CONTENTS

Preface to the 2015 Edition -- pg. 9

PART I: CAN WE REALLY BELIEVE THE BIBLE?

Chapter 1 -- pg. 17
What Does God’s Word Mean to Us?

Chapter 2 -- pg. 31
Who Can Prove God’s Word Is True?

Chapter 3 -- pg. 45
How Did God Inspire His Word?

Chapter 4 -- pg. 58
What Did Jesus Think of God’s Word?

Chapter 5 -- pg. 69
Can We Add to God’s Word?

PART II: WHAT DOES GOD'S WORD DO FOR US?

Chapter 6 -- pg. 87
God’s Word: Source of Truth and Freedom

Chapter 7 -- pg. 99
God’s Word: Guide to His Will

Chapter 8 -- pg. 114
God’s Word: The Way to Grow

Chapter 9 -- pg. 128
God’s Word: The Perfect Pruning Knife

Chapter 10 -- pg. 143
God’s Word: The Ultimate Weapon

PART III: How to Get the Most from God's Word

Chapter 11 -- pg. 159
What Does God’s Word Say?

Chapter 12 -- pg. 170
What Does God’s Word Mean (and What Do I Do About It) ?

Appendix A -- pg. 181
Bible Reading and Study Plans

Appendix B -- pg. 185
The Chicago Statement on Bibilcal Inerrancy

Endnotes -- pg. 201

In a culture in which all truth is relative and there are no absolutes, what does it mean to trust in God’s Word? Do we really believe that such ancient texts have meaning for us today? How can we get the most from God’s Word?
In Why Believe the Bible? esteemed Bible teacher John MacArthur examines these and other questions regarding the authority, infallibility, and trustworthiness of the Word of God. Whether you are a new Christian or just want to brush up on some of the basic truths of Scripture, this book will give you confidence in the power of God’s Word to transform your life ... and show you that the Bible does make a difference!
This book includes a Bible reading plan, a new preface, and helpful tools and resources for studying the Bible.