrutiny todayfrom the academy to the alley. Gen Z and millennials get their information from memes and YouTube videos that feed uninformed superstitions about the faith. As a pastor, Im bombarded with questions about the Bible and the personhood and historicity of Jesus Christ on a regular basis. We now live in a time when truth is subject to a persons preferences, and what is called truth is really just a formulated montage of misinformation. We need accessible and accurate information for people in all walks of life. In Why I Trust the Bible, Bill Mounce invites Christ followers and doubters to consider the reasonable and sound answers he provides to todays tough questions.

Eric Mason, Epiphany Fellowship Church

Many wonder whether the Bible is true, whether we can truly trust the Scriptures. Why I Trust the Bible is a learned and accessible response to these questions. Bill Mounce examines the credibility of gospel accounts, so-called contradictions, the accuracy of narratives and speeches in the New Testament, apparent problems with the Old Testament, and more!

Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison professor of New Testament interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

This excellent volume is a treasure trove of explanations of difficult texts and answers to skeptics questions about the Bible. With each chapter I found my confidence in the integrity of the biblical text reaffirmed and strengthened. Bill Mounce is uniquely qualified to respond to the many arguments against the authority and trustworthiness of the Bible, and I highly commend this book to anyone who is struggling to believe that Scripture is genuinely God-breathed and inerrant. His response to Bart Ehrman is alone worth the price of the book, and although Mounce is primarily a New Testament scholar, his chapters on the Old Testament are superb.

Sam Storms, Bridgeway Church

In this practical volume, Dr. Bill Mounce responds to some of the toughest challenges commonly leveled against the Bible: Is the Christ of faith the real Jesus or a legend created by the early church? Are there contradictions in the Gospels? Was the biblical text hopelessly corrupted as it was hand-copied down through the ages? Mounce writes in an accurate yet accessible style that will strengthen believers and challenge skeptics.

Mark L. Strauss, university professor of New Testament, Bethel Seminary

Anyone who reads the Bible will have honest questions about what they encounter in it. Why I Trust the Bible is accessible, up-to-date, and sympathetic to readers questions. With Mounces help, we are better prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have (1 Peter 3:15).

Miles Van Pelt, academic dean and professor of Old Testament and biblical languages, Reformed Theological Seminary

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Why I Trust the Bible

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