On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re discussing the authority, reliability, and development of the Bible with Dr. Michael Kruger. If you’ve ever had questions about the reliability of the scriptures, how they came to be, or whether or not they stand up to scrutiny, this episode is for you. Dr. Kruger is one of the leading scholars in the study of the origins of the New Testament, particularly the development of the New Testament canon and the transmission of the New Testament text. Dr. Kruger serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary, in Charlotte, NC.   He is the author of numerous books, most recently Christianity at the Crossroads:  How the Second Century Shaped the Future of the Church (SPCK, 2017; IVP Academic, 2018). Other publications include The Gospel of the Savior (Brill, 2005), The Heresy of Orthodoxy (Crossway, 2010, with Andreas Köstenberger), Canon Revisited (Crossway, 2012), and The Question of Canon (IVP, 2013). He is also the editor of and contributor to A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament (Crossway, 2016) and co-editor of The Early Text of the New Testament (Oxford, 2012) and Gospel Fragments (Oxford, 2009). In addition, Dr. Kruger served as president of the Evangelical Theological Society (2019), and is on the editorial board of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society and The Bulletin for Biblical Research.   FULL SHOW NOTES   RESOURCES Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College by Dr. Michael Kruger (forthcoming 2021) Dr. Kruger’s website    SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Matthew 5:17-18  John 5:39   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does understanding the authority and reliability of the Bible change how you will read and study it? How does it change how you view God? How can you encourage someone in your life in their belief of the authority and reliability of Scripture? What are the implications of trusting that the Bible really is true and reliable? How will this change your life? What practical steps can you take to grow your understanding of the authority and reliability of the Bible?  What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?   SPONSORS Dwell is an audio Bible app recommended by tons of Bible teachers and you all know that here at Journeywomen we love studying the Word of God! Visit dwellapp.io/journeywomen to get a 20% discount and start using your ears to renew your mind.   Hope Planner is an all-in-one planner for Christian women that combines a daily planner and prayer journal in-one. Shop online at hopefuel.co and use code 'HUNTER15' for 15% off and follow @hopefuel.co on Instagram.  Kaleidoscope kids' Bibles are reimagining bibles for kids of all ages. Preorder Better than Gold: The Wisdom of Proverbs and Empty or Full: Psalms 1-50 now at readkaleidoscope.com and take 10% off with the code JOURNEYWOMEN.   FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!