The Trustworthiness of God’s Words: Why the Reliability of Every Word from God Matters

by Layton Talbert

This is a book about God’s jealousy for his integrity, his passion to be believed, on the basis of his words alone. Throughout Scripture God expresses his determination to be known as the God who keeps his words. He has resolved that every person and nation will see and confess that all his words are reliable down to every last syllable, jot, and tittle. Learning to trust a God who is sovereign and in control, especially in the ache and throb of life, means hanging on to the conviction that everything he says is utterly dependable.



Knowing that God’s words are trustworthy and living it out can be two different things though, so as well as laying out the theological foundations, Layton MacDonald Talbert explores the practical applications. What does trusting God’s words look like in real life and how has it played out in the experience of God’s people? Let Talbert show you how in tracing the reliability of God through history we can learn to trust in with the future.

280 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2022

Reviews

[Nate Mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

This really is a great book on a topic I haven’t seen addressed in the area of bibliology. God’s concern for the trustworthiness of His words is a worthy subject for a book and Talbert does a fantastic job!

[Donald Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book so much I am teaching it to our church during our Adult Bible Study session. In a world of doubt, the trustworthiness of God's word is critical. Layton Talbert shows how God's word is trustworthy and how it has shown itself so time and again.

I will note, however, that I didn't understand the inclusion of a lengthy discussion of the Kingdom theme in chapters 13 and 14. That is, everything contained in these chapters is correct, in my view, but I don't see how this discussion adds to the theme of the book. I would have preferred to simply move from chapter 12 (worldviews) to chapter 15, Amen! (Amen is the theme of the chapter).

Despite this, I heartily recommend the book.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

This new book by Layton Talbert is on a par with his other books, that is, they are all excellent and well worth my time reading them.

After an introductory chapter on What This Book is (and Isn't) About, Talbert divides the book into 3 sections: Part One: Theological Foundations; Part Two: Practical Applications; and Part Three: Worldview Implications, for a total of 15 chapters

This book would be excellent for use in a men's/women's/couples Bible study class. Most chapters have a few Review and Reflect questions at the end.

I highly recommend this book.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book by a wise and learned author! It is at times a bit academic (he is a seminary professor) yet very accessible and practical, about such an important truth for us in our day! It helped and encouraged me greatly!