This was a wonderfully written book. I found myself struggling to put it down. Steve Ham really hit the nail on the head when it comes to Biblical authority and what that needs to look like for every believer. He backs up what he says with the Word of God and where he places his opinion he makes it clear its just that his opinion. He is real about the struggles we face and he is clear about how following God plan placed out for us in His Word can help us to live a God honoring life even in the midst of those struggles. I wish all believers would read this book and really chew over what Steve has to say. Its convicting and encouraging

Mr. Steve Ham (brother of creation apologist Ken Ham) powerfully demonstrates the need for a return to the authority of Scripture - Gods Word - in every area of life. Every person stands on someones authority, the question is merely whose: mans word or Gods Word? This quote summarized it well, There is no such thing as neutrality. There is only the worshiping of ourselves over our Creator and putting our authority above His.

While it is true that some come to belief in Christ and salvation without a thorough understanding of Scripture and the authority of Gods Word, we need to tighten what Steve Ham calls our loose hinges so we can stand firmly on the Truth of Scripture. Salvation experiences may result in peace and contentment, but that is not what makes the gospel true. It is true because God is God. He is the Creator and the ultimate authority, and His Word is the special revelation of this truth.

After exploring the authority in the Godhead of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Mr. Ham looks at the practical application of this authority in Christian living, worship, family life, church life, and evangelism. I was personally very encouraged by the reminders that the family is a representation of submission within the Godhead and in the church. No individual is more important, but each one has a specific role to fill in Gods design, and blessings follow when these roles are fulfilled and embraced with joy in obedience to Gods authority - in turn blessing the local church, the community, and the world. In contrast, statistics are shared that show the practical reality of failure to submit to biblical authority in the family, and the erosion that creates in society. I was also convicted that we are commanded under the authority of Christ Jesus Himself to GO and evangelize - spread the gospel knowing that He is with us always and He WILL return! May we eagerly anticipate that day with expectation and joy knowing that His Word is sure!

A great majority of believers in the church today cant offer a defense of their faith because they either have not been taught how to defend biblical authority or have compromised with secular views.

We must be equipped to answer the worlds questions, and as Christians, we must be ready to stand on the authority of Scripture and look through the biblical lens of this world to provide real and relevant answers that are authentic and authoritative.

This book shows you why biblical authority matters for every believer.

Steve Ham confirms that in three sections of this book.

Section One The Lack of Authority, The Need of Authority, False Authority, Real Authority, and the Basis or Authority

Section Two The Authority of God the Father, God the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Section Three Authority in Christian Living, Authority in the Christian Family, Authority in the Church, and The Authority Mission of the Gospel

I highly recommend this book to every Christian. We need to be equipped to defend our faith.

This book is one I highly recommend it was very well written and easy to understand yet so thought provoking it took me a bit to really digest all that this gem contained. In God we trust is certainly something we see all over our nation and something we hear others say but do we really base everything we say and do on that premise. This book examines why we MUST as christians walk the walk giving all authority to Him and His word. No compromise and no cherry picking verses. We have been given everything we need in the Bible book and we should be using it as so. It is the ultimate authority on everything and we should be using it and leaning upon it discerning all things and being able to defend against humanistic theories that come our way.

I certainly am putting this back on my reading list to read alongside my daughter when she takes her apologetics HS course. This will be a great book to discuss together and go over specifics to strengthen her faith and talk about worldly arguments, pseudo christians and what it really means to trust in HIM. Get this one for your shelf!

We live in a time when people are asking difficult questions. Questions about faith, belief, spiritual practice, the relevancy of the church in culture; and the validity of the Bible in an era when very few professing Christians actually know what the scripture has to say beyond what they hear on Sunday morning being taught from the pulpit.A time when the very authority of God is questioned.In God We Trust: Why Biblical Authority Matters for Every Believer by Steve Ham (Senior Director of Outreach for Answers in Genesis) seeks to provide an answer to some of those questions and point Christians to the foundation of their faith.I really appreciate Steve Ham's dedication to equipping Christians with the truth and this book is an excellent resource. In God We Trust is thorough and in a easy to understand manner lays out for the Christian believer the reasons why we can trust the Bible as the authoritative and infallible word of Godand why it's necessary to understand that truth.In the book, Ham contrasts the difference between a secular and biblical view, and how we are influenced by the way we see the world. He examines the genuine authority of God through an in-depth look at the Trinity and how we can be undermined in faith and witness as Christians by counterfeit authorities. Ham also points to how biblical authority informs our lives through how we worship, relate to world and the church, defines the structure and function of the family, etc.This book is an important one and should be on every sincere Christian's reading list. Understanding the importance of the Bible in the life of the believer is key to standing firm in our faith. If you've ever had a question about the authenticity or authority of the Bible, In God We Trust by Steve Ham is a "must-read". If you give this book a thoughtful and thorough examination I'm sure you'll agree and recommend it to every Christian you know.