Can We Really Trust the Bible?

Has the Bible been changed? Can we trust what it says? And how do we explain its use to justify slavery?

These are some of the difficult questions the next generation is asking about Scripture. Whether they encounter claims on social media, in classrooms, or through conversations with friends, young people need more than reassurance that the Bible is true. They need credible answers, historical context, and adults willing to take their questions seriously.

Can We Really Trust the Bible? equips parents, pastors, youth leaders, and mentors to explore the evidence for Scripture's reliability and help young people think critically about what they believe.

Through six carefully developed movements, this digital guide examines:

1. The questions behind biblical skepticism: Recognize whether a young person's concerns involve the Bible's history, its teachings, or the people who have represented it.
2. Our own experiences with Scripture: Understand how personal experiences and church hurt can shape whether someone trusts the Bible.
3. The Bible and slavery: Confront the historical misuse of Scripture to justify enslavement and examine what the biblical text actually teaches.
4. Manuscripts, translations, and the biblical canon: Investigate whether the Bible has been changed, how scholars study ancient manuscripts, and how its books were recognized.
5. Historical reliability: Explore Gospel accounts, ancient historical evidence, archaeology, and the relationship between biblical history and faith.
6. Keeping the conversation going: Learn how to respond to objections, ask thoughtful questions, and encourage honest exploration without shutting down discussion.

Featuring biblical scholarship, historical investigation, reflection exercises, conversation starters, and practical answers to common objections, this guide gives adults a framework for helping the next generation investigate the trustworthiness of Scripture.

Don't ask the next generation to ignore their questions about the Bible. Help them discover why Scripture is worthy of serious examination and trust.