Can We Still Believe the Bible?

Craig Blomberg's systematic defense of biblical reliability emerges from decades of scholarly engagement with contemporary challenges to Scripture's trustworthiness. Writing as a New Testament scholar at Denver Seminary, Blomberg addresses the proliferation of popular-level attacks on biblical authority that have gained cultural traction through bestselling books, documentary films, and internet discussions. His work responds directly to claims that manuscript variations, translation difficulties, canonization processes, and archaeological findings have undermined traditional confidence in the Bible's accuracy and divine inspiration.

Blomberg constructs his case by examining six major areas of contemporary biblical criticism: the reliability of biblical manuscripts, the accuracy of translations, the formation of the canon, the relationship between archaeology and biblical narratives, the presence of supposed contradictions, and questions about divine inspiration and inerrancy. Rather than dismissing critical scholarship, he engages seriously with textual criticism, archaeological data, and historical methodology while demonstrating how evangelical convictions about Scripture remain intellectually defensible. His approach combines technical scholarly knowledge with accessible explanations, showing how apparent problems often dissolve under careful examination and how genuine difficulties need not undermine overall biblical trustworthiness. Throughout, he maintains that faith and rigorous scholarship complement rather than compete with each other.

The book has served as a bridge between academic biblical studies and popular evangelical apologetics, providing pastors, teachers, and educated laypeople with tools to address contemporary skepticism about Scripture. Blomberg's reputation as a mainstream evangelical scholar lends credibility to his responses, while his familiarity with critical scholarship prevents his work from appearing defensive or uninformed. Who should read this: Christians seeking intellectually robust responses to modern challenges to biblical authority, particularly those in teaching or pastoral roles who encounter skeptical questions about Scripture's reliability. This work is less suitable for readers seeking devotional material or those already well-versed in technical biblical scholarship.